This isn't the first time we've heard whispers about the second-gen Apple Watch. In July, a report out of Korea suggested that Apple was ordering thinner and brighter OLED screens for the next model, with an aim of fitting in a larger battery. However, the report claimed that nearly everything else about the device, including size, shape, and screen resolution, would remain similar to how they are now. And then a separate report in August indicated that Apple might release "smart bands" for the watches that bring along minor, optional upgrades. But those would launch alongside a second Apple Watch model, and it wasn't clear whether such a thing might work with the first-gen Watch.
Although the Apple Watch is a fashion accessory, it's also a gadget in a fast-moving market - so it's hardly surprising to think that a brand new model might launch next year. However, it'll be interesting to see if Apple opts for big changes with its wearable device, or if it'll aim for the iPhone-like model of small, meaningful revisions for "off-year" releases.