Mark Gurman, an irrefutable source when it comes to future Apple products, it states that the company intends to launch a variant of the Apple Watch Series 8 with screen plus great. The information aligns with other recent reports that anticipate the same movement. However, the aforementioned journalist from Bloomberg provides other interesting data about this proposal, which in no way intends to replace the standard models.
Firstly, it would have a more resistant case than conventional models. Why? This Apple Watch would be intended for people who perform physical activity. Mainly, those who practice extreme sports. So that, I would bet on a metal body instead of the usual aluminum.
Another section that would benefit would be the drums, whose capacity would also increase. This will allow athletes to carry out their activities for longer without worrying about autonomy.
Gurman says that the screen of this version will be 7% larger than the current 45-millimeter Apple Watchwhile its resolution would be 410 x 502 pixels. Apple’s idea is to show additional information thanks to the increase in the dimensions of the panel. For example, more data on physical activity that complement the already well-known covers.
For this, they will also rely on WatchOS 9, the new version of the wearable operating system announced during WWDC 2022. Among its novelties, the new workout visualization to get more information on the screen. Heart Rate Zones, Power and Slope are some of the measurements that make their debut in this version.
And what about the standard versions of the Apple Watch Series 8? Although on the outside the changes would be minimal, inside there would be news. The most notable would be the incorporation of the body temperature sensor, so rumored in recent weeks. Mark Gurman himself said a few days ago that said sensor will allow the watch to warn when you have a fever.
In the same way, height measurement would be improved for people who go hiking. For those who practice swimming, they will have access to improved data on their activity.
Regarding the processing hardware, the Apple Watch Series 8 will embrace the new S8 chip. However, its performance would be very similar to the current S7. Gurman stresses that if this comes to pass, it will be the first time that Apple has “maintained the same overall performance in the Apple Watch for three generations in a row.”
If Gurman’s information turns out to be correct, The Apple Watch Series 8 would arrive in three different sizes: 41, 45 and one close to 48 millimeters. Of course, the theme of the design remains a mystery. While some consider that the look current, others believe that the clock will adopt the flat edges that are already present in the rest of the apple devices. In fact, the Apple Watch is the only one that hasn’t jumped on the bandwagon.
Of course, the plan of those from Cupertino is to present the Apple Watch Series 8 in the same keynote as the iPhone 14. That is, during September of this year.