When the Apple Watch Extremely arrived final 12 months with a 49mm show, it was Apple’s largest watch but at a full 4mm bigger than the 45mm Apple Watch Collection 8. When the 2nd era mannequin arrives, it could possibly be even larger–and a complete lot higher.
Whereas Apple isn’t anticipated to replace the Apple Watch Extremely till 2024, utilizing the identical two-year cadence because the Apple Watch SE, it might have a show that’s 10 p.c bigger than the present mannequin, based on a new report from DigiTimes. Whereas the publication has a considerably sketchy monitor document, the prediction strains up with a earlier report from analyst Jeff Pu.
The Apple Watch Extremely was initially rumored to have a 50mm show, so it’s potential that Apple determined to reduce a bit with the 1st-gen mannequin because of prices. A rise in display screen dimension to round 50mm could possibly be achieved with out growing the physique of the show because the watch has pretty sizable bezels in comparison with the Collection 8.
The DigiTimes report additionally corroborates earlier rumors of a swap to microLED shows. By switching to microLED (a expertise that hasn’t appeared in any Apple product), the show can be thinner, brighter, and extra energy environment friendly than the present OLED display screen. MicroLED might additionally result in better decision with photographs that “seem prefer it’s painted on high of the glass,” based on a report from Bloomberg.
It’s not clear how these rumors have an effect on the usual Apple Watch. The Apple Watch Extremely at the moment gives quite a few upgrades over the usual mannequin, together with longer battery life, a rigged titanium physique, higher water resistance, and a customizable Motion button.