Apple finally announced the Apple Watch Series 7 on Tuesday after several rumors about the next generation of its smartwatch. However, contrary to what the rumors suggested, Apple Watch Series 7 doesn’t exactly have a completely new design, and that’s not all. It looks like this year’s Apple Watch has the same processor as the 2020 Apple Watch Series 6.
During the presentation, Apple did not say a word about the performance of the Apple Watch Series 7. Normally, the company says that its new devices are faster or more energy efficient, but nothing was said about the 7 series. on stage. And if you go to Apple’s website, there’s no mention of the chip that powers the Apple Watch Series 7.
Now developer Steve Troughton-Smith has confirmed, based on the latest version of Xcode (the platform that allows developers to create applications for Apple devices), that Apple Watch Series 7 has the same CPU as last year’s Apple Watch Series 6.
Both Apple Watch Series 7 and Apple Watch Series 6 feature the “t8301” CPU, which is the code name of the processor found in the “Apple S6” system in a package (SiP). Because they have exactly the same internal number, this suggests that the 7 and 6 series share the same internal components when it comes to the CPU.
This would not be the first time Apple has reused one of its processors in another product. However, as noted by the developer William Rambo, Apple does not even use a slightly revised version of the Apple Watch Series 6 CPU. The fact that the 7 Series has the same chip as its predecessor may corroborate some theories that Apple has completely rethought Apple Watch this past year. hour.
Although the iPhone 13 and iPad mini 6 will be unveiled next week, Apple said the Apple Watch Series 7 will be available later this year without further details. Detailed product specifications were also not disclosed.
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