Apple is working on a new plastic version of its Apple Watch SE to offer a more affordable and kid-friendly option. This move comes as schools increasingly ban mobile phones, making the smartwatch a viable alternative for children.

The Apple Watch SE 3 didn't appear at last week's big Apple event, but it's reportedly on track for an early 2025 release. The move to plastic to make it cheaper has apparently caused some quality issues.

While the plastic Watch SE model is still in development, things are moving forward and the source states that it will see a potential launch next year. The shift to plastic has also posed some problems related to quality, but all of this is expected to move at a faster pace once Apple completes the transition to titanium for its premium models.