A new Apple Watch is likely to arrive later this year, and not just the Apple Watch 7. It is reported that Apple is working on a rough version of its famous smartwatch, targeting Garmin’s demographic of people who fond of outdoor sports.
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, “people familiar with the matter” say an Apple Watch variant that caters to real sports athletes could go on as early as 2021. It’s likely to add to the much-anticipated 7th-generation Apple Watch, similar to how the company offered the Apple Watch SE alongside the Apple Watch 6 last year.
So what would make a ruggedly Apple Watch different from the one we already know? Gurman sources say Apple could discuss a rubberized exterior that is more waterproof than the aluminum, titanium and stainless steel case offerings.
While the Apple Watch is already a capable outdoor companion, offering GPS, emergency services and all manner of activity tracking, it is usually not the preferred choice for very poor walkers, cyclists and climbers. rocks. Instead, most of the best sports watches boast levels of durability at the military level, including superior water, temperature and resistance to abrasion.
Apple Rough Watch: Battery life will be very important
The flagship outdoor sports watches also offer a huge increase in battery life compared to the current Apple Watch. Most versions of the Apple smartwatch last around 18 hours, but that estimate declines when using continuous GPS tracking. The duration of some externally focused wearables in their active GPS-only modes is 18 hours.
The recently released Garmin Enduro can last up to a year (yes, 365 days) in its best battery saving mode, just to show you what Apple is up against.
If Apple plans to compete with the best Garmin watches, it could look to improve the overall battery life of the Apple Watch. This has been a wish list update among Apple Watch fans for several years now, so we’re cautiously optimistic about it eventually happening.
Even Bloomberg stores discount their intelligence. People “familiar with the matter,” said the rugged Apple Watch model is still subject to a ban or delay. Apparently, this isn’t the first time Apple has thought of launching this breed of smartwatch variant as well.
Rough price and release date of Apple Watch
Whether you are a fan of long-term outdoor sports or have taken up a bold new activity in the past year because of the safety limits of indoor activities, a special sports watch is a smart investment. We say invest because famous models like the Garmin fenix 6 and Enduro do not come cheap.
It will be interesting to see if the rumored, rugged Apple Watch comes at a higher cost like other high-end ones. The Series 7 baseline is likely to become cheaper (if you need a low-priced sports watch, consider the Garmin Instinct or Amazfit T-Rex Pro.)
If the rugged Apple Watch is set to release this year alongside Series 7, we should expect a few more leaks in the coming months. Like clockwork, Apple has scheduled their annual Apple Watch updates for September.
And if the Apple Watch is rough which is not arriving this year, I wonder what the company ‘s trick is on the seam – err, or the fist. Since Apple split its Apple Watch and iPhone events last year, the Apple Watch 7 may not be a side-by-side debate for the iPhone 13. It looks like the company will need some fodder for a larger flagship Apple Watch. beyond its main place.