Going by the rumors, Apple is getting ready to launch some of the long-awaited Apple Watch features later this year. That includes a refreshed design, blood sugar monitoring, improved sleep tracking, and more. But, will all these rumored features become a reality? Will Apple Watch 7 use a mini-LED display like the M1 iPad Pro 2021? Well, only a deep dive can let you discover the right answers.
- Apple Watch Series 7 Release Date
- Apple Watch Series 7 Price
- Apple Watch Series 7 Features (Rumored)
- Brand New Design with Flat Edges
- MicroLED Display or No?
- New Rugged Apple Watch
- Blood Glucose & Alcohol Monitoring
- Apple Watch Series 7: What We Expect to See
- Touch ID Support
- New S7 Processor and Improved Battery Life
Apple Watch Series 7 Release Date
Apple took the difficult decision of splitting the Apple Watch and iPhone 12 launch events last year. While the former arrived right on schedule in mid-September, the iPhone 12 series was delayed until October. The circumstances in 2020 were way different than 2021, and we expect the company to return to its usual mid-September hardware launch cycle.
Apple Watch Series 7 Price
Brand New Design with Flat Edges
After several years, Apple Watch is all set to embrace a brand new design. The Cupertino giant last introduced a major design upgrade with the Apple Watch Series 4 back in 2018. The consecutive models have since carried forward the same design with minor improvements here and there. That’s about to change with the Apple Watch 7.
[Update on 15 June] Yet another report from Bloomberg claims that Apple has tested thinner display borders for the Apple Watch Series 7. That could mean that the Apple Watch Series 7 will come with thinner display bezels. Moreover, the report also mentions that Apple is testing a new lamination technique that will bring the display closer to the front cover of the watch.
There are also reports suggesting that the Series 7 will come with the Ultrawide Band functionality that launched with the iPhone 11 originally. It remains to be seen what functionality Apple is aiming to enable on the Apple Watch with the ultrawide band, but hopefully we’ll get more details as we near the launch.
Apple is planning to equip the future Apple Watch models with a MicroLED display, thanks to its higher brightness, improved color gamut, and power efficiency. However, that is not going to happen until next year or 2023, according to reports. That means the Apple Watch 7 will continue to have an OLED display just like its predecessor. Image Courtesy: Apple
New Rugged Apple Watch “Explorer Edition”
Apple is planning to launch a rugged and more shock-resistant smartwatch alongside the Apple Watch Series 7. Internally, this variant is often referred to as Apple Watch “Explorer Edition” and will target adventurers and extreme sports athletes, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman (a reliable source for Apple-related matters).
Another major addition to the Apple Watch Series 7 could be the blood glucose monitoring technology designed for managing conditions such as diabetes. As per a report from ETNews, the upcoming Apple Watch will feature blood glucose monitoring via a non-invasive optical sensor. For those uninitiated, measuring blood glucose levels (also known as blood sugar levels) is crucial for managing conditions such as diabetes.
It’s worth pointing out that measuring blood glucose generally requires using an implanted continuous glucose monitor (CGM) or testing a drop of blood in a blood sugar meter. However, Apple’s rumored blood glucose optical sensor is said to be a skin-top continuous monitoring solution that works without an implant. Reports suggest that the Cupertino giant has already secured patents for blood glucose monitoring and is currently focusing on enhancing the reliability and stability of the technology.
Touch ID Support
Recently, Apple received (via Patently Apple) a patent for a Touch ID button for Apple Watch. As per the report, the Apple Watch may use biometric identification for several purposes, including app authorization, device unlocking, payments, and more. We know this is wishful thinking, but a Touch ID sensor on Apple Watch 7 could be a huge step towards bolstering security.
New S7 Processor & Improved Battery Life
If our prediction turns out to be right, the lower-end models may have 1GB RAM and 32GB storage. The top-tier variants may have 2GB RAM and 64GB storage. Talking about the battery life of the Apple Watch Series 7, there are no reports about that either. So, we will have to go with the guesswork with it as well.
