The screen will be nearly two inches diagonally, Gurman says. The extreme sports model will have about 7% more screen area than the current larger Apple Watch. The screen will also have a resolution of around 410 pixels by 502 pixels. Gurman speculates that the larger screen could be used to display more fitness metrics or information on watch faces. Additionally, Gurman says the extreme sports watch will use a stronger metal than aluminum and have a more shatter-resistant screen. The watch is also expected to have a larger battery to accommodate longer workout times. Gurman also says the watch is expected to have improved tracking metrics, such as the ability to detect elevation while hiking. As with the Apple Watch 8, the extreme sports model is expected to have the ability to detect fevers by measuring the user’s body temperature. The extreme sports model will reportedly be announced later this year, along with two other models, the Apple Watch Series 8 and an updated version of the low-end Apple Watch SE. Gurman says the Apple Watch Series 8 will retain the 1.9-inch diagonal screen size, while the Apple Watch SE will stick to the current 1.78-inch screen size. The extreme sports version of the Apple Watch is expected to cost more than the standard stainless steel Apple Watch, which currently costs $699. All new Apple Watches will use an S8 processor with similar performance to the S7 chip in the Apple Watch Series 7, Gurman says. Apple usually announces its new watch models in September alongside its new iPhones. Gurman reported last year that Apple was considering launching an Apple Watch with a durable case aimed at athletes to compete with products from Garmin and others.
