The Apple Watch Sequence 7 wasn’t fairly what we thought it could be. It has a barely greater show, just a few new colours, and barely sooner charging, however in any other case, it’s equivalent to the Apple Watch Sequence 6, from the chip to the sensors. So which means the Sequence 8 would be the one to, er, watch, in 2022. Right here’s all the things we find out about what’s coming.

Apple Watch 2022: The most recent rumors

April 12: Mark Gurman of Bloomberg reports that the Apple Watch Sequence 8 may have a physique temperature monitor to assist girls monitor fertility.

April 12: watchOS 9 will reportedly convey a low-power mode and an enhanced atrial fibrillation characteristic.

December 8: Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and Ming-Chi Kuo (via 9to5Mac) each report that a number of new Apple Watch fashions will arrive in 2022, together with a brand new SE and a ‘rugged’ model of the Sequence 8.

October 12: Ross Young of Display Supply Chain Consultants experiences that the Apple Watch Sequence 8 may are available in a 3rd bigger measurement.

Apple Watch Sequence 8: Design

We haven’t heard any particular rumors in regards to the design of the Apple Watch Sequence 8, however we had heard a flurry of rumors a few new Sequence 7 design that didn’t come to go. Jon Prosser of Entrance Web page Tech reported in Might 2021 that Apple is engaged on a brand new Apple Watch design, one which has flat edges just like the iPhone 13 and iPad mini. Moreover, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that the 2021 watch would characteristic an “improved type issue.”

In the meantime, Bloomberg’s Gurman reported in August that “a little bit of a redesign, with flatter shows” is anticipated, whereas 91mobiles published reported CAD renders of the upcoming Apple Watch Sequence 7 displaying an analogous design to Prosser’s leak, with flat edges and a thinner body (9mm vs 10.7mm). It’s beginning to sound just like the Apple Watch Sequence 7 will look totally different however not dramatically modified (like a sq. or round design).

That’s plenty of smoke for no fireplace, so our instinct tells us that the redesigned Apple Watch was both scrapped or delayed. With a large provide crunch affecting all of Apple’s merchandise, it is sensible that Apple merely opted for a less complicated design in 2021.

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Apple Watch Sequence 8: Show

The Apple Watch Sequence 7 is offered in 41mm and 45mm sizes a rise of 1mm over the Apple Watch Sequence 6. That’s the primary measurement enhance because the Sequence 4, which launched 40mm and 44mm fashions. Nonetheless, 2022 may convey one other display screen measurement shakeup.

In mid-2021, Gurman reported that the Sequence 7 watch would sport “up to date display screen expertise” whereas 91mobiles added Apple could also be utilizing “a brand new lamination method that’s anticipated to convey the panel nearer to the entrance cowl.” Whereas we did get thinner bezels and a more durable coating, the Apple Watch Sequence 7 seems to make use of the identical total show tech because the prior fashions. So we’ll be retaining a watch out for a brand new display screen course of within the 2022 flagship mannequin.

There may also be a brand new measurement along with the 41mm and 45mm fashions. Ross Young of Display Supply Chain Consultants reported in October that individuals ought to “not be shocked” if there are three fashions in 2022. That might presumably imply that Apple will introduce a bigger mannequin that’s within the 48mm-50mm vary.

Apple Watch Sequence 8: Well being and health options

Whereas the Apple Watch Sequence 7 has equivalent well being options and sensors to the Sequence 6, the subsequent mannequin may convey big developments. A report by The Telegraph in Might 2021 divulged that Apple is a buyer of an organization that focuses on next-gen well being sensors, fueling speculation that future watches may have blood strain, glucose, and alcohol stage monitoring. Nonetheless, Bloomberg reported in April that whereas Apple is engaged on such performance, it won’t be prepared till 2024 on the earliest.

Additionally in improvement is a temperature sensor. Whereas the characteristic was initially deliberate for the Sequence 7 watch, Bloomberg reported in June 2021 that Apple had pushed the characteristic again till no less than 2022. In April, Gurman reported that the Sequence 8 watch will include a temperature sensor however it will likely be used for fertility monitoring somewhat than recording precise readings.

