The American Apple Corporation is developing an affordable smart watch for children Watch SE. The gadget will have a plastic case, which will reduce its cost and allow to diversify the color range. This is reported by Bloomberg with reference to sources within the company.
Apple rarely changes the design of the watch, focusing on new functions rather than the appearance of the device. However, now Apple is considering the option of creating brighter and more diverse color solutions that would make the gadget more attractive to young people.
The last time the Apple Watch SE design was updated was in 2022. Then the company changed the design of the back panel, replacing the ceramic with a new composite nylon material. At the beginning of July, it was reported that Apple is now continuing to work on the blood pressure and sleep apnea functions that were planned to be launched this year.
According to The Verge, the plastic case can significantly reduce the functionality of the device . In addition, in 2013, Apple released the iPhone 5C smartphone with a plastic case and was criticized for it – the expensive product was perceived as low-quality.
Now the Watch SE is sold for $249, and the cheapest watch from Samsung Galaxy Watch FE is for $199.