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  • Rumor: Third-gen Apple Watch to arrive in LTE and non-LTE models

    KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has released a new research note and has predicted that the Apple Watch 3 will ship later this year with both LTE and non-LTE models offered. Kuo also expects the next Apple Watch will retain the same general design and not feature an obvious new form factor.

    Kuo added that the Apple Watch will probably continue to ship in 38mm and 42mm size configurations.

    The prediction comes 10 days after Bloomberg’s report that the Apple Watch may feature Intel modems for LTE connectivity.

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  • Rumor: Apple Watch Series 3 could feature new form factor, LTE cellular support

    The rumor mill is currently stating that the Apple Watch Series 3 will have a new form factor.

    Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has stated that Apple is likely to add LTE cellular support to the next-gen wearable and that this feature will be found in “at least some” models:

    Apple Inc. is planning to release a version of its smartwatch later this year that can connect directly to cellular networks, a move designed to reduce the device’s reliance on the iPhone, people familiar with the matter said.