The Apple Watch 7 is yet to be released but recently, there has been news about its development. We have also seen several leaks during the past few months that have given us a rough idea of what this next-generation smartwatch can offer or is capable of.
The Apple Watch 7 is set to be released in a few months. This device is a direct follow-up to the Apple Watch Series 6 and there’s no doubt that this new watch would feature some upgrades that would make it even more attractive. There’s a chance that this new watch is designed with a better health sensor with more capabilities, smoothing UI, durable batteries, and so on. There are even rumors that Apple may look into a new, flat-edged design for their new smartwatch series.
Apple has released a smartwatch every year since they started making them in 2015 and in 2020, it released two instead. These are signs that reassure experts and users alike that the Apple Watch Series 7 is under development. The release could also be accompanied by a completely new version – something similar to the Apple Watch SE that was released with the Apple Watch Series 7. There are more signs to be positive when you consider that the WatchOS 8 which is designed to power the new smartwatch was unveiled at WWDC 2021. So, many have a good idea of the software that would power this new high-end device.
But what should we expect from this new device 7? What would be different? What features are users out to see? Would we finally get to see a watch with a new design, glucometer, swim tracking abilities, and so on? There’s a lot of expectation for the latest titular release of Apple watches.
Take a look at everything we have gathered about the Apple Watch 7 so far.
Apple Watch 7 Release Date and Price
The rumors of the release date for this new smartwatch have been far between. The only real rumors so far were from Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst with reliable information on Apple products, who suggested that the Apple Watch 7 would be seen during the second half of 2021. Many users and experts look forward to the remainder of Apple’s announcements and events for the year to learn what they can about this fascinating smartwatch.
Based on previous information, it’s easy to guess that this new device would be released in mid-September 2021. For the past few years, Apple has released a new smartwatch during the fall. Last year, for the first time, Apple decided to split the release events for its iPhone and Apple Watch. The Series 6 and Apple Watch SE were released at the same time with the iPad Air 2020 while the iPhone 12 enjoyed a standalone event.
It’s unclear how Apple wants to go about its releases this year. Depending on how things turn out, we could see the Apple Watch 7 released alongside the iPhone 13.
Apple Watch 7 Price
If Apple decides to stick with what it’s known for, we’ll find that the price of this year’s smartwatch would remain fairly the same. Usually, Apple charges $399 for the entry-level price of its watch (40mm size and GPS). The price increases to $429 for the 44mm prize. Users who want some extracellular support would have to pay an additional $100 for any version.
Bearing this in mind, changes to Apple sizes and connectivity options could lead to variations in the cost of the Apple Watch. We may see some drops in the price of the cellular models too.
Apple Watch 7 Design
The design of the Apple watch has remained pretty much the same for a long time now. Many would argue that it’s long due for the chance. So, it may not come as a surprise if we see some notable changes in the regular design. According to Jon Posser, the Apple Watch 7 should feature a flat-edged chassis along with a variety of color options. There has been numerous mockup renders to suggest what the new device may appear like with the most popular one created by Posser and professional artist Ian Zelbo.
Posser believes that the display will remain pretty much the same with smaller bezels and more screen room. It’s also reported that Apple is working on a new lamination technology that could increase the thickness of the Apple Watch 7.
Apple Watch 7 Health Features
According to an early report, the Watch 7 would be designed with glucose monitoring features. If this happens, it could be a real game-changer for Apple and be one of its standout features. The report explains that the watch will be able to monitor blood sugar levels through the skin. It’s not clear yet whether apple would like to invest in a glucose-reading sensor, but it’s an addition that would appeal to a significant number of users.
CDC National Diabetes Statistics Reports in 2020 puts the total number of Americans living with diabetes at 34.2 million. This statistic shows that there would be a significant fraction of the population that could benefit from the watch’s health monitoring features. Asides, glucose monitoring features, the new watch could also be designed with swim-tracking features. We already know that the Watch OS 8 allows the device to be able to track Pilates and Tai Chi.
Apple Watch 7 Rumors: What We Would Love to See
We can make educated guesses on what to expect from Apple’s next smartwatch but we are still far away from the release to get any concrete info. Now, we can only speculate and identify some of the features we would love to see included.
- Better Battery Life: It would be a great improvement if these smartwatches could surpass the 18 – 24-hour battery life that they are accustomed to.
- Heart-rate monitoring
- MicroLED display
Conclusion
While it’s still too early to make any assumptions on the Apple Watch Series 7, we are excited to find out about its development. Many users want to see what Apple is cooking up as its competition heats up with other manufacturers.
