An Extreme Sports Apple Watch Model Is Coming This Year
Alongside the standard Apple Watch Series 8, Apple is preparing to launch a new ‘extreme sports’ version of the smartwatch, according to the latest report. Apple’s line of wearables has slowly been expanding over time, with the introduction of the Apple Watch SE the most recent branching off from the standard models. However, if the latest report proves correct, this latest model might be a far more significant branching off.
The Apple Watch is currently in its seventh-generation with the aptly-named Watch Series 7. Over the years, the main series has continually evolved to offer new features based on various hardware advancements including new sensors and upgraded processors. In 2020, Apple launched the then-new Apple Watch SE. Unlike the standard models, the Watch SE line offers a newer design at a more affordable price.
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In 2022, Apple is not only expected to launch the Apple Watch Series 8, but also a new model which focuses more on extreme sports use cases. The information comes from Mark Gurman (via Bloomberg) and explains that the new model will be specifically “geared toward extreme sports athletes.” Similar to the standard Apple Watch 8 series models, the extreme sports version will feature an S8 processor and will be able to measure the wearer’s body temperature. However, this focus on extreme sports will result in a number of changes including a larger display.
According to the report, the extreme sports Apple Watch model will feature Apple’s “largest smartwatch display to date,” resulting in a screen that measures almost 2 inches diagonally with a resolution of around 410 x 502 pixels. The report speculates that the greater real estate will
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