Apple’s biggest fall release is usually the iPhone. Even when the company showed off the first Apple Watch at its event I wish I could say more September 2014 was a step back from the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, which brought a dramatic new design and the biggest screen that Apple had put in a smartphone.
But this fall could be different. Although the iPhone 14 will continue to be Apple’s bestseller this holiday season, it’s shaping up to be a somewhat minor update.
Even the iPhone 14 Pro, which will get the bulk of the major updates, will largely be an “S” type upgrade over last year’s iPhone 13 Pro.
In short, the iPhone 14 may not be the star of the show. Meanwhile, rumors are swirling around the Apple Watch Series 8, and it looks like it could be the biggest change to the Apple Watch lineup. portable from Apple. Even without a new design, the 2022 Apple Watch line could be Apple’s most powerful yet.
From new sensors to new sizes, models and features, here are five reasons why this fall’s Apple Watch announcement could be even bigger than the iPhone’s.
There will be a whole new model
Over the past few weeks, we’ve heard persistent rumors of a new Pro model that will add an all-new model to the Apple Watch lineup.
It looks like several rumors we’ve heard over the past year will be mixed up: a sleek design, a bigger screen, a sturdy case and new features aimed at “extreme” athletes.
While the model will surely be pricey in a special-edition style (it’s rumored it could cost upwards of $899) and will be aimed at a very specific audience, it will be a whole new direction for the portable from Apple.
Until now, Apple separated its Apple Watch ranges according to their bracelets (Nike, Hermès) or their material (Edition), but a new Pro range with a larger screen and a new design could represent an extension of the range. Apple Watch. .
Even if it doesn’t work out from a sales perspective, this Apple Watch Pro could mean big things for the future of the line.
A better SE is on the way
When the $299 / MXN 7,499 Apple Watch SE arrived in 2020, it was somewhat intriguing. Sitting between the $219 / MXN $4,999 Apple Watch Series 3 and the $479 / MXN $11,399 main model, it brought the new design with fewer features and sensors for an affordable price.
Two years later, it feels dated, especially with no permanent display. Rumors say that Apple will add one to the SE model this year, and it could also feature an ECG sensor and a faster processor.
All of which will make it great value for money, especially if Apple drops its price.
Series 3 will eventually be discontinued
Why might Apple lower the price of the SE? Because all the signs point to Apple finally removing the Series 3 from its catalog.
The Series 3, the lowest-rated of all of Apple’s entry-level products, is underpowered, undersized and underwhelming. We’re glad he’s gone, but a big question remains: Will Apple replace him with something?
The Apple Watch SE is considerably more expensive than the Series 3, and Apple has been selling both models at the same time for two years. So once the Series 3 is retired, will there be a new model in its place? A Series 4? The old SE? We will have to wait and see.
Battery life will be much better
There are rumors that Apple might add a bigger battery to the new Pro model, but even beyond that, the Apple Watch could finally get a big boost in battery life.
The device already has a power reserve mode that disables all functionality except for a small digital clock, but a new low power mode should offer a much more useful way to save power.
According to various reports, you will be able to save battery by disabling certain features like on the iPhone. This could be a game-changer for the Apple Watch, as users could extend its life for hours.
A new sensor could detect fever
The Apple Watch Series 7 didn’t get new sensors, but the Apple Watch Series 8 is supposed to. And that could be important.
The latest rumors say that Apple will add a temperature sensor to the Apple Watch this year, which may be able to track fertility and alert you to an upcoming illness.
As we are still dealing with the effects of the pandemic, the ability to detect fevers and temperature spikes before they register on a thermometer would be an essential health feature and a big change for the Apple Watch.
Original article published on igamesnews.com.
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