Dangerous information when you have been banking on a serious redesign for the Apple Watch Eight when it exhibits up later this 12 months: the newest rumor across the smartwatch is that its design goes to stay largely unchanged from what we have got with the present model.

This comes from tipster ShrimpApplePro (opens in new tab) (through XDA Builders (opens in new tab)), and particularly refers back to the “base” or customary model of the wearable. There would possibly nonetheless be some aesthetic alterations on the premium model of the watch, if Apple releases one.

There have been rumors across the Apple Watch 7 that advised a flat-edged design was within the pipeline, however the 2021 mannequin ended up wanting quite a bit just like the units that had gone earlier than it. Now it appears the Apple Watch Eight goes to observe go well with.

Alright Apple Watch Sequence Eight leakNote: the data is in regards to the base collection Eight solely. No data abt the upper model atm🧵1/three pic.twitter.com/AT6tuUANUdAugust 5, 2022

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Identical once more

The identical supply throws out a number of extra tidbits of details about the Apple Watch 8. We’re apparently going to get the identical 41 mm and 45 mm sizes this 12 months, which ought to imply that all the present alternative bands will work with the brand new fashions.

It could appear that there are going to be no new sensors on the watch, whereas the colours within the pipeline are mentioned to be midnight, starlight, purple, and silver for the aluminum model, and silver and graphite for the chrome steel model.

As for once we’re truly going to get to see this wearable, the Apple Watch 7 made its debut on October 15, though earlier variations have been launched in September – so September or October looks like a superb guess this time round too.

Evaluation: if it isn’t damaged…

Whereas it’d really feel disappointing that Apple apparently is not altering something up with the design of the Apple Watch 8, it is also truthful to say that the present design of the smartwatch is a traditional and iconic one – and Apple should not rush to vary it.

Then there are all of the straps and chargers and equipment which were launched for the Apple Watch down the years. Modifying the shape issue of the machine implies that it does not slot in as simply or as snugly with the present ecosystem of merchandise.

There’s, nonetheless, hope that Apple will introduce one thing new this time round. Some rumors level to the existence of a rugged or excessive version of the Apple Watch, which can effectively shake up the aesthetics of the wearable, not less than to some extent.

If the rumored wearable goes to tackle the likes of Garmin’s out of doors watches, then it’ll want a extra sturdy exterior, and maybe higher safety for the display. We’ll have to attend and see what Apple has deliberate – however as quickly as something is official, we’ll report it on TechRadar.

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