Apple’s rumored new rugged Apple Watch designed to be worn by athletes, hikers and others who would use the device in extreme sporting environments could launch next year alongside an updated entry-level Apple Watch SE, according to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman in this week’s edition of his “Power On” newsletter.
Gurman suggested at the beginning of the year that Apple was considering a new Apple Watch, dubbed the “Explorer Edition,” that would add extra impact-resistance and protection to appeal to users who want to wear an Apple Watch but fear to do so because of the environments they would wear it in, such as rock climbing, where it is important the device would be robust and durable enough to withstand daily use, similar to Casio’s G-Shock watches.
At the time, the report said the plans for a new “Explorer Edition” Apple Watch were in the early stages and subject to cancellation however, those plans now appear to have firmed, with Gurman adding the device to the list of devices he expects to launch in 2022, suggesting the new rugged Apple Watch could launch when Apple releases the Apple Watch Series 8 and the second Apple Watch SE.
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