The Apple Watch 8 has been tipped to come with an exclusive low power mode that could make Apple's next smartwatch worth waiting for.
This comes from Bloomberg reporter and regular Apple tipster Mark Gurman, who claims: “I’d also expect the low-power mode I’ve long discussed as part of watchOS 9 to show up as a new hardware-exclusive feature.”
Gurman also noted that the current Apple Watch SE will slide into the same price point as the Apple Watch 3, with the next SE model taking the spot as the entry-level Apple Watch option. There was no mention of a new design or extra features, but we can expect the new Apple Watch SE to be more powerful and capable than the current model.
As for the rugged Apple Watch 8, it’s expected to take advantage of the boosted workout tracking features watchOS 9 brings in. The ability to be able to move between tracking swimming, biking and running Gurman claims is especially relevant to an extreme sport watch. We could see a rugged Apple Watch 8 appealing to multi-sport athletes, such as those who enjoy triathlons.
With the Apple Watch 8 likely to launch at the same time as the iPhone 14 range, which we’re predicting will arrive September 13, we'd suggest it's worth waiting to see what the next-gen Apple Watch models have in store before getting a new Apple Watch.
But if you need one now, do check out our best Apple Watch deals, and take a look at our Prime Day deals roundup for potential early discounts on Apple products and other tech.
If you're on the fence between the next Apple Watch and current model, check out our Apple Watch 8 vs Apple Watch 7 preview comparison.
