The Apple Watch has received a hardware update every year since it was first introduced and the Series 7 version of Apple’s smartwatch will no doubt see several upgrades, including a faster processor, improvements to the display technology, and new health and fitness-focused features. An updated design has been suggested as well, which might be the first big change to the appearance of the Apple Watch. The announcement is most likely to come at Apple’s fall event, but early rumors help to give some insight about what to expect from Apple’s next wearable.
The very first Apple Watch launched in April 2015, receiving mixed reviews initially but proving to be wildly successful and becoming the most popular smartwatch in the US and worldwide. In September of 2016, Apple released two models, called the Apple Watch Series 1 and Series 2, with the latter having a brighter display and better water resistance. A single model, the Apple Watch Series 3, followed in the fall of 2017 and is still available as a low-cost option on Apple’s website. The pattern of fourth-quarter launches continued with the Apple Watch Series 4 through Series 6 appearing in subsequent years, each bringing faster performance, brighter displays, and more health tracking options. In 2020, Apple also launched a budget model called the Apple Watch SE, which is quite similar to the Series 5 but lacking the ECG feature. With three price points, starting at $199, Apple has smartwatches to suit…
