Apple said to be readying production of the Apple Watch Series 3 for launch in September
According to Chinese-language Economic Daily News (via DigiTimes), Apple is said to be preparing to start production of the Apple Watch Series 3 ahead of a launch likely to coincide with the debut of the iPhone 8 in September.
The report claims that long-time Mac assembly partner, Quanta Computer will likely once again be exclusively given the Apple Watch assembly contract by Apple, with analysts predicting for a ‘strong second-half’.
While very little details have surfaced regarding the functionality of Apple’s upcoming wearable, however it’s believed the Apple Watch Series 3 will feature a new Micro-OLED display technology as well as improved CPU speed, battery life, and upgraded internal components.
Quanta Computer is expected to enjoy a strong second-half 2017 thanks to rising demand for notebooks, growing server sales and the release of the next-generation Apple Watch, according to a Chinese-language Economic Daily News (EDN) report. – Apple is reportedly planning to launch its third-generation Apple Watch in 2017 and the wearable is likely to help Quanta’s Apple Watch product line turn profitable. Although Compal Electronics reportedly has joined the supply chain of the Apple Watch, the market watchers believe Apple is likely to let Compal mainly handle older-generation models, the paper added.