Apple Watch 2 release date, features, apps and specs

Will Apple Watch 2 be a success?

Because of the way Apple reports its quarterly and annual earnings, which don't break Apple Watch out into a separate segment, it's difficult to be certain how successful the original device has been. However, analysts have interpreted what was divulged by the company - including Tim Cook's statement that sales were up against internal forecasts - to mean that it has been a success so far.

The success of the Apple Watch 2 will largely depend on what extra goodies it brings - extra battery life and greater independence from the iPhone will doubtless prove attractive, although these two things could be mutually exclusive. Other suggested features like 3D Touch and a wider spread of prices could also attract customers. Finally there's also the fact that people often want to wait for the second version of a device - when some of the creases have been ironed out - that could also drive up sales.

Ultimately, though, we will have to wait until the Apple Watch 2 is released in September to find out if it has the pull factor Apple and its shareholders will be hoping for.

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