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Apple Watch has long been rumored to undergo a significant change in its physical appearance. However, if the latest tidbit pans out, the rumored appearance revamp for the powerful iPhone accessory might not materialize until early 2028.

Instant Digital: "The new [Apple Watch] design may not be announced until the year after the 20th anniversary of the iPhone," or 2028

Bloomberg's legendary Apple-focused tipster, Mark Gurman disclosed back in 2023 that a redesigned Apple Watch, replete with a slimmer casing and magnetic connecting bands was in the works.

More recently, DigiTimes noted that the Apple Watch iteration being prepped for a 2026 release would feature signi

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