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At this point, a rugged Apple Watch \u201cPro\u201d has been all but officially confirmed. Not only did we start hearing whispers of this device over a year ago<\/a> but also the rumor mill has been amping up as of late with new details about potential specs<\/a> and features. The latest is that the Pro could offer multiday battery life on a single charge as well as feature the Apple Watch\u2019s first serious redesign… ever. And, if Apple truly wants to compete with the likes of Garmin and Polar, it will need both.<\/p>\n

The latest news comes courtesy of Bloomberg<\/em>\u2019s Mark Gurman in his most recent Power On<\/em> newsletter<\/a>. In it, Gurman contends <\/strong>the Pro model will be a \u201cgood bit bigger than the standard Apple Watch\u201d \u2014 to the point where it might only appeal to a \u201csubset of customers.\u201d On top of that, he notes that the device\u2019s fresh look will be an \u201cevolution of the current rectangular shape.\u201d (Though without the flat edges that were once heavily rumored for the Series 7<\/a>.) Lastly, the Pro model may be able to last multiple days thanks to a bigger battery and low-power mode as well as feature a more durable type of titanium to make it \u201cextra rugged.\u201d<\/p>\n

Apple hasn\u2019t significantly tweaked the Apple Watch\u2019s design since 2018 with the Series 4 \u2014 and even then, the changes weren\u2019t a major departure from the Series 3. At the time, Apple bumped up the size of the Series 4\u2019s display from 38mm and 42mm to 40mm and 44mm. It also changed the red dot on the digital crown of cellular models to a more subtle red ring. Subsequent models have also introduced flatter side buttons. So, considering that\u2019s <\/em>what\u2019s constituted a \u201credesign\u201d in the past, the changes Gurman described suggest a more distinct visual change is on the horizon.<\/p>\n

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A distinct visual break from the past is necessary if Apple wants a successful multisport smartwatch. From a product standpoint, a rugged Apple Watch that looks and functions too similar to the standard Series 8 would muddy the waters. Plus, it doesn\u2019t exactly encourage folks to spend more when you can already upgrade to more premium materials on the standard models. On the flip side, folks who gravitate toward multisport watches like<\/em> a more outdoorsy vibe. Button guards, large 47\u201350mm displays, and durable yet lightweight case materials are hallmarks of this category. Adding at least some of those elements would help the Pro model feel like an Apple Watch that could take a beating. Apple should also consider opting for multiple buttons, as relying solely on the touchscreen and digital crown isn\u2019t smart for an outdoorsy watch. Otherwise, there isn\u2019t a clear reason to opt for the Pro over a Garmin or a regular Series 8. <\/p>\n

Gurman\u2019s comment that the Pro model\u2019s size may only appeal to a subset of folks means we\u2019re likely to see the largest ever Apple Watch \u2014 47mm at the minimum. That\u2019s what \u201cstandard\u201d Garmin and Polar watches tend to measure and would enable the Pro to house a much larger battery. And design aesthetics aside, multiday battery life could be the<\/em> deciding factor<\/a> as to whether a Pro model will actually compete in the multisport watch space.<\/p>\n

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