
Apple is working on what appears to be a high-end Apple Watch with a new design language and rugged exteriors. A report from Bloomberg reveals that the so-called Apple Watch ‘Pro’ model will be announced alongside the Apple Watch Series 8 later this year. As compared to the Apple Watch Series 8, the new high-end ‘Pro will have a larger display, longer battery life, and a new body-temperature sensor.
In addition, Gurman predicts that the upcoming Apple Watch Pro will feature a seven per cent larger display. While the entry-level Apple Watch is made of aluminium, this new model will have a titanium housing. Titanium is not only strong but also lightweight. “In terms of materials, the watch will have a more durable formulation of titanium to make it extra rugged,” Gurman stated in the new report. The Apple Watch Pro could also have a longer battery life, lasting for days with the introduction of a new “low power mode.”
Apple Watch Pro won’t change cheap, though. It is expected to cost north of $900, making it a premium offering. A higher price alongside a new design language and improved features will likely appeal to athletes, influencers, hikers and runners. He says: “I’m told that the high-end model is going to be a good bit bigger than the standard Apple Watch—big enough that it might only appeal to a subset of customers.”
Apple’s fall lineup looks solid, based on leaks and reports. Despite fears of recession, Cupertino plans to flood the market with a slew of new devices this fall, including four new iPhones, three Apple Watch models, and updated iPad Pro models with an M2 chip.