42mm Apple Watch Series 4 to Feature Resolution of 384x480

[MacRumors]

Apple's upcoming Apple Watch Series 4 models will feature larger displays thanks to reduced bezel size, and information 9to5Mac discovered in the most recent watchOS 5 beta suggests the 42mm Apple Watch will likely have a screen resolution of 384x480.

The current 42mm Apple Watch Series 3 model, for comparison, has a resolution of 312x390.

With the higher resolution (and increased PPI), Apple Watch Series 4 apps will be able to display more information at a higher resolution on the display, as shown in the example image below that were taken from a modified Apple Watch Simulator using a guesstimated PPI of 345.

As was seen in leaked marketing materials last week, the upcoming Apple Watch Series 4 models will feature at least one new watch face capable of displaying up to nine complications at one time.

Additional new watch faces could be included, and information taken from the beta suggests there will be new types of complications for Apple Watch apps to use.

Given the increase in resolution, third-party app developers will need to tweak their apps to work with the new Apple Watch Series 4 screen sizes.

Article Link: 42mm Apple Watch Series 4 to Feature Resolution of 384x480

 

[lobbyist]

9to5mac are on a roll

 

[sniffies]

Bought version 1, sold a month later
Skipped version 2
Skipped version 3

Version 4 seems to have matured enough to be worth buying

 

[CaptMarvel]

These should fly off of the shelves...just watch!!

 

[iLoveDeveloping]

Take. my. fricken. money.

 

[tzm41]

TAKE MY MONEY

 

[redheeler]

Meanwhile, the MacBook Pro's pixel density has not been improved since 2012. At least we know where Apple's priorities lie...

 

[44267547]

These should fly off of the shelves...just watch!!

The Series 4 Likely won’t even make it to the shelves. The reality is, the 15% larger display, increased battery life, additional health sensors, and a higher resolution, all while being Compatible with the existing watch bands, it could be quite some time waiting for those who don’t pre-order.

 

[macduke]

Well, websites and HTML email previews are going to look better on this thing now.

Either the watch has a higher PPI or the watch is physically bigger because the rumor is for ~15% larger display in the same body size and this seems to be more than that.

 

[syntax]

And to think, the original iPhone was 320x480. (The original Mac was 512x342.)

 

[iPhysicist]

Just gift me one. I suffered day 1 Series 0 long enough!

 

[kre62]

Seems like 9to5mac has all the scoops these days. MR falling behind.

 

[DocMultimedia]

I'll be pre-ordering. Out with the 2, in with the 4.

 

[SBlue1]

And to think, the original iPhone was 320x480. (The original Mac was 512x342.)

My first computer, the Amiga 500 had a resolution of 320x200.

 

[macduke]

Meanwhile, the MacBook Pro's pixel density has not been improved since 2012. At least we know where Apple's priorities lie...

Is this actually, seriously a problem? I can't even see pixel edges until I get under a foot from the display. In normal use it's fine. However, it would be nice to be able to drive an @3X display down to @2X but with a smaller UI so you can fit more on the display if you wanted to. The thing is 95% of people would never do this so Apple is probably preferring to keep their margins high until 4320x2700 15" displays come down in price. They could go all weird on the scaling like the iPhone Plus but I think they prefer not to.

What I would rather have is a 120Hz refresh rate.

 

[DeepIn2U]

TAKE MY MONEY

YES ...

GoodBye Circle hopefuls !!

Yet, Aluminum will need to be strengthened as the display will be close to the edge of the same watch housing if that remains the same.

Watch S0 - Skipped
Watch S1 - Skipped
Watch S2 - Nike+
Watch S3 - Nike+; sold to prepare.

Watch S4 - Nike+ ... Hoping for Stainless Steel all black!
Want it so badly.

 

[seatton]

I am so getting ready to order my 5th Apple Watch!

 

[neoelectronaut]

Pretty cool stuff. I'll see you folks at Series 5.

 

[andiwm2003]

More important would be the battery life when using gps or making calls or text. i hope they improved that by far more than 15%.

 

[D.T.]

9to5mac are on a roll

They know a guy ...

These should fly off of the shelves...just watch!!

They'll sell out in no time!

 

[waquzy]

Meanwhile, the MacBook Pro's pixel density has not been improved since 2012. At least we know where Apple's priorities lie...

I am more than happy with the current pixel density of the MBP's. It's something that doesn't even cross my mind when waiting for the new MBP's to be released and seeing what's new...

 

[jonnysods]

My came off my wrist when I dived into a water hole at a quarry last Monday. Series 2. Not happy about it, I'm rapidly trying to save something up to get a 4 though.

 

[Kabeyun]

And to think, the original iPhone was 320x480. (The original Mac was 512x342.)

True, but those Mac pixels were huge by today’s standards.

 

[sebulban]

Meanwhile, the MacBook Pro's pixel density has not been improved since 2012. At least we know where Apple's priorities lie...

Why would you need more pixels For a 15” laptop? On normal viewing distance you are not able to see the pixels anyway.
I’d rather keep good battery life and use external monitor if needed.

 

[luvbug]

Much better for my aging eyes. That's become a high priority when I'm making buying decisions.