An alleged project to produce a plastic version of the Apple Watch SE, primarily aimed at kids, is now thought to be stalled over design and cost issues.
A plastic version of the Apple Watch SE has been rumored for years.
A new report from Bloomberg backtracks on its own earlier report that Apple was planning on a next-generation Apple Watch SE that would use hard plastic rather than aluminum for the body. This was hoped to allow for a less-expensive version of the wearable to be produced.
The Apple Watch SE currently retails for $249, some $50 higher than Samsung’s similar low-cost smartwatch. The back case of the device was redesigned in 2022, utilizing a color-matching “nylon composite” material.
Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible