Prosser: Apple Watch Series 7 to Feature Flat-Edged Design, New Green Color Option

[MacRumors]

The upcoming Apple Watch Series 7 will feature a flat-edged design, similar to the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, and the addition of a new green case color option, according to Apple leaker Jon Prosser.

In a video, Prosser explains that Apple is looking to redesign the Apple Watch, which has featured the same design since its launch, with the Series 7 later this year. One of the most striking new changes, according to Prosser, will be flat edges. Current Apple Watches feature curved edges, much like previous generation iPhones. However, with the iPhone 12, Apple reverted to flat edges and is even expected to do so for the upcoming MacBook Pro redesign.

In addition to the flat edges, Apple will include a new green color case option. Prosser says Apple has been testing "experimental colors" and that the green color option is not entirely set in stone. Prosser says that Apple could offer the Apple Watch 7 in a variety of additional colors.

As he has done for AirTags and AirPods Max, Prosser shared renders for the upcoming watch, which he claims are based on real-life images and CAD files he has seen from a source. Prosser says the screen size and display will remain the same but notes that he has heard that Apple has tested Apple Watch prototypes with smaller bezels and a larger display.

Prosser adds that he has only seen the design of the upcoming watch, not the specifications, which would include whether the watch will feature new sensors and health capabilities.

Apple has been rumored to be working on blood glucose and blood pressure monitoring for future Apple Watches. With the Series 6, Apple introduced Blood Oxygen tracking and previously added ECG functionality with the Apple Watch Series 4. Apple is likely to continue to push the health features on the watch, but what exactly that will entail with the Series 7 remains unknown.

It's also worth noting that Prosser says his source cannot confidently say that this specific Apple Watch design is the Series 7 and that it could even be the Apple Watch Series 8, destined for 2022. However, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo had previously reported that the 2021 Apple Watch would see a redesign, pushing Prosser to label this design as the upcoming Apple Watch.

Article Link: Prosser: Apple Watch Series 7 to Feature Flat-Edged Design, New Green Color Option

 

[macsplusmacs]

That green is just light enough for me. after having the stainless steel since Apple watch 0, might switch.

 

[alexandr]

it looks nice, personally i don't mind the shape it currently has.

 

[dantracht]

Normally I'd say.....Prosser....but this has a certain logic to it.

 

[ghanwani]

The invasion of the flat edges continues! It won't stop until there are no more rounded edges.

 

[dlewis23]

Hope this is true. I'm ready for a redesign of the Apple Watch, even if it's a small one.

 

[Lounge vibes 05]

From that recent video, the more interesting part was the fact that Apple is working on airplay for AirPods, to enable lossless streaming over Wi-Fi instead of Bluetooth.
That is quite interesting, it might explain why they have been so unclear about Lossless with AirPods

 

[SuprUsrStan]

I would love to see the return the ceramic edition with this new redesign.

 

[AngerDanger]

Customers: round Apple Watch PLEASE!

Apple: So… flatter?

 

[madmin]

I think the correct word for this is fugly

 

[Dionte]

I’m not getting the watch until I can video chat on it like inspector gadget did when I was a kid. Hoo hoo 🎼

 

[techno-Zen]

I think the correct word for this is fugly

Disagree 1000%

 

[DinkThifferent]

It looks nice, but are those flat edges comfortable on your arm?

 

[Eduardo1971]

That looks pretty-time to upgrade my Series 3 and my wife’s Series 4.

 

[goobot]

The invasion of the flat edges continues! It won't stop until there are no more rounded edges.

And then in a few years all the redesigns will go back to being round

 

[jz0309]

interesting, and plausible ... just more curious how the flat would look on the sides where the band slides in ... as for color, I don't care, IF I get the 7, it'll be black/gray

 

[happyprozak]

The existing Apple Watch design is iconic. I think Apple should release an entirely new design as a new option the way a watch company would create different designs and use the same internals.

Maybe even create a round watch.

Either way I don't think the flat edges work on the Apple Watch and it would be a shame to lose the existing iconic design.

And yes, please bring back the ceramic edition.

 

[tonie walker]

just don’t tell me current watch bands won’t work…i’m happy to upgrade my S4

 

[symphony]

Well it doesn’t look terrible from the renders, but I would call it less stylish than the rounded edges.

instead of having reflections and lights distort on a rounded body, it’s going to be a mirror reflection on flat edges with stainless steel.

I rather have the image distort, instead of perfectly seeing my skin on a flat body.

anyway, as long as my old bands work then I won’t be pissed

 

[carrrrrlos]

Because thin.

 

[Tofupunch]

I like it. Hopefully they'll slim it down a bit. I have the S3 and it feels a bit bulky to me. But more than anything, I hope they can reduce the 'bulge' of the sensor under the watch. I get that is has to be convex to get the best reading but...it's so uncomfortable.

 

[SW3029]

The real question: will old bands be compatible with the new design?

 

[alpi123]

I think the correct word for this is fugly

This is a fan concept/render, it's almost always going to be uglier than the real product.

 

[adamjackson]

I applaud apple for keeping the same watch strap connections for 7 generations and while it seems likely it'll live on another one based on these mock-ups, I wouldn't be surprised if they do a new watch strap design going forward. It'll be a sad day but if it adds some health monitoring features, I'd be okay with it.

 

[btrach144]

Just as long as the current bands work