If I recall, Gurman said a few weeks ago that the rugged model was delayed and will not be offered for the S7
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Alleged Apple Watch Series 7 CAD Renders Reveal New Design With Flat Edges and Larger Display
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I’m sure Tim & co will say that this is “the biggest update to the Apple Watch since we introduced it 6 years ago”
To me, this represents Apple Watch embracing (even more) its place as a smart watch, instead of being a luxury wristwatch. Flat edges feel more tech / manufactured, as they're simpler to produce. I think this looks good and makes sense for the direction of Apple Watch.
I love it already. Finally thinner! Now please don‘t take away the Titanium option. 🤞
I like that it will be thinner, but what about independence from iPhone? This is my Nr. 1 wish.
If this is what the new design looks like it looks like the wife is getting a "new" apple watch 6 (lightly used of course) so I can get one of these on my wrist 😁
Seeing by the sometimes imprecise nature of invasive methods like CGMs (like the Dexcom G6), I don't expect non-invasive methods to have any meaningful applicability for therapeutic decision making (such as injecting insulin on a hyperglicemia) besides just a vague suggestion on a trend.
I'm hoping a flat-top means screen protectors will stay on better. I tried two different brands of screen protectors with my current Apple Watch and they just end up peeling right up because of the curves.
Yeah flat design is a “Looks good. Feels terrible.” Moto for me.
I still love the iPhone 3G for ergonomics. And I hated the iPhone 4 feel. But iPhone 4 defiantly wins hands down on looks.
and it was the same with the X and 12.
Looks like a Chinese knockoff...
Exactly. The current rounded design acts like a bumper. I can see a lot of nicks and dings in my furniture and doors in the near future, and/or cracked watch face.
Word is they’re going straight to 75mm. 😉
My AppleWatch 3 has severe me well for the last 4 years. Going to be a tough decision to keep it, get a series 7, or move on to something like a Citizen smart watch. I know AndroidWear is hot garbage compared to AppleWatchOS, but Apple and all their recent privacy intrusion/censorship stuff is starting to wear on me (no pun intended).
I'm glad that the earlier rumours are looking more likely to be true. I do like this new flat design and the extra screen area without increasing the actual case size will be great.
The older rumours were saying the new design would be a bit thicker than the current design although "not noticeably so" (or words to that effect) whereas this rumour is saying 1.7mm thinner so that is also a nice surprise if true - just as long as battery life is at least maintained if it is getting thinner.
My only disappointment with these new renders vs the ones from the earlier rumours is that in the earlier renders the slots where the watch strap connects to the body seemed to be higher up (closer to the watch face) whereas in these renders the slots seem to be in much the same place as they are on the series 6, i.e. closer to the sensor/wrist side of the watch. I find that a bit of a shame because having the attachment point higher up does fool the eye a bit and can make a watch look thinner on the wrist than it actually is. That optical illusion coupled with a genuinely thinner watch could have turned what I view as a somewhat overly-thick series 6 look into something that looked really quite sleek whereas I think the 1.7mm reduction on its own will only turn it from overly-thick to still-a-bit-too-thick but whatever, at least it would be progress in the right direction (in my opinion).
On balance I'm excited about this redesign if indeed these rumours turn out to be accurate.
The older rumours were saying the new design would be a bit thicker than the current design although "not noticeably so" (or words to that effect) whereas this rumour is saying 1.7mm thinner so that is also a nice surprise if true - just as long as battery life is at least maintained if it is getting thinner.
My only disappointment with these new renders vs the ones from the earlier rumours is that in the earlier renders the slots where the watch strap connects to the body seemed to be higher up (closer to the watch face) whereas in these renders the slots seem to be in much the same place as they are on the series 6, i.e. closer to the sensor/wrist side of the watch. I find that a bit of a shame because having the attachment point higher up does fool the eye a bit and can make a watch look thinner on the wrist than it actually is. That optical illusion coupled with a genuinely thinner watch could have turned what I view as a somewhat overly-thick series 6 look into something that looked really quite sleek whereas I think the 1.7mm reduction on its own will only turn it from overly-thick to still-a-bit-too-thick but whatever, at least it would be progress in the right direction (in my opinion).
On balance I'm excited about this redesign if indeed these rumours turn out to be accurate.
Can’t wait for the update. Having a flat screen should help significantly reduce the scratches / wear that I see on my series 5 screen. Overall, the squared edge design will look both more modern and have classic watch vibes, which I think will be a huge improvement over the current form factor.
I dont think the flat sides will be uncomfortable because the world is full of flat sided watches which didn’t cause issues.
Well, according to this leak there are no new sensors. I don’t think anything else has been rumoured.
It's a tiny computer that's strapped to your wrist. What more do you want it do, make coffee?
I’m surprised that this got to two pages without some form of “they need to make it round” being posted.
For the record I have no problems with the rectangular shape.
For the record I have no problems with the rectangular shape.
That would really be cool - I have lovely automatic watches that I wear to the office etc. and my Apple Watch is my go-to weekend/sports watch - Would love it to be even more sporty!
They will figure it out - Instead of making it thinner - keep the current thickness and make it last a bit longer on the battery...
I have agree, but on a positive note, I think the heart rate sensor will remain the same, which means it will indeed be round against your wrist. (As seen on pictures)
On another note, the crown looks harder to use in Series 7.