Apple is expected to announce new smartwatches this year and there is a lot to be excited about. There have been rumors that the new Apple Watches will sport bigger screens, and a reputable source has now confirmed it is true along with more details. There is also new info about future models.
A Bloomberg report has revealed that the Apple Watch Series 7 will be available in two sizes – 41mm and 45 mm. The latter will have a screen size of about 1.9 inches, an increase from the 1.78 inches of the 44mm Apple Watch Series 6. The resolution has also increased to 396 x 484, resulting in a 16% increase in pixels. Unfortunately, the screen details of the 41mm version were not revealed.
Apple will take advantage of the new screen size by showing more information on the screen. It has also been stated that the Apple Watch Series 7 will be getting new watch faces that make the best use of this new screen size. One of the new Watch Faces is called Modular Max, and apart from showing the time, it will also show a small complication such as the day of the week, temperature, or a shortcut to an app, alongside a larger complication.
Other new Watch Faces mentioned are Continuum – which will change based on the flow of time and the current hour; Atlas and World Timer – which shows all the 24 time zones; and new Nike and Hermes faces.
The display of the new Apple Watches is said to use a new lamination technique that brings the display closer to the protective glass. Unfortunately, it has led to production issues that may result in the smartwatches getting delayed or limited supply at launch.
Bloomberg also reported that Apple is planning to announce a successor to the Apple Watch SE next year as well as a rugged model targeted at extreme sports users. The flagship watch will also get a refresh with a new feature being a body temperature sensor. Other reported features coming to the Apple Watch line in the future are a non-invasive blood sugar monitor and a blood pressure monitor.
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