This article keeps track of the most credible reports of the upcoming Apple Watch Series 7, so stay tuned for the latest rumors.
It’s been six years since the first Apple Watch hit the market, and the device has seen some important changes in its time with cellular, larger displays, and more powerful sensors. Lately, however, it seems as if we’ve hit the part in a product’s life where the upgrades are incremental, but that could change this year with the Series 7. This article keeps track of the most creditable reports of the upcoming Apple Watch, so keep coming back for the latest news. August 29: In his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that the Apple Watch Series 7 will be available in 41-millimeter and 45-millimeter sizes. Gurman also says the watches will come with new faces that take advantage of the larger screens. August 26: A pair of alleged images of Apple Watch Series 7 bands have emerged, showing 41mm and 45mm sizes. August 24: According to a leaker posting on Weibo, the Series 7 will come in 41mm and 45mm sizes, up from 40/44mm. Current bands should remain compatible. August 17: 91mobiles has reportedly received CAD renders of the Apple Watch Series 7 showing a flatter, thinner design with a larger screen. August 16: “A bit of a redesign, with flatter displays and updated screen technology ” is coming this fall, according to a Bloomberg report. August 3: French site Consomac notes that Apple has filed for six new Apple Watch models with the Eurasian Economic Commission. Jon Prosser of Front Page Tech reported that the Apple Watch Series 7 could feature a new design, one that has flat edges like the iPhone 12 and iPad Pro. Prosser created renders of the watch based on the information he has seen. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said back in November 2020 that the Series 7 watch will feature an “improved form factor,” while Mark Gurman recently reported that the Apple Watch could have thinner bezels and a slightly thicker case. Prosser also said that Apple is experimenting with colors and the Series 7 may come in a variety of colors, like the 24-inch iMac. It’s not clear if the current blue and red colors would be sticking around. The Apple Watch Series 7 could come in new colors. Meanwhile, Bloomberg’s Gurman reported in August that “a bit of a redesign, with flatter displays” is expected, while 91mobiles published reported CAD renders of the upcoming Apple Watch Series 7 showing a similar design to Prosser’s leak, with flat edges and a thinner frame (9mm vs 10.7mm). It’s starting to sound like the Apple Watch Series 7 will look different but not dramatically changed (like a square or circular design). In late August, a leaker posted on the Chinese social media site Weibo that the Series 7 will come in two sizes: 41mm and 45mm. That’s an increase of 1mm over the 40/44mm offered today. Existing watch bands are expected to remain compatible with the new model, just as they were last time Apple changed the watch dimensions.
