Apple Watch Series 8: 5 rumors about the new smartwatch

Just as a new iPhone sees the light of day every year, the same goes for the Apple Watch. We are now ready for the Series 8. What can we expect from the new smartwatch?

Apple, as always, keeps its mouth shut when it comes to the new devices that have yet to come out. A week to few weeks in advance, it comes with an event where it shows the latest gadgets. Fortunately, the rumor mill is running at full speed well before the launch. So we already have a small idea of ​​what to expect from the Apple Watch Series 8. We highlight a number of points.

A new design

The big question is, of course, whether the Apple Watch Series 8 will look different. Apple is not averse to using the same design for years. With the series 7 there were already rumors that the screen would be flat, but that turned out not to be the case. Now those rumors are back. The Series 8 may get flat glass on the front, Twitterer reports ShrimpAppleProfor what it’s worth.

A rugged Apple Watch Series 8

A rugged model actually means that it is a sturdier version of a device. For example, you have rugged phones. The Apple Watch Series 8 may also get such a version if we have to believe the usually reliable Mark Gurman. This version should ensure that you can also use your smartwatch in the roughest situations. Think, for example, of a spectacular mountain bike ride or while rafting. Apple may also want to make a longer battery life possible in this version. So you will probably pay more for this model.

A new dimension

The Apple Watch has been available for years in a 41 and 45 millimeter version. A third size may be added this year, according to Twitterer Ross Young. Analyst Jeff Pu backs this up. He talks about a model of 1.99 inches, which corresponds to 50 millimeters. This may be for the rugged version.

New health features in the Apple Watch Series 8

A new Apple Watch Series 8 probably also means new health features. Of course, there are a lot of rumors about exactly what these are. For example, the new smartwatch should recognize when you have a car accident, something that resembles the fall detection that is already present. In addition, the watch should also recognize sleep apnea. The usually reliable Ming-Chi Kuo, on the other hand, assumes a temperature sensor.

Under the hood

A new look is of course interesting, but it is mainly about what it can do. If we are to believe the latest rumors, it will get the S8 chip. That processor is very much based on that of the Series 7. Only in 2023 would Apple really overhaul the chip.