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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.
I think Apple is very keen to ensure that you’re able to tell when someone’s wearing an Apple Watch, and they’re happy with the general silhouette of the watch as a result.
Personally my guess is there will be a redesign of some kind next year, but I think the folks who are holding out for it or excited about it will be disappointed by how Apple Watch-y it remains. Think less iPhone 8->iPhone X, more iPhone 14->iPhone 15. And that will include the Watch remaining square and, subsequently, probably the bands staying cross-compatible(barring some other reason to change the design I’d be unaware of, like saving on internal space or something).
Agreed.
I could see them doing something like squaring up the sides (rather than having the rounded "bulging" out look, a straight edge from screen to back), but too much change also causes issues for watch faces and apps. You certainly won't see them change away from the rectangle shape!