Not just for iPhone 14 / Pro, Gurman says "Apple Watch Pro Future Edition" will support satellite connectivity

While the rumored first-generation Apple Watch Pro is not expected to support satellite connectivity, the watch will also bring the usual high-end feature upgrades.

The Apple Watch Pro will reportedly be visually distinct from the newly designed Apple Watch Series 8, although rumors are divided over whether it will have flat edges, and Gurman spoke of "the evolution of the current rectangular shape.

One of the main changes to the Apple Watch Pro will be the materials used to make it. Currently, the Apple Watch is available in aluminum, stainless steel and titanium. The Apple Watch Pro will reportedly feature a "more durable titanium formula" as Apple works to make it as strong as possible.

In addition to the larger 1.99-inch display design, the Apple Watch Pro reportedly has a longer battery life. Longer battery life will be a key factor in the "durability" aspect of this "extreme sports model" of the Apple Watch.

Much like the Apple Watch Series 8, this new Apple Watch Pro is expected to add support for temperature measurement. While the Apple Watch cannot accurately measure body temperature, it will send an alert when it detects a rise in body temperature. Users can then use a traditional thermometer to accurately measure their temperature.