Seems pretty obvious to me that apple will keep watches size and band compatibility for a very long time and just keep iterating until the screen is bezeless and the watch is as thin as the band.
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Rumor: Apple Watch Series 7 to Come in Larger 41mm and 45mm Sizes
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I agree. They had to have put a lot of thought into the connector, knowing they’d be designing around it for a while. If they nuke their old band collection by changing the connector, I think it could impact future band sales. People could be reluctant to collect new bands, knowing they may go by the wayside in the future. It’s a good design— fast and easy to change, secure, and still much thinner than the overall thickness of the device. They could reduce the thickness by 50%+ and still accommodate this current connector design, I feel.
On the compatibility question, I wonder if Apple will draw a distinction with 40mm and 44mm bands and their connectors being compatible with S7 while previous size generation 38mm and 42mm bands will be out of the size tolerances. Could we go 3mm smaller and still “fit?” This would be the logical end of the S3, for sure.
very cool
The upcoming Apple Watch Series 7 will come in larger 41mm and 45mm case sizes, replacing the current 40mm and 44m options offered since the Apple Watch Series 4, according to a leaker on popular Chinese platform Weibo.
The account sharing the information goes by UnclePan, who has shared information regarding Apple's plans in the past. According to a post from the leaker this week, the upcoming Series 7 will be offered in 41mm and 45mm case sizes.
Up until the Apple Watch Series 4, Apple had offered 38mm and 42mm case sizes. With the Series 4 in 2018, which included a larger display, the case sizes got larger with 40mm and 44mm options, replacing the older sizes. A hallmark feature of the Apple Watch that has carried through each generation has been compatibility with older Apple watch bands.
Since the Series 4, all Apple Watch bands have been compatible across each generation for the same case size. According to the leaker, this will still be the case with the Apple Watch Series 7, allowing bands designed for 40mm and 44mm Apple Watches to work with the newer 41mm and 45mm sizes.
The increase in case sizing is not entirely surprising, as the upcoming Apple Watch is expected to feature smaller bezels and a flat-edged design, allowing for a greater surface area of the display.
According to Apple leaker Jon Prosser, beyond an updated flat-edged design with a larger display, the Apple Watch Series 7 will be offered in a new green case color. Prosser, earlier in May, shared renders of what the upcoming Apple Watch could look like.
The Apple Watch Series 7 is expected to be announced alongside the iPhone 13 at a digital Apple Event next month. In the coming months, other new products we're expecting include new iPads, updated AirPods, a high-end Mac mini, and redesigned MacBook Pros.
Article Link: Rumor: Apple Watch Series 7 to Come in Larger 41mm and 45mm Sizes
The exact dimensions of the current Apple Watch can be found here (pages 278 and 279):
Also of interest are the very specific requirements and dimensions for watch band lugs, on page 63, etc.
Also of interest are the very specific requirements and dimensions for watch band lugs, on page 63, etc.
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Pity they don't have a Watch mini - that would suit my wife (with very small wrists) so much better.
However given the unfortunate "success" of the iPhone mini that's probably not likely.
However given the unfortunate "success" of the iPhone mini that's probably not likely.
Why should they change the form factor? There‘s no technical requirement or improvement to be gained. A wrist stays a wrist. They may change the connectors internally to e.g. integrate a new communication interface between Watch and a Smart band. But I do expect the outer form factor to be here to stay.
If at all, they may make the connector wider, in order to accommodate even bigger watches in the future. But you can bet there would be adapters for smaller „standard“ bands, perhaps even from Apple directly (after all, they truly love adapters ;-)
The 40 mm Watch is already the smallest smart watch on the market. Did she ever try one?
I can't see a band design ever changing, while the overall design of the watch can change many times. Band design is perfectly fine the way it is.
perhaps you might consider the 41mm model then?
But then people might just think he's broke.
Yes, and once all devices have become so large that something feels missing at the low end, a new entry level category device is added, called the “itch”
Ohh thankfully someone finally said it....seriously Matthew...perhaps you might consider the 41mm model then?
Just don’t activate the cellular.
I’m like you: I like steel, but don’t want cellular. I’m on my 2nd cellular watch I haven’t activated.
The red ring on the crown is also a massive mistake for me. I'd pay more to not have that spoiling the look.
It should be all about the battery and connectivity. I received a cellular Apple Watch from Vodafone for just €5 per month for 24 months and while its good, it's definitely not perfect.
I like the sensors, data, very accurate GPS and cellular connectivity and AirPod support, but there are some seriously poor downsides.
I like the sensors, data, very accurate GPS and cellular connectivity and AirPod support, but there are some seriously poor downsides.
- Sensor connectivity sucks. The damned thing can take your heart rate, but keeps the data to itself. No BT or ANT+ support so for people who genuinely do sports, it sucks.
- The battery life is dire. I charge it once, sometimes twice per day to keep it going, whereas my Garmin Vivoactive will last over a week which is incredibly, even under heavy usage. I would quite happily sacrifice cellular connectivity for this.
We're getting there. I'll buy another one when they hit 48mm. Many of my designer watches are 50mm.
that can be a problem)) wearing a rolex alongside an aw can help a lot!