Investing.com - Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is planning a new version of its Apple Watch that won't need to be paired to an iPhone
Bloomberg reported that the new watch will connect directly to cellular networks
Now, the device must be paired with an iPhone
to download apps and send messages
Apple is in talks with cellular providers in the U.S. & Europe
about offering the device later this year, reports said
Models with build in GPS were last year's attempt to reduce the device's reliance on the iPhone
The new device could still be delayed and there are also concerns about the battery life