Christmas is right around the corner and a lot of people are looking to buy new Apple
Watches, whether it be for themselves or for someone else, but we JUST got some BOMBSHELL
leaks for next year’s Watch models, with Apple completely switching up their lineup
and apparently releasing three brand new Apple Watch models instead of just one like they
did this year.
And that news is coming from both Mark Gurman and Ming-chi Kuo, two of the most reliable
Apple leakers out there.
So in this video, I’m gonna discuss how I think Apple is gonna pull off three new
models, what pricing we should expect for each new model, and what features they’ll
each come with as well.. since all of the sources agree that the current $199 Series
3 model is finally getting discontinued next year.. So without further ado.. Let’s get
right into it!
According to Ming-chi Kuo, next year’s Apple watch lineup will include the Series 8, a
second-generation Apple Watch SE and the extreme sports version, which definitely sounds intriguing
and a little bit vague, but I actually think that Apple could call this the Pro model,
so before I break that down, I’ve gotta cover the other two models.
First, I wanna start off with predictions for what the 2nd-gen Apple Watch SE could
look like and which features make the most sense for it to pack.
And the best way to do that is to look at what Apple did with the first-gen SE and how
they’re marketing it.
If you didn’t already know, the Apple Watch SE was introduced alongside the new Series
6 last year, but at a much lower $279 price.
And when we compared it directly to the Series 6, we realized that it was basically just
a Series 5 that was only available in an aluminum casing, and it was missing just a couple of
features like the ECG app and the always-on display.. That’s it!
So Apple essentially took the older Series 5, tweaked it a bit to drop the price, and
simply rebranded it as the SE.
And that’s exactly what I’m expecting Apple to do with the new 2nd-gen SE. They’re
just gonna take the Series 6 from last year and remove some features like the ECG app,
the blood oxygen monitoring feature, and the always-on display, and then they’re only
gonna offer it in an aluminum casing at a lower $279 price, just like the current SE.
But the nice thing is that it’s still gonna be getting some little upgrades like the new
upgraded sensor layout with the 3rd gen heart sensor that we saw on the Series 6, the new
S6 chip, 5GHz WiFi band support, and maybe even the U1 ultrawideband chip.
So that’s what I think makes sense for the new Apple Watch SE, and with that, let’s
get into the new Series 8.
If you didn’t already know, the entire Apple tech world was expecting this year’s Series
7 to get a full redesign with flat sides and a new flat display, but we obviously didn’t
get that.
What we got was a chaotic mess with Apple delaying the release date, and not even giving
people access to any of the tech specs or prices until the morning that preorders went
live.
And the most curious part is that Mark Gurman, who is basically the most reliable Apple leaker
out there, got a bunch of details wrong, like when he said the Series 7 would get a faster,
double-sided chip, updated ultra wideband tech, and improved wireless connectivity.
But we got none of them, the only two significant changes were the larger display and the faster-charging
speed, that’s literally it!
And even the new S7 chip was already proven to be a rebranded S6 chip with no speed or
efficiency improvements.
So the big question we have to answer is what happened to that flat-edged design that we
even got CAD files for, and could we potentially see it come next year?
Well, I think I’ve finally figured out what happened, and this is by far the most reasonable
answer.
Way back in March of 2021, Mark Gurman reported that Apple was working on a new Rugged Watch
model for extreme sports as soon as this year, which is the same rumor that we’re hearing
about now for the 2022 models.
But then in June, he came back and said that the new extreme sports model has been delayed
and won’t arrive until 2022 at the earliest.
Well, here’s my theory that explains what happened.
What if all of the leaks we were seeing about that flat-edged Apple Watch were actually
for the extreme sports model that Apple decided to delay by another year?
And so when all of those CAD files, images and other details leaked for that new watch
model, everyone just assumed it was for the Series 7.
Like for example, what if that double-sided chip that Mark Gurman leaked was actually
meant for the 2022 models, along with the updated ultrawideband chip and the better
wireless connectivity?
And another detail mark got wrong was that Apple would use a new lamination technique
to get the display panel closer to the front glass. So what if that was actually for the
new extreme sports model? Because the front cover glass on the Series 7 that we got is
actually further from the display.
So what if Apple planned to release that new extreme model this year but something went
wrong with production so they delayed it and decided to give the Series 7 a more minor
update?
And then in 2022, they planned to finally update the internals of the Series 8 and release
that new extreme sports model?
Well, that’s exactly what I think is gonna happen, so before I explain why it makes sense
for the new extreme model to have flat sides and a flat display, I want to quickly cover
what we should expect from the regular Series 8.
First of all, we should probably expect it to come with the same $399 starting price
and the same exact design and display sizes.
But this time around, the big changes will be focused on the inside, with features like
a new body temperature sensor, as well as updated sensors, like the optical heart sensor.
And apparently, Apple has been working closely with Rockley Photonics which created a clinic
on the wrist digital health sensor system which enables wearable devices to monitor
multiple biomarkers, including core body temperature, blood pressure, body hydration, alcohol, lactate,
blood glucose trends, and more!
That is absolutely mind blowing and apparently, it works by generating lasers to non-invasively
probe beneath the skin to analyze blood and everything else.
And if you think that’s not coming to the Apple Watch any time soon, it was recently
revealed that Apple is the largest customer of that company, and since the tech has already
launched with their own product, we can expect it to come to the Apple Watch maybe even next
year.
An on top of all of that, everything that Mark previously leaked like the faster double-sided
chip, the updated ultrawideband tech, and improved wireless connectivity like maybe
WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 will probably be coming as well.
