Apple smart watch 2 may have thinner body, bigger battery

Apple’s smartwatch wasn’t a big hit with the masses. Different experts gave different opinions regarding the bulky body, poor battery backup and not so great looks etc etc. However, the second-gen version of the Apple Watch may incorporate a display technology that should help make the device thinner than the original and perhaps free up some internal space for a slightly larger battery, according to reports from Digitimes.

As per Apple display supplier TPK Holdings the company would be transitioning into a one-glass solution as opposed to the traditional glass-on-glass panel for the display. The latter, wherein components are sandwiched between two sheets of glass, is more favored by smartphone manufacturers.

This move should not only offer a little more internal space but would also serve to make the Apple Watch 2 slightly less heavy than the current Apple Watch.

The new watch may retain its current shape while encasing a larger battery to address battery life complaints about the first Apple Watch. Another speculative change that could greatly improve battery life would be switching to an OLED display. This would enable the Apple Watch 2 to display the time without turning off the screen just to save energy.

The Apple Watch 2 is also rumored to include a GPS chip so that runners can track their progress without needing to carry their smartphone with them.