Apple Watch Pro May Feature Additional Physical Buttons for Workout-Related Functions

Leaker Sonny Dickson has shared another image of a third-party band-and-casing accessory allegedly moulded for forthcoming Apple Watch Pro that suggests the Garmin-style rugged device could feature additional physical buttons on the left-hand side of the screen.

Aimed at athletes and hikers, the new ‌Apple Watch Pro‌ is expected to feature a new chassis design with a larger screen, but until now rumors did not mention the inclusion of new buttons on the device, where the speaker slits usually reside.

Athletes and running watch wearers are generally known to prefer physical buttons over touchscreen controls since they are easier to press in inclement weather conditions, so the inclusion of the new controls would make sense, should the cases prove accurate. Where the usual speaker outlets would be located though is unclear.

The moulding of the accessory case and earlier images of similar cases also suggest that the screen will be flatter than previous Apple Watch designs and will sit flush with the flat edges of the main chassis, which tapers off into a more rounded body.

The ‌Apple Watch Pro‌ is likely to cost significantly more than the Apple Watch Series 8, which is expected to retain the same chassis design as the current Series 7. Both devices are expected to be announced on Wednesday at Apple's "Far Out" media event alongside a new Apple Watch SE, the iPhone 14 series, and AirPods Pro 2.

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