Alongside a revamped iPhone 14 sequence, Apple is anticipated to improve the Apple Watch later this 12 months. In contrast to final 12 months, competitors from Google’s Put on OS is intensifying. It’ll be competing with the Pixel Watch and Galaxy Watch 5 when it breaks cowl, and a slew of WearOS 3 watches are lastly anticipated to begin trickling out. It’ll be tough, however the wearables market stays Apple’s to lose.
Within the lead-up to this 12 months’s Apple huge fall occasion, rumors have swirled in regards to the firm’s {hardware} lineup. The Apple Watch Sequence 8 has gotten the brief shrift on this, at the least in comparison with the iPhone, however right here’s all the pieces we all know so removed from Apple and third-party sources alike.
Design
With the Apple Watch Sequence 7, rumors unfold that Apple can be engaged on a squared-off design for the Apple Watch. Clearly, with the launch of the Apple Watch Series 7, that didn’t pan out. Still, there may have been some truth to the rumor. A new but growing-in-prominence leaker, ShrimpApplePro, shared a report that Apple would be including a flat display for the Series 8. With the iPhone having flat edges and the MacBook Air and Pro recently joining them, it’s possible the company will bring a similar look to the Watch as well.
Heard from source today that there is a flat front glass display for apple watch display. High chance that this is the front glass for the Apple Watch Series 8.
Haven’t heard any on how’s the redesign housing nor which model yet.
illustration image only not real. https://t.co/uC6i22Q0aZ pic.twitter.com/DmWh8FOZGE— ShrimpApplePro 🍤 (@VNchocoTaco) May 16, 2022
Apple can also be mentioned to be introducing three sizes for the Apple Look ahead to the primary time shortly. Apple at present has a 41mm and a 45mm Sequence 7 watch at 1.7 and 1.9 inches respectively. The Sequence 8 might convey a 47mm watch, with show analysts Ross Young and Jeff Wu each concurring that the aforementioned new dimension would have a 2-inch show.
Software program
At WWDC earlier this 12 months, Apple introduced WatchOS 9 which will power the Series 8. The new update brings in more of the company’s ‘rich complications’ and adds additional watch faces including the Utility, Simple. and Activity Analog. New focus mode features will be added to the Watch, allowing you to tie certain watch faces to select focus modes. As with the iPhone, the Apple Watch will be getting a lot more personal this fall.
Fitness and health features will also see a boost with updates to the ECG functionality, a new Medications app, and updates to the Workout app.
“Users around the world love Apple Watch for helping them stay connected to those they love, be more active throughout the day, and better manage their health,” Jeff Williams, Apple’s chief operating officer, said at the launch. “This fall, WatchOS 9 takes the Apple Watch experience to the next level with scientifically validated insights across fitness, sleep, and heart health, while providing users more creative ways to make their Apple Watch their own.”
Hardware and sensors
Expect the Watch Series 8 to have a compass, GPS, a blood oxygen sensor, an electrocardiogram (ECG), a gyroscope, and additional similar functionality. There have been reports that Apple was testing a blood glucose sensor as well as one that would help with sensing temperature, but the glucose one seems to be unlikely for this year. While the temperature sensor was being saved for next year because it was not quite ready, a later report claims that Apple will bring it to the Series 8 this year. At the very least, it’s a lot more likely to make an appearance than it was earlier in the year.
“For those hoping for a faster chip in this year’s Apple Watch, I’m told the S8 chip will have the same specifications as the S7, which was also the same as the S6. Next year’s models, however, are slated to get an all-new processor,” Gurman wrote.
Models
As for the rugged Series 8, that’s an Apple Watch that’s built for those who like extreme sports. There have been rugged smartwatches in the past from the likes of Samsung, but this would be the first time Apple would be jumping into that pool — so to speak.
Price and availability
The Watch Series 8 is expected to cost the same as the Series 7. This means it’ll start at $399. As for availability, Apple typically launches its Watch alongside the iPhone in September, so that is when we expect to see this make a debut. It may actually be made available later as production allows, but we would expect an announcement in the fall in any case.
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