Apple did a number on leakers last year by revealing a watch with minimal design changes. To be fair to insiders, nothing is official until Apple announces it. Anyhow, the design that tipsters thought was for the Apple Watch Series 7, was actually for the Watch Series 8 apparently.
Numerous reports had said that the Apple Watch Series 7 would feature a flat-edged design but that didn't materialise and the watch instead came with rounder sides and a bigger display. ShrimpApplePro, a relatively new leaker on the scene, who was also the first to talk about the iPhone 14 Pro redesign, has heard from their sources that a future Apple Watch model, probably the Series 8, could feature a flat glass.
Leaked render showcases Apple Watch Series 8's flat screen
While reporting about an unannounced Apple Watch model with a flat screen last year, FrontPageTech had mentioned that the new design might be for the Watch Series 8 and not the 7, and that's exactly what happened. They have now created new renders to give us a preview of what the watch could look like. The flatter display and edges give the wearable a more refined look and we are definitely digging the new design. If you'd rather go for a round watch, the Google Pixel Watchcould be the one for you.
Back to the Watch Series 8, the new design, coupled with the rumoured health features, could make it the best smartwatch of the year.
Reports have said that the Watch Series 8 may offer improved atrial fibrillation monitoring as well as a body temperature sensor. The wearable could also offer a new low-power mode to improve battery life and satellite connectivity, as well as new watch faces and workout types.
The watch will reportedly be available in three sizes and might be accompanied by a budget model and a rugged variant aimed at athletes. It will likely be announced in September alongside the iPhone 14 series.
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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.
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