Apple will hold a major product event in September, perhaps unveiling the Apple Watch 7 But that won't stop Apple's top analysts from weighing in to reveal more details about what we can expect from the best smartwatch series currently on the market

Rumors suggest that the Apple Watch Series 7 will not focus much on new health features Instead, prominent Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has suggested that a major redesign will take place this year, which will focus on extending the device's battery life and bringing the Apple Watch in line with rival Android devices He stated that there is a possibility that

According to MacRumors, Apple may introduce a smaller processor along with the flat-edge design used in the iPad Pro and iPhone 12 According to the report, Apple will use Taiwanese supplier ASE Technology's System in Package technology to produce the double-sided S7 processor This would presumably free up space for a larger battery

It would likely be a direct result of a smaller processor rather than Apple cramming in additional health sensors Reports indicate that Apple will focus more on health in future models, and we may see things like optical sensors for blood sugar monitoring and body temperature sensors

The Apple Watch Series 6 is said to run for up to 18 hours on a single charge for moderate use This time frame has not changed since the original Apple Watch Other smartwatches also use longer battery life as a selling point Fitbit, for example, says the Versa 3 can be used for more than six days without needing to be recharged [As MacRumors points out, there are other solid reasons for Apple to upgrade its batteries Those who have been using their older Apple Watches for several years have probably noticed that the battery life has gotten shorter over time If Apple could advertise a watch with 2-day or even longer battery life, the Series 7 might be a more attractive upgrade

According to reports, Apple may make the upcoming Watch slightly thicker to accommodate the increased battery size Whether the display will also be larger remains to be seen

Along with a smaller processor and possibly a larger battery, Apple is expected to bring several other advancements to the Apple Watch Series 7 The device will likely feature an improved U1 Ultra Wideband chip for better Find My location monitoring, thinner bezels, and a display closer to the surface

These don't seem like very important changes to most consumers However, if the Apple Watch Series 7 can significantly improve battery life, it should make it more attractive to those who are reluctant to buy a smartwatch