So just to sum up the new Series 8, we should expect the same design, the same price, but
with some updated internal specs and new sensors like for measuring body temperature and more.
But now with that out of the way, we’ve gotta move over to the new Extreme sports
model and what it could look like.
I personally think that the new flat-sided design makes sense because it would actually
make it a lot more durable, just like what Mark Gurman was talking about.
For example, since that new design would feature a completely flat glass cover, it’ll be
much more durable because the metal rim would offer a ton of protection in case it falls
or you accidentally smack something with the watch itself, compared to the current design
that literally has glass extending over the edges, completely exposed.
On top of that, Apple could use a new titanium alloy as the casing material for this watch,
which would make sense because Titanium is not only very durable and scratch resistant,
but it’s also much lighter than stainless steel, which would be another benefit for
extreme athletes like Mark Gurman was mentioning.
And the reason I think this makes sense is that we currently have rumors that the upcoming
iPhone 14 Pro models will have a new titanium alloy chassis, so what if they use the same
material for this new model?
And going even further, we had leaks from 2018 that Apple would adopt new solid state
buttons that don’t physically click, but instead have haptic feedback, just like Touch
ID worked on the iPhone 7.
And the main benefit of this is that it would further improve water resistance since there
will no longer be a gap or crack, and they would also take up less internal space, leaving
more room for a bigger battery or other components.
And that right there is what I think is the key to this new model, and it’s why I personally
think Apple will call it the Series 8 Pro instead of some other weird extreme sports
name.
Yes, I said Pro, finally coming to the Apple Watch, and if you think I’m crazy, it was
discovered that Apple once considered launching an Apple Watch Pro, but they decided to hold
off, so maybe it’s finally time to launch a Pro model watch?
And if you’re wondering what would warrant the Pro title, I’ve been doing a bit of
research and everything actually lines up, so let me explain!
First off, if the display is truly gonna be flat, it’s gonna add a lot more durability
since it’s totally protected, which will then allow Apple to make the glass thinner
without sacrificing durability.
And then since the glass is flat, they can laminate the new flat display panel closer
to the glass, just like what Mark Gurman leaked earlier this year, which will essentially
save huge amounts of internal space, allowing Apple to pack in a much larger battery and
whatever else they want to put in there, especially if the solid-state buttons help save even
more space.
But going even further, the new boxy shape by itself will greatly increase the internal
volume, just like what Apple did with the new MacBook Pros, which once again allows
for an even bigger battery, so i wouldn’t be surprised if we get at least 24 hours of
battery life or more!
So in my opinion, a more durable design with a titanium casing, a flat display, and better
battery life would definitely be worthy of the Pro title.
But wait, there’s more! Ross Young said that there will be three different display
sizes next year, including a new even bigger display for the Series 8 compare to the 7.
And since both Mark Gurman and Ming-chi Kuo agree that Apple will finally stop selling
the old Series 3 with the smaller display sizes, this means that we should expect the
new model to come with brand new 42 and 46mm display sizes that are 1mm larger than the
current Series 7’s displays, and that’s another thing that helps the Pro title make
more sense.
And if you really think about it.. A larger display as the third size that Ross Young
mentioned makes much more sense than a smaller display, because with a completely flat display,
it’s much easier to reduce the size of the bezels and make it larger.
And we know this for sure because that’s what allowed Apple to increase the display
size of the iPhone 12 Pro Max up to 6.7 inches from the previous 6.5 inches, since the flat
glass meant that the display panel itself could sit closer to the edge of the internal
chassis, thus reducing the bezel size and allowing for a larger display.
And this leads me to my final point about why that new model should be called the Series
8 Pro..
If that new Extreme sports model is simply called something like the Rugged edition and
someone doesn’t really want a watch focused on durability, then they’ll have the option
of going with the regular Series 8 model, but the downside is that the display size
will be smaller, which is gonna be disappointing!
So Apple can instead call it the Series 8 Pro to let people know that it’s the best
model out there, with the best battery life, the best features, the most durable casing,
better water and dust resistance, and the new flat-sided design.
And the main reason to do ALL of this is so that Apple can finally offer an EVEN more
expensive Pro model while at the same time allowing them to keep the regular Series 8
at the same $399 starting price despite all of the inflationary and supply chain pressures
because they won’t have to give it the best of the best anymore, which is genius!
They’ll instead introduce the latest features and tech on the new Pro model year after year
after year, so for example, if they finally bring 5G connectivity to the watch, they’ll
give it to the Pro model first, and if they finally wanna introduce a new Micro-LED display,
the Pro model gets it first, and if the new Rockley Photonics features will be ready to
go into the Apple Watch, it might even launch on the more expensive Pro model first!
And even if Apple charges up to 7 or $800 for this Pro model, people would be lining
up to buy it because it would already come with the more expensive Titanium casing, along
with a totally new design and awesome features like better battery life, especially if they
can crank out a full 24 hours of battery life instead of the current 18, which is probably
the biggest complaint people have with the Apple watch.
And since they’re finally getting rid of the $199 Apple Watch Series 3 and replacing
it with a $279 new SE model, the average selling price across all of these new Apple Watch
models will be increased even higher than before, meaning more revenue for Apple.
So with that said, if you’re looking to buy an Apple Watch and you don’t mind waiting
another 9 months for the potential Pro model, then that might actually be a great idea,
especially if better battery life, durability, and a new flat design is something that you’re
really interested in!
But if you’d rather buy one right now before Christmas, you can find links to the best
sales on current Apple Watch models on Amazon by using the links in the description or pinned
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