For some time now we’ve been anticipating to see the Apple Watch 8, Apple Watch SE 2, and Apple Watch Professional at Apple’s Far Out occasion tomorrow (September 7), however what we weren’t anticipating (but at the moment are listening to) is that there will probably be one other mannequin too – one aimed particularly at youngsters.

That concept comes from a New York Occasions (opens in new tab) article that spends a very long time speaking about how dad and mom have been shopping for the Apple Watch SE for his or her kids, as an alternative of a smartphone. However buried in amongst that, in passing it’s claimed that a fair cheaper smartwatch will probably be launched by the corporate at its upcoming occasion.

This declare has been made by ‘two individuals concerned with the venture, who weren’t approved to talk publicly.’

It’s a declare that may very well be true, however the concept that it is a wearable designed particularly for teenagers – as some websites are reporting – appears unlikely. In reality, it’s in all probability simply the Apple Watch SE 2.

For one, it appears unlikely that Apple has managed to maintain an Apple Watch mannequin utterly beneath wraps till a day earlier than launch; in order that in itself means this newest suggestion appears tenuous at greatest.

Plus, whereas the article is targeted on kids utilizing Apple Watches, the sources don’t truly say this one is designed particularly for teenagers – simply that it’s low-cost. On prime of that, Apple doesn’t are likely to go in for teenagers editions of its merchandise.

We’re not alone in pondering an Apple Watch for teenagers is unlikely both, as Mark Gurman – a longtime leaker and journalist with a terrific observe document for Apple data – has additionally mentioned in a tweet (opens in new tab) that he doesn’t ‘imagine there’s a new, ultra-cheap kids-focused Watch coming as some have mentioned.’

As an alternative, Gurman argues that the Apple Watch SE 2 may merely launch at a cheaper price than the unique Apple Watch SE did, which sounds way more plausible.

Evaluation: there’s already an Apple Watch for teenagers

One other factor to notice is that Apple doesn’t must make an Apple Watch geared toward youngsters – as a result of, because the New York Occasions article primarily outlines, the Apple Watch SE already is that. It’s inexpensive, and quite a few dad and mom are shopping for it for his or her kids.

You possibly can already get colourful straps for it too, and we are able to’t think about Apple going for a very kiddie design past that.

So if this report is correct in any respect, our guess is identical as Gurman’s – that they’re speaking concerning the Apple Watch SE 2, however that it will likely be ever extra interesting as a gadget for youngsters, as a result of it should price lower than the $279 / £269 / AU$429 beginning value of the unique Apple Watch SE.

With leaks suggesting the SE 2 gained’t be a lot of an improve, a decrease launch value is definitely plausible.