{"id":152224,"date":"2025-03-23T19:27:58","date_gmt":"2025-03-23T19:27:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/apple-2\/apple-facing-challenges-with-rumored-plastic-apple-watch-se-redesign-report-claims\/"},"modified":"2025-03-23T19:27:58","modified_gmt":"2025-03-23T19:27:58","slug":"apple-facing-challenges-with-rumored-plastic-apple-watch-se-redesign-report-claims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=152224","title":{"rendered":"Apple facing challenges with rumored plastic Apple Watch SE redesign, report claims"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\">\n<p>[mc4wp_form id=&#8221;618&#8243;]<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"636\">Apple\u2019s rumored plan to redesign the Apple Watch SE with a plastic casing is reportedly in \u201cjeopardy,\u201d according to Bloomberg\u2019s Mark Gurman. <span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em><a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/newsletters\/2025-03-23\/apple-aapl-explores-turning-watches-into-wearable-ai-devices-with-cameras-m8ll6mvy\">Citing internal sources<\/a><\/em><\/span>, Gurman claims Apple\u2019s design team is dissatisfied with the look of the plastic model, while the operations team is struggling to make the casing meaningfully cheaper than the current aluminum version.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"1021\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em><a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theapplepost.com\/2024\/08\/06\/66954\/next-generation-apple-watch-se-to-feature-plastic-chassis-says-gurman\/\">Gurman first reported on the potential shift to plastic last year<\/a><\/em><\/span>, noting that the change was aimed at reducing production costs and making the device more appealing \u2014 and affordable \u2014 for younger users. A plastic chassis could allow Apple to offer the Watch SE in a range of vibrant colors, reminiscent of the iPhone 5c, which launched in bold hues like blue, pink, green, and yellow.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1276\">However, despite the potential benefits, the redesign now appears unlikely to move forward. Design quality concerns and cost inefficiencies have reportedly stalled the effort, casting doubt on whether a plastic Apple Watch SE will ever reach the market.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_56992\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-56992\" class=\"size-full wp-image-56992\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theapplepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Apple-Watch-Series-SE-Hero-The-Apple-Post.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-56992\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: Apple<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1626\">The current Apple Watch SE, released in 2022, starts at $249 in the U.S. A plastic version was expected to come in at a lower price point, potentially making it a more attractive option for families or first-time smartwatch users. It remains unclear whether Apple will still pursue a kid-focused model in a future iteration.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[mc4wp_form id=&#8221;618&#8243;] Apple\u2019s rumored plan to redesign the Apple Watch SE with a plastic casing is reportedly in \u201cjeopardy,\u201d according to Bloomberg\u2019s Mark Gurman. 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