Apple Watch users hoping for an upgrade should take heart, as reports from supply chain sources indicate the upcoming Series 10 is set to offer significant increases in battery life thanks to new display technology.
Current Apple Watch models use limited LTPO technology; other areas rely on less efficient systems. Korean tech publication The Elec has reported that Series 10 may introduce an upgraded OLED display featuring low-temperature polycrystalline oxide thin film transistor (LTPO TFT), potentially improving efficiency across its entirety.
Enhance Display Technology
Apple Watch Series 10's key highlight will likely be its use of LTPO technology, transitioning away from LTPS transistors and towards oxide in their driver transistors, to improve battery life significantly and extend usage per charge cycle through OLED displays employing oxide for reduced leakage current and extended battery life. This move signals an incremental move away from display-pixel connected transistors made out of oxide; which should improve battery life significantly over LTPS OLED displays with increased leakage current leakage current and more prolonged usage on each charge cycle.
Balancing Efficiency with New Features
Apple Watch Series 10 might feature improved display technology that promises longer battery life, however new features in it might offset these efficiency gains. Still, fans of wearable devices such as Apple Watch will no doubt welcome news that an extended-lasting model might emerge and would surely excite those eager for advancements such as better battery performance.
