Apple is planning to launch a new version of the Apple Watch later this year that has been reportedly dubbed the-‘Extreme Sports’ version.
According to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, the display will have a diagonal measurement of over two inches. The ‘Extreme Sports’ model will have a screen area that is roughly 7% larger than the largest Apple Watch currently available. Additionally, the display will feature a resolution of roughly 410 by 502 pixels. Gurman hypothesizes that more fitness measurements or information might be shown on watch faces with the larger screen.
The’Extreme Sports’ watch will also feature a more durable screen and employ a metal that is stronger than aluminum.
Additionally, a bigger battery is anticipated for the watch in order to support longer workout sessions. The watch is anticipated to offer better tracking measures, such as the capacity to recognize elevation changes while trekking. The ‘Extreme Sports’ model is anticipated to be able to identify fevers by measuring the wearer’s body temperature, just like the Apple Watch 8.
The Apple Watch Series 8 can detect heartbeat irregularities and can help save lives. An upgraded version of the entry-level Apple Watch SE is also expected to be unveiled with the ‘Extreme Sports’ model later this year. The Apple Watch SE will maintain its existing 1.78-inch screen size, while the Apple Watch Series 8 will maintain its 1.9-inch diagonal screen size. The price of the ‘Extreme Sports’ Apple Watch is anticipated to be higher than the $699 pricing of the regular stainless steel model.
According to Gurman, every next Apple Watch will have an S8 processor with performance comparable to the S7 chip in the Apple Watch Series 7. Along with the release of new iPhone models in September, Apple normally also reveals new watch models.
In order to compete with goods from Garmin and others, Gurman revealed last year that Apple was considering releasing an Apple Watch with a robust case for athletes.
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