Details about Apple’s next high-end variant of the Apple Watch Series 8 have been trickling in for the past few weeks. According to a Bloomberg report by Mark Gurman published earlier this month, the wearable will feature the largest screen Apple has ever shipped on a smartwatch. As a result, it may also include a new design.
In his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman says the Apple Watch “Pro” will incorporate a new design. The company hasn’t redesigned its laptop line since it introduced the Series 4 in 2018. Gurman notes that the new model will be “a little bit bigger” than Apple’s current Series 7 models to accommodate a screen that is seven percent larger. “It won’t have those flat sides either,” he adds, noting that the redesign will represent “an evolution of the current rectangular shape.”
Apple is also reported to be using “a more durable titanium formulation” for the casing which should make the smartwatch more suitable for extreme sports. With a larger battery and Apple’s long-rumored “Low Power Mode,” Gurman says the Apple Watch Pro could last several days on a single charge. It will also include the rumored body temperature sensor that Apple is preparing for the entire Series 8 line.
A high-end Apple Watch is one of many products Apple is working on for the fall and beyond. Gurman previously said the company plans to release a “deluge” of devices over the next year. Among the most notable items the company has on the way is a replacement for the original HomePod.
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