The Apple Watch Series 7 Might Be Delayed

Until at this time, it was broadly anticipated that the Apple Watch Series 7 would make its debut concurrently the iPhone 13 lineup. Now, as Apple’s long-rumored September occasion approaches, it seems that the Series 7 is likely to be delayed as a consequence of manufacturing points.

According to Nikkei Asia, the basis of the issue is the Series 7’s “complicated designs.” Supposedly, small-scale manufacturing started final week however the outcomes have been unsatisfactory as a result of the design is “significantly different” from earlier variations and there have been points assembling digital modules, parts, and shows. The delay was additionally corroborated by a Bloomberg report, which cited an nameless supply near the matter.

Rumors concerning the Series 7 have been skinny in comparison with earlier years, however one factor that’s been constant is that the Apple Watch is getting a redesign. So far, we’ve seen some renders of a flat-edged watch that appears like a mini iPhone. Another current rumor is that the dimensions of screens are rising, from 40mm and 44mm to 41mm and 45mm.

But Nikkei claims it’s not essentially the outside design inflicting points—although the larger screens finally do play a component. The report additionally says that new options, resembling blood strain monitoring, have required Apple to reconfigure the watch’s inside design. (Blood strain monitoring can be a reasonably new rumor, because it had lengthy been speculated Apple was engaged on blood glucose monitoring as a substitute.) Or put merely, it must cram extra parts right into a watch that’s not that a lot larger than its predecessor. This is what’s reportedly inflicting manufacturing points, an issue that’s solely been exacerbated by the pandemic. Specifically, Nikkei says the shortcoming for Apple to work with its suppliers in particular person to confirm specs means the corporate is solely coming throughout design challenges as soon as take a look at manufacturing begins.

It’s nearly sure that we’ll have a number of Apple occasions once more this fall. But up till now, it was thought there may solely be two occasions. While the iPad Mini, Apple Watch Series 7, and AirPods 3 have been thought to launch alongside the iPhone 13 lineup in September, the brand new M1X MacBooks and Mac Mini are anticipated to debut later in November. But now it appears to be like just like the Apple Watch may doubtlessly launch at a separate occasion, very like it did for the Series 6 and Apple Watch SE final yr. It’s additionally attainable that Apple may announce the Series 7 in September, however gained’t ship till a lot later.

Honestly, that is practically unattainable to foretell as a result of that’ll rely upon when the Series 7 enters mass manufacturing. And we are able to’t know when Series 7 enters mass manufacturing till its take a look at manufacturing outcomes are passable. Basically, all of it boils all the way down to how briskly Apple can repair these manufacturing snags. The remainder of us will simply have to attend till September to see the way it all pans out.