A New Apple Watch Pro Redesign Might Debut This Fall

In less than two months, Apple will reportedly unveil its next-generation wearable: the Apple Watch Series 8. As with previous model updates, we anticipate that Apple will use the same name and numbering convention for this new device. In fact, based on Apple’s recent product launches, we’re much more likely to see an updated version of an existing model rather than an entirely new device category at their September launch.

But there were also rumors circulating about a potential Apple Watch Pro redesign and whether it would be called that or something else entirely. It seems as if every few months, there is a new rumor about it being released, with some new features that are different from the current wearable series. Here’s everything we’ve gathered so far.

The Apple Watch Pro redesign

The new Apple Watch Pro redesign will have a more rugged look that will likely attract extreme sports athletes and enthusiasts, according to a Bloomberg news published by Mark Gurman on July 07, 2022. 

Gurman added that this high-end Apple watch is made of solid metal than aluminum, with its casing made of “a more durable formulation of titanium to make it extra rugged.” He also claimed that the Apple Watch Pro redesign has the “largest smartwatch display to date”, with a screen size of almost 2 inches diagonally compared to the standard Apple watch’s 1.9 inches display. 

Possible features

Guzman also noted that having a bigger display can better present fitness metrics, perfect for “tracking metrics like elevation during hiking workouts and data while swimming.” Moreover, as part of their new features, the Apple Watch Series 8 and “Pro” will reportedly be able to take a person’s temperature to check for fever. 

In the same Bloomberg post, Guzman shared that all upcoming Apple watches in 2022 “will use an S8 processor with similar performance to the S7 chip in the Apple Watch Series 7, which was on par with the S6 in the Apple Watch Series 6 from two years ago”. Macworld noted in a July 8 post that this seems like “bad news” as there appears to be no upgrade in terms of processor performance compared to the Apple Watch 7.   

What do we call it?

In a recent post, Macworld speculates on a few names for the rumored high-end Apple watch, naming Apple Watch Pro, Apple Watch Max, Apple Watch Sports, Apple Watch Extreme, and Apple Watch Explorer Edition as possible options. However, they believe Apple will use the name Apple Watch Pro because “Pro is a brand that Apple uses to emphasize the pro features of its Macs and iPhones and iPads, so it would make sense for it to come to the Watch.”

Mark Gurman also noted the same in his July 10 Bloomberg post, saying, “I think the company will probably go with the Apple Watch Pro name and marketing.”

Gurman added, “whether it will be called the Apple Watch Extreme, Apple Watch Max, Apple Watch Explorer Edition, or the Apple Watch Pro, Apple Inc. is set to give the Apple Watch its ‘Pro’ tier.”

Price Predictions

Macworld anticipates that this upcoming high-end watch will cost more than the Apple Watch 8. But they also noted that it wouldn’t probably be at the top of the price tier since “Apple sells watches with different bands, it’s likely not to be the most expensive watch and strap combination you can buy”. They predicted that the price would be $499/£499.

Gurman also gave his fearless forecast saying that “given that the new high-end Apple Watch will pack in a slightly larger display, new sensors and higher-end materials, I wouldn’t be surprised if it starts closer to $900 to $999.”

According to rumors, the new Apple Watch Pro release date might be the same as the Apple Watch Series 8. Apple will reportedly unveil the Apple Watch Pro redesign in September this year.