The Apple Watch has become one of Apple’s most successful accessories, evolving from a small second display on the wrist to a device focused on sports and health. Despite being considered the best smartwatch on the market, it has always faced criticism for its poor battery life compared to its competitors. However, this may change in September.
According to reports from Korean media The Elec, Apple is set to use a new low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) thin-film transistor (TFT) technology in the next Apple Watch. This new feature would maintain the same display quality as current models while significantly reducing battery consumption.
In most devices, such as an iPhone 15 or an Apple Watch Series 9, the screen is the main component that drains the battery. It is always on and is a major factor limiting the battery life of the product. The Elec also suggests that Apple may implement this technology in other product lines in the future.
If Apple introduces this new technology with the next Apple Watch iteration in September, it could potentially also be used in the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro in 2025. This advancement has the potential to revolutionize battery life in a wide range of products. Although the specific impact is still unknown,
