Apple getting ready to unveil the Watch with new sizes

Aug 30, 2021 17:02 GMT  ·  By

Apple is getting ready to launch the Apple Watch Series 7 next month alongside the new-generation iPhone, and naturally, the smartwatch is set to receive a bunch of substantial upgrades.

But according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, we shouldn’t expect any new health sensors, as Cupertino’s focus this year is mostly on the redesign of the Apple Watch.

In other words, the Apple Watch is getting a massive facelift that will align the device with the new iPhone with straight edges inspired by the iPhone 4.

So the new Apple Watch Series 7 will also borrow this design cue, with straight edges replacing the curved ones.

But at the same time, Apple is also planning to introduce larger displays on the Apple Watch. As compared to the previous generation, the new models are expected to come in 41mm and 45mm sizes, and thanks to smaller bezels, the screen estate would be substantially improved.

Big launch next month

And this means Apple has more space on the screen to make a series of other changes related to the data it shows to the user. This is why Gurman believes Apple would introduce some new watch faces to specifically make the most of the new screen sizes, including an updated Infograph Modular face.

At the same time, it’s believed the company is actually planning some health sensor upgrades for the 2022 Apple Watch. In other words, the Apple Watch Series 8 is the one to come with new hardware, including a body temperature sensor, with the same form factor introduced this year likely to be retained.

Apple will unveil the new smartwatches next month as part of its typical September event, while sales of the device are likely to begin a few weeks later. Obviously, Apple has remained tight-lipped on everything so far.