14 DAY TRIAL // Apple is expected to release a new-generation Apple Watch in the fall of the year, and in many ways, this is one of the most anticipated upgrades in a very long time.
First of all, people familiar with the matter seem to believe that Apple would finally give up on the rounded edges and introduce the straight design borrowed from the latest iPhones. This design change was originally planned to go live on the Apple Watch Series 7, but it’s believed Apple ended up struggling with quality issues, so it pushed the debut back for one year.
Then, the other notable change is the debut of a Pro-branded Apple Watch, which could come with a battery upgrade, possibly a larger screen, and increased durability. The Pro model has never been teased by Apple, but the company seems ready to expand the smartwatch lineup with the introduction of a more premium, and therefore more expensive, device.
But according to well-known Apple watcher Mark Gurman, the premium treatment doesn’t necessarily mean we’ll be getting a massive performance upgrade as well.
Not at all.
As it turns out, Apple’s new-generation S8 chip, which will be exclusive to the Series 8, will come with the same specifications as the S7 available on the Apple Watch Series 7. In theory, this shouldn’t necessarily be a major concern, but here’s the problem.
The specifications of the S7 chip are the same as the ones of its predecessor that powered the Apple Watch Series 6. In other words, the Apple Watch Series 8 will be powered by a chip whose specifications will match the ones of a two-year-old model.
The bigger question is whether Apple is planning a new-generation chip for the Pro model or not. If it doesn’t, then this device could leave a lot to be desired, especially because Apple doesn’t necessarily seem interested in addressing the main complaints from users, including the lack of customizations, the limited battery life, and the restrictions that can be seen all over the place.