New Apple Watch With Larger Screen Suffers Production Snags

  • Revamped device has a larger screen and other new features
  • Wearables category has been one of fastest-growing for Apple
New Apple Watch Faces presented virtually in June.Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg
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Apple Inc.’s upcoming smartwatch is suffering production snags as manufacturers adjust to a new design, likely leading to supply constraints or shipment delays, according to a person familiar with the situation.

The device is expected to have a larger screenBloomberg Terminal, alongside a faster processor, Bloomberg has reported. The upgrade has brought manufacturing challenges, according to the person, who asked not to be identified because the situation isn’t public.