Reports reveal the release of the Apple Watch 2 during 2016

The first Apple Watch was released two years ago, and although its lifespan is short compared to other Apple products, it has become one of the company's best-selling wearables, so it wouldn't be surprising if we soon see a more advanced model of the watch.

New information places the release of the Apple Watch 2 in the second or third quarter of 2016.

UDN , one of China's leading news outlets, has given us a preview of comments made by Barry Land , president of Quanta and creator of the Apple Watch. According to Land, Cupertino plans to release the successor to its watch during the second or third quarter of 2016.

The Apple Watch we have today has always had the problem of battery life lasting only a day, an issue that the vast majority of users have experienced, becoming more frequent after watchOS 2. Expectations for the Apple Watch 2 seem to point to considerable improvements in some of its predecessor's shortcomings, with battery life being one of the key elements that could be improved in the model that will be released in 2016.

To fully experience all the features of the Apple Watch, an iPhone is essential, as most watch settings are accessed through the mobile device. However, Apple plans to address this dependence on the Apple Watch through "tetherless" connectivity, an accessory that will make the watch a more independent wearable capable of performing functions on its own.

An improved Bluetooth is another feature that will be added next year, facilitating faster data transfer; this improvement is also expected to be included in future Apple Watch models.