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Apple Watch 2 release nears as Apple Watch discounts spotted

| Jun 18, 2016 11:27 PM EDT

A recent patent granted to Apple allows the Apple Watch to control the volume of iPhone and much more.

Apple Watch 2 release may come soon as Apple Watch discounts are spotted online.

Electronics retailer Best Buy offers the original Apple Watch discount of up to $200. The 38mm variety starts from $349 while the 42mm option starts at $399. This is not the first time that the first generation of Apple smartwatch received discounts. The device has enjoyed deals since earlier this year.

In March, Apple slashed the price of the smartwatch by $50. After the discount, the Apple Watch Sport now sells for $299, down from the previous $349 price tag. This fueled the speculations that the next generation of the Apple device will come soon.

Meanwhile, Apple Watch 2 features may include a camera based on a patent filed by the company. However, this feature is still unconfirmed as including a camera could be risky. Another patent also revealed that an additional of two buttons will be included in the device. This could mean that new functions will be added in the device.

According to 9to5Mac, Apple Watch 2 features may include an Amazon Echo-like Siri. "The software development kit would allow developers to integrate apps with the voice assistant, and a Siri speaker would compete with Amazon's Alexa and the upcoming Google Home. Adding to the rumors, a new report suggests this product may not be available until sometime next year, but could feature cameras with facial recognition features that stand out from Amazon's and Google's products."

It was previously reported that Apple Watch 2 will also include new features like call and text features as well as improved fitness-related specs.

Apple Watch 2 release is reportedly scheduled in September alongside Apple's iPhone 7. The next generation of the device is long overdue since the first Apple Watch was release on April 24, 2015.

However, Apple is still mum on the Apple Watch 2 release date and features.

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