Chance Miller
The Apple Watch lineup could be getting a big expansion this fall with the
addition of a new so-called Apple Watch Pro. This new Apple Watch Pro is
said to feature a new design, longer battery life, and improved durability.
Head below for all of the latest details on what we know about the Apple
Watch Pro so far.
Apple Watch Pro: Design and screen
According to reporting from Mark Gurman at Bloomberg, the Apple Watch Pro
will visually differentiate itself from the Apple Watch Series 8 with a new
design. The Apple Watch Pro won't feature the flat edges that were once
rumored for the Apple Watch Series 7, but there are apparently some design
changes on the horizon.
Bloomberg reports that the Apple Watch Pro will be an "evolution of the
current rectangular shape." It's not immediately clear what this means in
terms of design, other than the fact that the Apple Watch Pro won't be a
rounded smartwatch.
One of the key changes to the Apple Watch Pro will be the materials from
which it's made. Currently, the Apple Watch is available in aluminum,
stainless steel, and titanium. The Apple Watch Pro will reportedly feature a
"more durable formulation of titanium" as part of Apple's efforts to make it
as rugged as possible.
Apple Watch Pro size
The Apple Watch Pro will also be larger than the current Apple Watch models.
The Apple Watch Series 7 is available in 41mm and 45mm sizes. Those sizes
refer to the physical case size of the Apple Watch, not the size of the
screen. According to Bloomberg, the Apple Watch Pro case will be larger than
45mm, and could be "big enough that it might only appeal to a subset of
customers."
In addition to the larger case, the Apple Watch Pro will also get a larger
display. Bloomberg reports that the screen will be about 7% bigger than the
current Apple Watch Series 7, with a resolution of about 410 pixels by 502
pixels. For context, the 45mm version of the Apple Watch Series 7 features a
resolution of 396 by 484 pixels.
Battery life
Alongside that larger design, the Apple Watch Pro is also reportedly set to
feature improved battery life. Longer battery life is going to be a key
factor for the "extreme sports" buyers of this Apple Watch, and that is
seemingly something of which Apple is aware.
We don't have exact statistics on how much larger the battery inside the
Apple Watch Pro will be.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has simply said the device will feature improved
battery life. In fact, Gurman speculated that the Apple Watch Pro could last
"multiple days on one charge via the new low-power mode."
A new low-power mode for the Apple Watch has been rumored for several
months. It didn't make an appearance when watchOS 9 was introduced at WWDC
in June.
Now, reports say the new low-power mode could be exclusive to the Apple
Watch models launching this fall.
A new low-power mode on the Apple Watch would reportedly allow users to keep
using Apple Watch apps and features without draining too much power. Apple
can reduce the power consumption by pausing background activities, reducing
screen brightness, and limiting other features like it does with low-power
mode on the iPhone and Mac.
Apple Watch Pro: Sensors and chips
Much like the Apple Watch Series 8, this new Apple Watch Pro is expected to
add support for body temperature measurements. The Apple Watch won't be able
to give you an exact measurement of your body temperature, but rather it
would send you an alert when it detected that your temperature is elevated.
Then, you could take your temperature using a traditional thermometer.
The Apple Watch Pro could also offer exclusive features for fitness and
health tracking. This could include additional metrics gathered using
existing sensors, different workout types, and much more.
Other new health features are expected for the Apple Watch next year and
going forward, including things like blood pressure monitoring and glucose
measurements.
These features aren't expected to launch with this year's Apple Watch Series
8 or Apple Watch Pro.
Finally, the Apple Watch Pro will be powered by a "new" S8 processor on the
inside. This chip will reportedly offer "similar performance" to the S7 chip
inside the Apple Watch Series 7, which is also similar to the S6 chip inside
the Apple Watch Series 6. This means we shouldn't expect any major
performance improvements with this year's updates.
Naming
This new variant of the Apple Watch could ultimately end up being called a
number of different things. The clear focus is on making this Apple Watch
more rugged, durable, and optimized for extreme sports. If Apple wanted to
lean into that idea, this version of the Apple Watch could be called
something like "Apple Watch Extreme."
In addition to being optimized for rugged and extreme sports lifestyles,
however, this Apple Watch will also be ultra-premium with a new design,
larger display, and improved battery life.
So if Apple wanted to target a broader audience of consumers, including
those who simply want the "best" version of the Apple Watch, something like
the "Apple Watch Pro" or "Apple Watch Max" might make the most sense.
The Apple Watch Series 8 and "Apple Watch Pro" are set to be announced in
September alongside the iPhone 14.
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