Apple Watch Pro Accessory Cases Allegedly Hint at Redesigned Chassis and Flatter Display

This year, Apple is rumored to be preparing to launch three new Apple Watch models, including the Apple Watch Series 8, second- generation Apple Watch SE, and a new Apple Watch "pro" with enhanced durability aimed at heavy-duty athletes.

According to Mark Gurman, the Apple Watch Pro will debut with an all-new design that is a revision of the form factor Apple first introduced with the Series 4 in 2019. New leaks out of China show us a better idea of the rugged new Pro model.

Two images, one of which was posted to Weibo by user Uncle Pan, both of whom have shared accurate information in the past, purport to show accessory cases for the upcoming Apple Watch Pro.

The main body of the watch will be rounded and the upper rim of the case will be flat, according to a post by Uncle Pan.

There are several cutouts suggesting larger, more protruding Digital Crown and Side buttons on the right, along with what appear to be larger-than- usual individual openings where the device's thin speaker slats are located. It's not clear whether these are for a new speaker design or additional buttons.

Prior to the release of the Apple Watch Series 7, multiple rumors suggested Apple was working on a refreshed design with flat edges similar to the flat edges of the iPhone 13 and iPad Pro The Apple Watch Pro is rumored to have a similar design with a flat display, but it is not expected to have flat edges.

Users will be able to view more fitness and health- tracking data at the same time with the new Apple Watch Pro. Gurman said that the Pro model will have a new low-power mode.

The current Apple Watch Series 7 and the planned Apple Watch Series 8 have a 1.9 inch diagonal screen. It is expected to have a larger battery and a screen that is shatter resistant.

The Apple Watch Series 8 models are expected to have the same design as the Apple Watch Series 7 with no changes to the case.

The Steve Jobs Theater is expected to be the site of a special event on Wednesday. New AirPods Pro earbuds are said to be unveiled alongside the new Apple Watches.