The rumors about Apple’s much-anticipated gadget are increasing. According to recent information brought to public attention by Mark Gurman, the new smartwatch is expected to be released with a new design and innovative specifications.
So, if the rumors are true, the Apple Watch Pro will be the first smartwatch to carry a different design since 2018, with the release of the series 4. According to Gurman’s post, the Apple Watch Pro, although it will deviate significantly from the current rectangular shape, will not be entirely circular or square. In fact, its display will be 7% larger than current models.
Gurman also added that the device will be much more durable and robust to shocks and impacts, with a casing reinforced with titanium alloy. On top of that, it is rumored to come equipped with an additional rubber crown.
Generally, the company seems to be turning its attention to extreme sports enthusiasts. This isn’t only evidenced by the robust design, but also by the optimized activity recording and data processing ability, which will include extreme sports for the first time, in addition to the classics we have seen so far. This particular feature may potentially target the device for use by a single subset of customers.
While we don’t yet know much about the health and fitness recording functions, we do know for sure that the Apple Watch Pro will include a body temperature sensor, a popular trend it seems, which Samsung is also adopting for the Galaxy Watch 5. Unfortunately for the much-discussed blood pressure sensor, we will have to wait until 2025 and for blood glucose monitoring probably until the end of the decade.
Changes are also expected to be seen in the battery life. The device is said to have longer autonomy that may even exceed 48 hours, thanks to the updated low-power-mode.
Basically, with its new smartwatch, Apple aims to satisfy more demanding users and move into the premium product category like those of Garmin and Polar.
More information will be learned in its official announcement in September 2022.
