It looks like the Apple Watch Series 9 is likely to get some new processor tech at long last – and could be great news for its battery life, because the upgrade will surely mean that the chip is much more efficient.
Every year, Apple introduces a new 'SiP' (system-in-package) to the Apple Watch, which is a single unit that includes the processor along with all the other major chips required, such as GPS. The Apple Watch Series 8 had a SiP called the S8, the Apple Watch Series 7 had a SiP called the S7, and so on. But here's the thing: in the S8, S7 and S6, the actual processor part is the same, which means the latest Apple Watch is still using a crucial bit of tech based on the Apple A13 phone processor from 2019.
