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I’m out of the loop, are they just changing the way the bands connect so existing ones won’t work?
OP is just speculating. Nothing has been confirmed
Agree!
Real
EU requires watchbands to be USB-Compatible
My condolences m8
Your existing watchbands are good as dead
Thanks. Please help me understand how the watchbands will be affected by USB-C.
Cool pun .. “Loop”!! Just wondering about “coming” rumors that always arrive as soon as latest model of anything drops.
I doubt this is going to happen. Even if it does, I won't care that much.
Thx! We’ll see
I’m open minded if there is a good reason for it but I don’t see how the current design can be substantially improved upon. It’s both very secure and very easy to switch bands.
Thanks! Some say current bands take up space that could be used to slim down and modernize AW appearance.
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I just hope that we alternative watch wearers (who wear it on the underside of our wrist) can opt for a widescreen orientation.
Thanks! Now that would be a great option. Nurse here. Lots of us do that with analog watches.
Yes.
Thx! Kinda, sorta, me too
If anything it’s impressive that they’ve kept the same design this long. Change is inevitable though, and the current connector is pretty bulky relative to the size of the device. If they can reduce that and fit in more tech or more battery instead, that’s definitely preferable!
I’m sure someone will make some sort of conversion kit to figure out backwards compatibility depending on what the changes are.
Personally, I won’t be. My extensive collection consists of 3 bands I purchased on Amazon for $45, total. And I have used them for five years now.
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I won't be upset, but I don't think that will happen. I also don't think there will be an "Apple Watch X" as opposed to an S10 and Ultra 3.
Interesting! So you don’t think they’ll capitalize on “anniversary edition”? Something that makes those before it .. from across a room .. look “vintage”? Like seeing someone w/iP Home Button, Touch Bar Mac or inch wide bezel on iPad? For some, I think The Look outweighs features.
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Even tho I still have about 15 bands I used on my Series watches, I really only use 3 bands for my Ultra and they are all designed for the Ultra.
I’m doubtful they’ll change it is such a way as to require entirely new bands. I’m skeptical of the magnetic attachment rumors. We already have warnings about magnetic bands and the compass. So now they’ll add magnets directly to the watch? Apple patents and explores a lot of ideas that never come to market.
You may be onto something! I got ONE on-screen message right after OS10 update that my watch might not be compatible with my band. I was wearing official, graphite Milanese!
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I have 4 bands. I’ll be fine.
Thx. You’re a lot smarter than some of us!
Yeah this rumor had me not buy one of the ultra bands for 50% off at target. I plan on getting a new watch next year as I have the 5 currently unless it continues to last me through next year
I think you’ll be fine!! 3 years later, my AW6 is still doing great. Aside from the battery drain after OS10. That’s improved now. My adult kid is still wearing her AW3!
Ingot the S8 on launch, so I'll probably wait till XII to buy a new watch.
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I only have 3 different bands, 2 of which came with watches and 1 which was a $30 knockoff. I wouldn’t be too fussed
You’re smarter than I am. But .. I’m almost cured of my obsession!
On the whole I wouldn’t be massively bothered, as it would be an excuse to buy more 😂 I guess I would be pretty annoyed I couldn’t use my £350 metal link bracelet anymore though!
Yes! There’s THAT!! Me too.
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