Apple Plans Plastic Casing Watch SE To Take On Samsung Galaxy Watch FE, Says Expert
Apple Plans Plastic Casing Watch SE To Take On Samsung Galaxy Watch FE, Says Expert
In a move to cut costs, $Apple (AAPL.US)$is said to be developing a new version of its Watch SE, which will feature a plastic casing.
为了削减成本，据说正在开发一款新版本的Watch SE，采用塑料外壳。$苹果 (AAPL.US)$据说正在开发一款新版本的Watch SE，其特点是采用塑料外壳。
What Happened: In his latest weekly "Power On" newsletter, Bloomberg columnist Mark Gurman reported that Cupertino is creating a new Apple Watch SE model incorporating a sturdy plastic casing instead of anodized aluminum.
据彭博专栏作家马克·古曼最新的《Power On》周刊报道，Cupertino正在推出一个新的苹果手表SE型号，该型号将采用坚固的塑料外壳而不是阳极氧化铝。
"Perhaps it's looking to get the cost down to something that could better rival Samsung's cheapest watch" he stated. The existing Apple Watch SE is priced at $249, while the Galaxy Watch FE, the most affordable competitor from Samsung, is available for $199.
他说:"也许它正在考虑将成本降低到与三星最便宜的手表更好地竞争"。现有的苹果手表SE售价为249美元，而三星最便宜的竞争对手Galaxy Watch FE售价为199美元。
This development comes on the heels of rumors about Apple's 10th-anniversary special edition watch, the Apple Watch X or Series 10. Previously, it was reported that the new model would feature the largest display yet on an Apple Watch, with a 2-inch screen.
在此之前，有传言称，苹果公司的十周年特别版手表，即Apple Watch X或Series 10，将拥有迄今为止苹果手表最大的显示屏，即2英寸的屏幕。
The device was said to be larger than the current Series 9 but smaller than the Ultra. Gurman also reiterated this report saying, "The device also will be thinner, though the design itself is unlikely to look much different."
据称，该设备将比当前的Series 9更大，但比Ultra更小。古曼重申了这份报告，并称:"该设备也将更薄，不过设计本身不太可能有太大的变化。"
Moreover, the Series 10 and the new Ultra 3 will feature a new chip, potentially paving the way for future AI enhancements, Gurman noted, adding that there are no plans to extend the full suite of AI features to the Apple Watch for now.
古曼指出，此外，Series 10和新的Ultra 3将配备一个新芯片，可能为未来的人工智能增强铺平道路，但目前没有计划将整套人工智能功能扩展到Apple Watch上。
Why It Matters: Apple has a history of releasing products with plastic casings, such as the iPhone 5C in 2013. This device, which featured a polycarbonate exterior in a range of bright colors, received mixed reviews.
为了削减成本，苹果曾推出过采用塑料外壳的产品，比如2013年推出的iPhone 5C。这款设备采用聚碳酸酯外壳，并有各种鲜艳的颜色可供选择，但受到了褒贬不一的评价。
Critics felt that the plastic casing was a step down from the premium metal finishes of earlier models, and some customers believed the device was overpriced for what they saw as a lesser product, reported MacRumors.
据MacRumors报道，批评者认为，这种塑料外壳是品质较早期型号的高级金属涂层的一个退步，一些顾客认为这款设备价格过高，仅是一个劣质产品。
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