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Renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today supported rumors that Apple plans to introduce three new Apple Watch models in 2022.
Kuo told investors that the 2022 Apple Watch lineup will include the Apple Watch Series 8, the second-generation Apple Watch SE, and a new “extreme sports” version:
The new Apple Watch in 2022 includes the Apple Watch 8, the new Apple Watch SE and the extreme sports version. Luxshare-ICT is the NPI supplier for the Apple Watch 8 and the extreme sports versions.
Last week, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman also reported that Cupertino is planning the Apple Watch Series 8, a new Apple Watch SE model, and a "rugged" model for sports.
Apple Watch 2022 includes three models
While Gurman has repeatedly spoken about Apple's work on an Apple Watch "with a rugged case" for athletes, hikers, and other use cases in extreme conditions, Kuo's recent letter is the first confirmation of the "Rugged" Apple Watch model outside of Bloomberg, potentially lending more credence to the rumor. Generation Little is known about the Apple Watch SE. But the Apple Watch Series 8 could offer new health monitoring features, such as blood sugar monitoring. According to Kuo, all three Apple Watch models will be introduced in the second half of 2022. (Photo by Vladimka / Bigstockphoto)
