We all know that Apple has a launch occasion scheduled for September 7, at which we’d properly see the Apple Watch eight in addition to the iPhone 14 – nevertheless it now appears seemingly that one other new Apple smartwatch goes to make an look too.

A brand new submit up at Macotakara (opens in new tab) (through MacRumors (opens in new tab)) factors to the existence and the upcoming arrival of an Apple Watch Professional. The wearable is alleged to have a bigger 47 mm casing, and can also be rumored to return with a flatter design than the usual Apple Watch.

We have heard leaks about such a tool earlier than, however this appears to be extra proof that these earlier predictions have been really correct. A extra sturdy titanium casing and longer battery life have additionally been talked about in relation to this new wearable.

Professional or Rugged?

A tweaked, flatter design for the Apple Watch eight has been rumored for some time, and certainly was first tipped to seem with the Apple Watch 7. Now it could seem that the up to date aesthetic goes to be unique to a brand new mannequin within the sequence.

The 47 mm dimension data is new – you may at present get an Apple Watch in 41 mm and 45 mm sizes – however there was loads of discuss an Apple Watch Rugged Version. This appears to be the identical because the Apple Watch Professional, and it is also been known as the Apple Watch Excessive Version by some sources.

Regardless of the naming technique, Macotakara says Apple will make a grand present of unveiling the Apple Watch Professional, maybe giving it the “yet one more factor” therapy that has beforehand been used to introduce new merchandise (together with the unique Apple Watch).

Evaluation: extra watches on your consideration

The Apple Watch has clearly been a profitable product for Apple, no matter metric you wish to use. It is the largest vendor so far as smartwatches go, and successive iterations of the product have improved and expanded its options through the years.

If the rumors about an Apple Watch Professional (or no matter it is identify is) change into correct, then it appears Apple needs to present iPhone homeowners much more motive to purchase an Apple Watch: do not like the usual version? Nicely, here is a bigger, extra resilient, dearer model you should buy as a substitute.

Check out the rugged, out of doors smartwatches on the market – notably the superb Garmin vary – and there is a market that Apple has but to faucet into. These wearables enchantment to people who find themselves a bit extra critical about their operating, mountain climbing, strolling, biking, or regardless of the exercise occurs to be.

Simply how sturdy and long-lasting the brand new Apple smartwatch finally ends up being stays to be seen, however it may well’t harm Apple to have a number of watch editions on sale – and let’s not neglect the extra inexpensive Apple Watch SE possibility both.

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