--- title: New Apple Watch Might Be Coming in March description: Apple is reportedly planning to launch a second-generation Apple Watch in March, according to a new report canonical: https://time.com/4140727/new-apple-watch-2-release-rumors/ author: Lisa Eadicicco article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2015-12-08T17:54:54.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-05-11T04:44:16.478Z article:section: Business og:title: A New Apple Watch Might Be Coming in March og:description: The new watch may have more advanced features, like sleep tracking og:url: https://time.com/4140727/new-apple-watch-2-release-rumors/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt379588a1a5b59311/69885d3a428a9ee64fcce6b9/gettyimages-478557876.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 675 og:image:alt: SKOREA-APPLE-SMARTWATCH og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: A New Apple Watch Might Be Coming in March twitter:description: The new watch may have more advanced features, like sleep tracking twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt379588a1a5b59311/69885d3a428a9ee64fcce6b9/gettyimages-478557876.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # A New Apple Watch Might Be Coming in March  by [Lisa Eadicicco](/author/lisa-eadicicco/)  ## Lisa Eadicicco Dec 8, 2015 5:54 PM CUT  A South Korean employee shows the "Apple Watch" at an Apple shop in Seoul on June 26, 2015. A South Korean employee shows the "Apple Watch" at an Apple shop in Seoul on June 26, 2015.Jung Yeon-JE—AFP/Getty Images  by [Lisa Eadicicco](/author/lisa-eadicicco/)  ## Lisa Eadicicco Dec 8, 2015 5:54 PM CUT Apple reportedly plans to hold an event in March to introduce a second-generation Apple Watch, according to [a new report from 9to5Mac’s Mark Gurman](http://9to5mac.com/2015/12/08/apple-watch-2-march-4-inch-iphone-6c/ "undefined"). Apple is said to be considering adding a camera, more advanced health tracking sensors, sleep tracking capabilities, and the ability to connect to the internet when your iPhone isn’t nearby. Some fitness wristbands already offer sleep tracking. There’s no indication as to whether or not battery life will improve with the next-generation watch. If Apple does unveil a new Apple Watch in March, it’s likely to ship in April according to the report. This would mark one year since the current Apple Watch went on sale. Although these features are believed to be in testing, the report says it’s unclear which of these improvements will actually make it to the final product. Apple is also believed to be working on a new 4-inch iPhone, rumored to be called the iPhone 6c, that would be unveiled alongside the new Apple Watch in March. Gurman’s report comes after [analysts have made similar predictions](http://time.com/money/4134753/apple-iphone-cheaper-4-inch/ "undefined") regarding the launch of a smaller iPhone. ### 11 Amazing Features of the Apple Watch  The Apple Watch is the company's' first entirely new product category since the original iPad. It's a huge gamble for Apple and a test of the still-nascent wearable market. Stephen Lam—Reuters/Corbis  The Watch is the most customizable and varied product Apple has likely ever launched. It'll come in three editions made of different metals and be available with multiple snap-in wrist bands. Prices start at $349. Justin Sullivan—Getty Images  The Watch has a touch interface that can sense the difference between a light touch and hard press. But it also has a "digital crown" that allows users to quickly scroll through lists without obscuring the screen. Justin Sullivan—Getty Images  The Watch must be paired with an iPhone for many of its functions. The device piggybacks on the phone's data and GPS connections to pipe in directions or incoming voice calls and text messages, for instance. Stephen Lam—Reuters  The Watch, like Apple's other iDevices, will have various independent apps. Examples include a Tesla app that shows the status of your electric car when it's charging and a Starwood app that lets the Watch act as your room key. Stephen Lam—Reuters  Apple's fitness app, one of the device's main selling points, tracks runs, walks and bike rides. Stephen Lam—Reuters  The Watch also can track your heart rate (while resting, while active) throughout the day thanks to these light sensors on the back. Koichi Mitsui—AFLO/Corbis  It also has Apple Pay, the company's digital payments platform. Swipe the Watch in front of a compatible kiosk and it will make an automatic online payment. Justin Sullivan—Getty Images  CEO Tim Cook has said the Watch will last about a day before it needs to be recharged. So far, battery life has been the biggest downside of most wearables. The Watch recharges through the magnetic system shown here. Justin Sullivan—Getty Images  The Watch will come with many customizable bands that slip on and click in place at the top and bottom of the device's body. Justin Sullivan—Getty Images  It also comes in two sizes, 38mm and 42mm, to fit on different size wrists. Monica Davey—EPA  Higher-end models of the watch could cost several thousands of dollars. Stephen Lam—Reuters  Apple is significantly expanding it's product reach. Justin Sullivan—Getty Images  And there's one more thing... David Paul Morris—Bloomberg/Getty Images  It tells the time. 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