We’re finally getting some details about the long-rumored Apple Watch for extreme sports.
According to Bloomberg, the rugged Apple Watch 8 will get a larger, 2-inch display than than the “standard” variant of the Apple Watch which will have the same, 1.9-inch screen size as its predecessor.
This may sound like a minute difference but in the limited world of wearable displays, ever fraction of an inch counts. Bloomberg says the resolution of the rugged Watch will be roughly 410 by 502 pixels, which is a small upgrade from the Apple Watch 7 screen resolution of 484 by 396 pixels.
Whether this larger display will result in some functional differences remains to be seen. Bloomberg says Apple could use the extra screen area to display more information, such as fitness metrics, at one time.
The report also has some details on the new device’s design. The rugged Watch will be built with a stronger metal than aluminum, and have a more shatter-resistant screen. It will also have a larger battery compared to standard Apple Watch, which is key for those longer workouts and treks that sports watches typically excel at.
The rugged Watch will also have a body temperature sensor, just like the regular Watch 8, the report says. The two devices will share the same processor, Apple’s S8, which will reportedly have similar performance to the last two iterations of that chip, the S6 and the S7.
Both devices are likely to be launched in September, alongside Apple’s new iPhones.
