The Apple Watch has had the same form factor since it was first introduced, but the flat edges would allow it to retain this, whilst also offering a refresh.

It could be therefore, that the Series 8 offers some bigger design changes - like the flat edges rumoured for the Series 7 that never appeared, and perhaps a third size option as rumours have suggested.įlat edges would put the Apple Watch in line with other Apple devices, like the iPhone 13 series, new iMac and the more expensive iPads. The Series 7 increased the screen size again, and the casing options changed from 40mm and 44mm to 41mm and 45mm, though the general design didn't change. The general style and shape remain the same as the original Watch, but they offer a lot more screen in similar footprints. The Apple Watch Series 4 made some big design changes in terms of display and the Series 5, Series 6 and Watch SE adopt the same design. We'd expect the same ballpark for the Series 8. In terms of price, the Apple Watch Series 7 starts at $399/£379. It will be a while before we know too, with invites unlikely to appear before early September 2022. While 2020 didn't quite follow the 'normal' path, the Apple Watch Series 6 and Watch SE were revealed ahead of the iPhone 12 series on 15 September 2020 so September is typically the month for the diary.īased on previous years, we'd pencil in 13 September 2022, but we'd put that in very light pencil for now. Squirrel_widget_2670421 Apple Watch Series 8 release dateĪpple typically holds its iPhone launch event in September of every year and the next iteration of the Watch is normally announced at the same time.įor 2021, the iPhone 13 range and the Apple Watch Series 7 were announced at an event on 14 September. Apple Watch Series 7 vs SE vs Series 3: What's the difference?.The new watch, or watches, will no doubt be running Apple's watchOS 9, which will likely be previewed during Apple's developer conference that normally takes place sometime in June. We saw the Watch SE launch in 2020, but there was no follow up in 2021, so it could be we see a successor to the mid-range smartwatch too. It is therefore highly likely we can expect 2022's watch to be called the Apple Watch Series 8, succeeding 2021's Apple Watch Series 7. Since the original was followed by the Apple Watch Series 1, the company has used sequential numbers every year. Unlike the iPhone, Apple didn't mess around with the Watch naming structure. Squirrel_widget_2745197 What will the next Apple Watch be called? Here's everything we've heard so far about the Apple Watch Series 8, mixed with our wishlist. (Pocket-lint) - Apple's next smartwatch won't appear until later in 2022, likely alongside the iPhone 14 range, but that doesn't mean we can't speculate about what we'd like to see appear.

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