Rumor: Apple Watch Series 7 coming in larger sizes of 41mm and 45mm

The next Apple Watch Series 7 will be available in larger 41mm and 45mm cases, replacing the current 40mm and 44m options offered since the Apple Watch Series 4, according to a leak on popular Chinese platform Weibo. .

The information-sharing account goes through UnclePan, which has shared information regarding Apple’s plans in the past. According to a leaker article this week, the upcoming 7 Series will come in 41mm and 45mm cases.

Until the Apple Watch Series 4, Apple offered 38mm and 42mm case sizes. With the Series 4 in 2018, which included a larger screen, case sizes got larger with 40mm and 44mm options, replacing the older sizes. A distinctive feature of the Apple Watch that has passed through each generation has been the compatibility with older Apple watch bands.

Since series 4, all Apple Watch straps are compatible on each generation for the same case size. According to the leaker, this will always be the case with the Apple Watch Series 7, allowing straps designed for 40mm and 44mm Apple watches to work with the new sizes of 41mm and 45mm.

The increased case size isn’t entirely surprising, as the next Apple Watch is expected to feature smaller bezels and a flat-rimmed design, allowing for more display area.

According to Apple backer Jon Prosser, beyond an updated flat-edge design with a larger screen, the Apple Watch Series 7 will be offered in a new green case color. Prosser, earlier in May, shared renderings of what the next Apple Watch might look like.

The Apple Watch Series 7 is expected to be announced alongside the iPhone 13 at an Apple digital event next month. In the coming months, other new products we are expecting include new iPads, updated AirPods, a high-end Mac mini, and redesigned MacBook Pros.