One leaker claims that Apple's long-rumored plans for Touch ID on the Apple Watch have been shelved in favor of "packing bigger batteries," and as a recently switched Garmin core member, that's totally fine with me.

Apple has long been rumored to be planning Touch ID on Apple Watches
These plans have been put on hold, according to leaker Instant Digital
The leaker says that Apple is more focused on improving battery life and health sensors.

For some time now we’ve heard rumors that Touch ID, possibly via the digital crown, would come to the best Apple watches. But if the latest rumors are correct, don’t expect this to be announced anytime soon at this year’s WWDC or at Apple’s September events.

“Apple’s current strategy still prioritizes using the iPhone to unlock other devices through seamless connectivity.”

Focusing on what’s important

This is music to my ears. I know Apple Watches well, having reviewed them every year, but I recently switched ecosystems to Apple and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 went from a test device to my daily driver.

I previously switched between Garmin Fenix 8 and Garmin Venu 4, so I’m used to 10 days between charges. While I love the Apple Watch Ultra series, I won’t lie and say that the need to charge it every other day is my biggest annoyance. After the convenience of the Garmin’s huge batteries and low power consumption, living with a shorter battery life is an adjustment.

It’s great to know that Apple plans to beef up the battery even further, and it’s good to know that the accuracy of the health sensor is Apple’s priority right now.