Apple’s biggest fall release is usually the iPhone. Even when the company unveiled the very first Apple Watch at the “Wish we could say more” event in September 2014, it still took precedence over the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, which brought a new design spectacular and the biggest screen of Apple. never put in a smartphone.
But this fall could be different. While the iPhone 14 will still be Apple’s biggest seller this holiday season, it’s shaping up to be a somewhat minor refresh. Even the iPhone 14 Pro, which gets the lion’s share of major updates, will largely be an S-type upgrade over last year’s iPhone 13 Pro.
In the meantime, rumors have swirled around the Apple Watch Series 8, and it looks like it might be the biggest change ever to Apple’s wearable lineup. From new sensors to new sizes, models and features, the Apple Watch 2022 line could be the most powerful Apple has ever made.
So here are five reasons why the Apple Watch announcement this fall could be even bigger than the iPhone:
We are getting a brand new model
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been reading persistent rumors about a new Pro model that will add an all-new model to the Apple Watch lineup. It seems to mix together several rumors we’ve heard over the last year: a streamlined design, a larger screen, a sturdy casing and new features aimed at “extreme” athletes. While the model will surely be expensive on the edition level – reports say it could cost upwards of $899 – and aimed at an extremely niche crowd, it will represent a dramatic new direction for Apple’s wearable.
Until now, Apple has separated its Apple Watch lines by groups (Nike, Hermes) or by material (Edition), but a new Pro line with a larger screen and a new design could represent an extension of the Apple Watch line for include specialized models intended for particular carriers. Although it’s not a big seller, this Apple Watch Pro could mean big things for the future of the line.
A better SE is on the way
When the $279 Apple Watch SE launched in 2000, it was an intriguing option. Sandwiched between the main $199 and $399 Apple Watch Series 3 model, it brought the new design with fewer features and sensors for an affordable price.
But two years later, it’s getting pretty long in the tooth, especially without an always-on display. Rumors say that Apple will add one to the SE this year, and it could also take an ECG sensor and a faster processor. All of that would make it fantastic value, especially if Apple drops the price to $249 or $229.
The Apple Watch 3 is finally on its way this year.
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Series 3 is finally going
Why would Apple lower the price of the SE? Because all signs point to Apple finally dropping the Apple Watch Series 3 from the lineup.
The worst value of any of Apple’s entry-level products, the Series 3 is underpowered, undersized, and underwhelming. We’ll be happy to see him go, but a huge question remains: will Apple replace him with anything? The Apple Watch SE is a bit more expensive than the Series 3, and Apple has been selling the two side-by-side for two years now. So once the Series 3 is retired, will there be a new model in its place? A Series 4? The old SE? We will have to wait and see.
Battery life will be much better
There are rumors that Apple might add a bigger battery to the new Pro model, but even beyond that, the Apple Watch could finally get a serious boost in battery life. The device already has a power-reserve mode that shuts down all functions except a small digital clock, but a new low-power mode should offer a much more useful way of preserving power. energy. According to reports, you will now be able to save battery by disabling certain features like on the iPhone. This could be a game-changer for the Apple Watch, as users can potentially extend its life by several hours.
The Apple Watch could get a new sensor this year.
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New sensor could check for fevers
The Apple Watch Series 7 didn’t get new sensors, but the Apple Watch Series 8 would. And it could be a big one. The latest rumors say that Apple will add a temperature sensor to the Apple Watch this year, which may be able to track fertility and alert you to impending illness. As we still grapple with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the ability to detect fevers and temperature spikes before they register on a thermometer would be an essential and game-changing health feature for the Apple Watch.