Apple Watch Series 8 rumour roundup: A Rugged Pro variant, improved design, new health features and more

Apple’s big Far Out event is happening in the next 24 hours and there’s a lot to expect this time. Apple is said to unveil multiple devices this year including three new next-gen smartwatches- Apple Watch series 8, Apple Watch SE 2 and Apple Watch Pro. These upcoming smartwatches are said to come with a changed design, bigger display size, and several new health features.

The Pro variant of the smartwatch is said to target extreme sports enthusiasts like hikers and bikers. The smartwatch is expected to come with a big 47mm case size, a bigger battery, a durable shatterproof flat display and a titanium casing. The watch is rumoured to have a 7 percent larger display and a flat display. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that the rugged model could cost anywhere between $900 and $1000 and Apple could justify this massive price jump with host of new features in the watch. The watch could launch alongside the new iPhones with expected availability from September 16. The Pro variant is also said to come with a bigger battery size that can power the device beyond 18 hours.