Apple Watch Series 7: Redesign, longer runtime and larger displays expected

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In addition to the iPhone 13 series, we can also expect a new Apple Watch in September. There are indications that the Series 7 will be redesigned and further improved. That is known.

In September the time has come: Apple will present its new iPhone models, which in the past – with the exception of last year – have always been accompanied by a new generation of Apple Watch. What the iPhone 13 series will have on board and what the new models will look like is largely known. But even with the Apple Watch Series 7, a very concrete picture is already emerging. We summarize.

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• Apple Watch Series 7: Squareer, Flatter and Larger Displays?

Apple Watch Series 7: Smaller processor and larger battery? Apple Watch Series 7 with new functions? Apple Watch Series 7: New colors, old prices?

After the Apple Watch with the Series 6 had not been repainted, seems Apple now seems to have made a little variety in terms of design with the Series 7. Already last year, the analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicted that Apple would make a visual overhaul of its smart watch in 2021. In May, the leaker Jon Prosser showed what the new generation of watches could look like using a series of render images.

This is what the Apple Watch Series 7 could look like. (Render image: Jon Prosser; Renders by Ian)

According to his information, the new Apple Watch will be optically based on Apple’s current hardware direction and become a bit more angular than before. This would allow Apple to match the look of its watches to the design of other products such as the iPhone 12 (test), iPad Pro (test) and iPad Air 4. We have been observing this standardization of the hardware design for a while and it continued with the iMac 24.

In addition to Prosser, he also wants gut verne According to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, the display will be flatter and the case will be a bit more angular. In addition, the website, known for Leaks, has published 91 Mobiles CAD renderings that match the design shown by Prosser.

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But the clocks should not only will be a bit more angular, but the display will have fewer frames than before. Apple is supposed to achieve this with a new display technology. The manufacturer is also testing a new lamination technique that could bring the panel closer to the display glass. In addition, there are reports that Apple could enlarge its watch models: A photo of the well-known speaker Duan Rui shows an alleged bracelet with the imprint “45 mm”. 9to5Mac claims to have received similar information from another source.

Besides de In the larger version of the Apple Watch Series 7, the smaller model should also be slightly larger than the 2020 Watch Series 6: Instead of the previous 40 and 44 millimeter cases, the Series 7 should have a 41 millimeter model in addition to the 45 millimeter model. Get housing. Due to the marginally larger cases and the rumored narrower display bezels, Apple could possibly give its watches larger screens. Mark Gurman also reports on these size changes. In order to make optimal use of the additional screen space, Apple will add several new watch faces, the Bloomberg reporter also claims to have learned.

The new generation of watches is not only being renewed on the outside, the inner values ​​are also being upgraded. Among other things, a new “S7” processor is to be installed, which, according to a report, should be smaller than its predecessor. With this, Apple could, among other things, create more space to integrate a battery with a larger capacity. With a larger battery, Apple could achieve a longer runtime.

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Also Bloomberg reports on the use of a new processor, but also on improved wireless connections. In addition to possibly new WLAN and Bluetooth modules, there are signs of the integration of an ultra-broadband chip that will be used for functions such as unlocking cars, doors and hotel rooms. Apple already described these features in the course of the announcement of watchOS 8.

Since the watches of the group have the Time is in a sense only an accessory and both health and fitness are in the foreground, we can also assume new features in this area. Rumor has it that Apple could integrate body temperature measurements with the new model series. However, we should not rely on it, because Gurman’s sources rather assume that this function could only find its way into the 2022 model.

It is also rumored that Apple should integrate a blood sugar sensor with which diabetics can keep an eye on their blood sugar levels. This function, too, may not come onto the market for a few years. It is currently quite uncertain what new health functions Apple is planning for the new watch, but that may change until September.

Apple Watch Series 7: New colors, old prices?

The Apple Watch Series 7 could also appear in green. (Render picture: Jon Prosser; Renders by Ian)

Also with the colors there could possibly be more variety this year, like Prosser in his The Genius Bar podcast, which he runs with Apple Track’s Sam Kohl, explains. According to his information, Apple could offer the Smartwatch in a shade of green, such as is used in the Airpods Max (test).

With regard to the prices, there are no details yet, but one throws If you take a look at the price development in recent years, it shouldn’t come as a big surprise. For example, the manufacturer asked for its series 3 to 6 watches from just under 430 euros each – with the new generation it should not be any different. In addition to the Series 7, Apple could also offer an SE model again, which is a lot cheaper, but also has fewer functions.

Article updated on August 30th: New report on larger screens and slim housings.

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