Apple’s New Rugged Watch: Built to Handle the Wild
Mark Gurman from Bloomberg has spilled the beans on Apple’s latest plan to bring a watch that can keep up with the toughest athletes. Below is what the gummy-gum‑teeth of the silicon world has been whispering through the wires.
Screen—Get Your Eyes on the Action
- The new Apple Watch will feature a screen that’s almost two inches across.
- That’s a 7 % bump over the Series 7. Expect more stats, more details, and less squinting.
- Unlike what some sassy analysts claimed, the Series 8 isn’t moving away from the 1.9‑inch size.
Made to Take a Hard Kick
- All‑metal chassis you can hit and “shatter‑resistant” glare that won’t let the light scare you off.
- Wider battery battlers who can keep you powered through a marathon of mountain biking, rock‑climbing, or anything that shakes your wrist.
- And yes—price will tick up compared to the standard stainless steel models.
Chip Power and Performance
- The rugged beast, alongside the fresh Series 8, will run on Apple’s S8 chipset.
- Rumor has it that the new chip’s juice is just about the same as the S7 (Series 7) and S6 (Series 6).
- This could mark the first time Apple has held performance levels steady across three generations of the Watch.
The Song of the Seconds
Apple isn’t just stopping at one or two—three new models are slated for release this year, a rollercoaster of options that’s the biggest revamp of the lineup since 2015.
What’s Next? A 50mm Surprise?
Rumors already swirl that the Series 8 may arrive in a fresh 50‑mm size. If true, it could give even more room for those bold, thick watches fans love.
