Filipe Espósito
Since 2021, rumors have been hinting at a new rugged edition of the Apple
Watch aimed at extreme sports. Recent reports have corroborated that this
more resistant model is expected to be introduced later this year, and now
Bloomberg claims that the rugged edition of the Apple Watch will feature a
stronger metal case and a larger display.
A new report published by Bloomberg on Wednesday reveals more details about
what to expect from the new rugged Apple Watch. And interestingly, it seems
that this model will have a larger screen than any Apple Watch ever made.
Both analysts Ross Young and Jeff Pu said earlier this week that Apple has
been working on an Apple Watch Series 8 model with a 1.99-inch display.
It was unclear whether Apple was planning to replace the 45mm model with the
new one or whether the larger display would be a feature for the completely
new version of the Apple Watch.
According to Bloombergs sources, the larger display will be one of the key
features of the new rugged Apple Watch. The larger display with a resolution
of 410 x 502 pixels will allow the system to show more information during
exercises.
The report also mentions that this model will be built with a stronger metal
rather than aluminum to make it even more resistant. However, theres no
mention of which metal will be used it could be steel or titanium. Due to
the larger size, the rugged watch is also rumored to have a larger battery.
The rugged Apple Watch is rumored to be priced above the $699 of the
stainless steel Apple Watch.
Apple recently released a new advertisement promoting the durability of the
Apple Watch Series 7, so it seems that the company is really committed to
creating a rugged version of its smartwatch.
Apple Watch Series 8 rumors
Bloomberg corroborates previous rumors about regular Apple Watch Series 8
models, which are expected to keep the same design and screen size as Series
7 models. The main new feature for this years Apple Watch is the addition
of a body temperature sensor, which will also be added to the rugged edition
of the Apple Watch.
Its worth noting that, according to Bloombergs Mark Gurman, the watch
wont show specific temperature readings like a thermometer to avoid
regulation by the FDA and other health agencies.
Apple Watch SE will be updated with a new, faster chip, but it will remain
with the same design as the current SE model. All new models are likely to
be announced this fall along with iPhone 14.
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