Rumored Apple Watch Pro could cost $900
The long-rumored rugged Apple Watch Series 8 model could be given the "Pro" branding, a report claims, with Apple also potentially eliminating the "Edition" model to make room.
Repeated reports have speculated that Apple is working on a new Apple Watch model that has a larger display and a more protective case, intended at extreme sports and highly active users. Though rumors keep referring to it as a "rugged" Apple Watch, one now claims the model could borrow a suffix used by other Apple products.
In Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman believes that the Apple Watch will be given the name of the Apple Watch Pro, to go with its larger size and increased protection. The use of "Pro" will widen Apple's portfolio of products that includes Pro models, which could also give the model increased status.
"That smartwatch will be designed to appeal to extreme sports athletes and anyone who might otherwise buy a high-end Garmin sports watch for intense workouts," Gurman writes.
At the same time as introducing a Pro model, Gurman thinks it will also result in Apple pulling the Edition model from the roster. The Edition model, originally encased in gold, shifted to stainless steel, titanium, and ceramic enclosures later in life, and was always presented as the most premium option available.
The Apple Watch Pro, which could have a bigger screen and larger battery, an S8 chip, and a body temperature sensor, could have a price starting closer to $900. Gurman offers that the higher price could be justified by the larger display and use of more premium materials.
Gurman also speculates about the fate of the rumored low power mode of watchOS, which was thought to be shown off at WWDC but instead failed to appear. It is thought that the mode could still be announced at a later date.
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Repeated reports have speculated that Apple is working on a new Apple Watch model that has a larger display and a more protective case, intended at extreme sports and highly active users. Though rumors keep referring to it as a "rugged" Apple Watch, one now claims the model could borrow a suffix used by other Apple products.
In Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman believes that the Apple Watch will be given the name of the Apple Watch Pro, to go with its larger size and increased protection. The use of "Pro" will widen Apple's portfolio of products that includes Pro models, which could also give the model increased status.
"That smartwatch will be designed to appeal to extreme sports athletes and anyone who might otherwise buy a high-end Garmin sports watch for intense workouts," Gurman writes.
At the same time as introducing a Pro model, Gurman thinks it will also result in Apple pulling the Edition model from the roster. The Edition model, originally encased in gold, shifted to stainless steel, titanium, and ceramic enclosures later in life, and was always presented as the most premium option available.
The Apple Watch Pro, which could have a bigger screen and larger battery, an S8 chip, and a body temperature sensor, could have a price starting closer to $900. Gurman offers that the higher price could be justified by the larger display and use of more premium materials.
Gurman also speculates about the fate of the rumored low power mode of watchOS, which was thought to be shown off at WWDC but instead failed to appear. It is thought that the mode could still be announced at a later date.
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Even if you have to pick a positive meaning that begins with pro, there's the definition of in favor of or advantage that fits nicely without even looking words that use pro- as prefix.
Rumored wearable Apple Watch Pro could cost $900
Redundancy is redundant. I think Apple Watch sufficiently implies that it's wearable.While I doubt it's going to happen in the next couple years I do think we'll eventually move to a widescreen format to allow for better use of real estate and features on our wrists.
Just saw an ad for a high-end watch whose claim to fame was that was no thicker than a quarter.
And it cost $1,888,000.00.
For a watch that's nothing more than a watch. Let THAT sink in...
I do find myself wishing that the battery life was better and that it wasn’t as tethered to the iPhone as it is. When doing a 6 hour hike I find I have to take my iPhone with me because using the GPS for routes and Bluetooth on my Apple Watch just kills the battery too fast.
If they released a bigger Apple Watch with a much better battery I’d seriously consider upgrading. Not sure I’d go the £900 route though. I mean the current Series 7 45MM with Cellular is £499, I’m not sure how they could justify £400 more, a £100 more, sure, but £400…… I just don’t see it.
There are people who do. I'm one of them and I'm not alone however indeed there are relatively few of us at least in the USA. There are more such people in Europe and a handful of other countries (Japan for example). And my grandpa's Omega was a mass-market model from the early Fifties, not a model from one of their premium lines.
Antiques aren't always expensive.
In the same way, there are people cooking on grandma's cast iron skillet. You can buy a brand new replacement at the local restaurant supply store for $25-30.
Correct, non-smartwatches are jewelry especially when pretty much everyone has a cellphone which is a more accurate timepiece.
One thing to point out is that you aren't required to wear only one watch. Most people who like watches actually own several and will wear different ones just like shoes.
Antique watches are more interesting because there's a story behind them regardless of how much it's worth today.
Seeing someone wearing a brand new Breitling or IWC wristwatch isn't particularly noteworthy. There are tons of people around my area who wear expensive wristwatches and I don't hang out with VCs or the country club set. Any random schmuck with a fat bank account can buy one.
It's just a rumor. You have to take all rumors -- anywhere on the Internet not just AppleInsider -- with a very, Very, VERY large grain of salt.
It's important to note that the majority of rumors don't end up being real. This isn't a new development. People have been speculating about Apple (and other companies) for decades and there is always a large amount of inaccurate predictions.
What you read on the Internet isn't gospel especially when it pertains to forward-looking statements. This is a difficult concept for some people to comprehend but there it is.
It's usually accompanied by slightly better performance. Is that enough to merit the "professional" branding?
It is for Apple. And perhaps more importantly their overall customer base has accepted Apple's usage of the term.