In January, Apple stopped promoting the Beddit sleep tracker, a tool that measures sleep time, coronary heart price, respiratory, loud night breathing, bed room temperature, and humidity. Apple acquired Beddit in 2017, and it’s been rumored that it will likely be bringing a lot of its superior sleep-tracking options to the Apple Watch Sequence 8.

Apple Watch Sequence 8: ‘Rugged’ mannequin for excessive athletes

Mark Gurman of Bloomberg reported in December that Apple may launch an Apple Watch with a “rugged casing,” which may enchantment to customers who take part in excessive occasions and sports activities. Such a watch would presumably have an exterior that’s extra scratch- and impact-resistant to higher compete with Casio and Luminox rugged watches. A rugged watch was additionally rumored for 2021.

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Apple Watch 2022: Processor and specs

The Apple Watch Sequence 7 tech specs record an S7 system-in-package, however quite a few experiences counsel that it’s new in title solely. For all intents and functions the S7 chip is similar because the S6 chip.

Nonetheless, Apple was certainly engaged on a model new processor for the Apple Watch Sequence 7 that by no means noticed the sunshine of day. Again in June, a DigiTimes report claimed that Apple will use a brand new double-sided chip packaging course of to additional shrink the dimensions of the S7 chip, which may permit room for extra battery or different parts, or to shrink the general thickness of the watch. A follow-up report from the Economic Daily news out of China recommended that Apple was releasing up house to make room for a bigger capability battery.

That additionally didn’t occur. Whereas Apple doesn’t record the capability for the Apple Watch battery within the tech specs, all indications are that it has a similar-sized battery of round 300mAh. So a battery replace for the Sequence 8 is unquestionably on the desk, particularly since experiences had been swirling {that a} massive breakthrough was on the horizon. For instance, Twitter account @pinleaks, which is run by Max Weinbach and leaked correct details about the AirTag forward of the “Spring Loaded” occasion, reported that the Apple Watch Sequence 7 “is certain to see its first actual battery life enchancment because the unique Apple Watch.”

Gurman additionally reported {that a} new low-power mode is because of arrive in watchOS 9.

Bloomberg beforehand reported that the Sequence 7 watch may convey up to date ultra-wideband performance that didn’t arrive. Apple first launched the ultra-wideband U1 chip with the Apple Watch Sequence 6 and since has expanded the tech’s usefulness with AirTag trackers and digital keys in Pockets. It’s not clear how Apple would improve the tech within the Apple Watch Sequence 7, however it can possible imply a U2 chip.

Apple Watch Sequence 8: Bands

Apart from the Solo Loop bands, which aren’t suitable with any mannequin earlier than the Apple Watch Sequence 4, Apple has supported all earlier bands with every mannequin of the Apple Watch, together with the Sequence 7, so there’s no cause to assume that the Sequence 8 will break that pattern. The Sequence 7 watch delivered a brand new spherical of colours, however didn’t introduce any new band types.

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Apple Watch SE: 2nd technology

After Apple uncared for the Apple Watch SE in 2021 with out a lot as a worth lower, Mark Gurman experiences that it’ll get a refresh in 2022. We haven’t heard another particulars, but when Apple follows the identical cadence, the 2022 Apple Watch SE can be nearer to an Apple Watch Sequence 6, with an always-on show and additional sensors (ECG and blood-oxygen). If Apple retains the identical $279 price ticket that may very well be a really compelling wearable.

Apple Watch Sequence 8 and SE: Value and launch

Apple has predictably launched a brand new Apple Watch in early fall since 2016 so it’s almost sure the Apple Watch Sequence 8 and SE will arrive in both September or October. We count on the worth to remain the identical as effectively, with the Sequence 8 beginning at $399 and the SE beginning at $279. The rugged mannequin will possible price extra, however we have to be taught extra about it.