- Faster Processor - this goes without saying, but apps could open faster and be more responsive.
- Always on screen/watch face - I don't care how they would go about having a watch face on all the time (a power saving watch face, a dim mode, etc.), I just really want this option. I should be able to glance down at my watch to see the time. If I am talking to someone, it is easier and less rude, to glance down rather than having to pull my wrist up to power it on and view it.
- Slimmer design - I have long sleeve shirts that will not button with this watch on. A slimmer design would make things a little easier.
- A round design - This would be cool because I could wear the squarish Apple Watch one day and the round one the next. It would provide more variety and give me a reason to wear the older watch on occasion.
- A larger face - I could go a bit larger and any change in body would make the older Apple Watch more useful since I could wear it for variety.
- Connectors - I want to see Apple continue to use the same connectors. I have several inexpensive watch bands now and would like to use them with the new watch. If I hd spent the money to get the Apple versions, I would not be happy if they switched them.
- Sensors - more sensors for health.
- Speaker - A better speaker for listening to podcasts/music directly. To be honest, the speaker on the current watch is plenty for podcasts, I just want the to implement the ability to use it for more than phone calls.
- More on board features for third party apps - When I use Shazam to listen to music for lyrics, it should be able to do this directly from the watch, since it has a microphone, without needing the iPhone to be involved. Also, I am not sure why I can access Airplay features from only the Apple Music app. I should have access from all audio apps.
- GPS - A much needed feature for runners.
Overall, it just needs to do more stuff without needing so much interaction with the iPhone. Yes, I think it should remain an accessory for more complicated tasks, but easier stuff needs to be more accessible directly on the watch. You can see I didn’t mention battery power because that i already pretty decent. I would rather have more onboard features as they improve battery power rather than Apple improving battery power at the expense of features. I get a day of power from my watch now without a problem and it charges quickly enough to toss it on the charger for a while if I want to wear it while sleeping (Sleep++ app).