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Apple Watch SE for kids, it's getting clearer

Despite some technical challenges, Apple's next cheap smartwatch - the Apple Watch SE - is expected to adopt a plastic casing to appeal to the very young audience and parents.

Mark Gurman of Bloomberg persists and reports that Apple would continue the development of the third version of the Apple Watch SE, which will this time have a plastic case.

Until now, the exterior of the previous Apple Watch SE was made of anodized aluminum, a more noble material than plastic but naturally more expensive to produce. This change would make the next Apple Watch SE less expensive, but also attract a new audience: children

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An interesting target when we know that schools are increasingly banning smartphones, the watch then positions itself as an acceptable alternative. For now, Apple is facing various challenges in the transition to plastic, as the company wants to maintain its reputation for quality.

This new model should be marketed as early as next year, to replace the previous generation dating from 2022 and equipped with a processor that is starting to show its limits compared to current models.