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pple updates its Apple Watch every year, but 2022 could see three separate versions, say well-known reporter Mark Gurman and Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In his weekly newsletter, Gurman explained Apple would release the Apple Watch Series 8, alongside a new Apple Watch SE and a special rugged version aimed at extreme sports enthusiasts.
This follows a report from Gurman in March 2021 that alleged Apple was considering a hardier version of the wearable for hikers, athletes, and other demanding users. According to Gurman, this rugged Watch was dubbed the ‘Explorer Edition’ inside Apple and would include a rubberised exterior that would offer greater protection than the current Apple Watch.