Apple Watch W1 chip?

[moxxham]

What does everyone think of the possibility of the W1 chip coming to future Apple Watches and iPhones?
It could lead to a much more energy efficient connection between the iPhone and Apple Watch as opposed to a regular Bluetooth connection.
Do you see this as a possibly or is it even worthwhile? Would it lead to any other benefits?

 

[Julien]

I believe the chip is for the receiver.

 

[protobiont]

What does everyone think of the possibility of the W1 chip coming to future Apple Watches and iPhones?
It could lead to a much more energy efficient connection between the iPhone and Apple Watch as opposed to a regular Bluetooth connection.
Do you see this as a possibly or is it even worthwhile? Would it lead to any other benefits?

Doesn't the W1 still use Bluetooth?

 

[Julien]

Doesn't the W1 still use Bluetooth?

Yes, it just has some unique protocols for setup and is a more power efficient than 'off the shelf' BT receiver chips.

 

[Macaddict16]

I just asked the same question in a different forum (didn't see yours first). W1 is in the Bluetooth device and iOS 10 and WatchOS 3 is all that is required to use it.

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/w1-chip-question.2002400/#post-23622609