Leaked Apple Watch Pro case accessory shows two extra buttons

Images of what are claimed to be Apple Watch Pro cases, include a cutout for one extra button, and what could be a protective cover for a second.

Apple is expected to unveil a new, possibly larger version of its Apple Watch at its September 7, 2022 event. Now a multiple photographs showing what appears to be third-party protective covers have been leaked.

Leaker DuanRui, who has a long but mixed record in leaks, has shown a series of different-colored protective cases.

source: https://t.co/0YGp7Nc52z pic.twitter.com/OWNv7DvyNd
— DuanRui (@duanrui1205) September 5, 2022

In response, Sonny Dickson has also tweeted images, including one of what looks to be a third-party protective casing and also strap.

2 Buttons? pic.twitter.com/uxjZnw5EX9
— Sonny Dickson (@SonnyDickson) September 5, 2022

There is no information about what the extra physical buttons could be for, but it's a reasonable extrapolation that they may provide workout and fitness options. Apple has long been rumored to be preparing a more rugged or sports Apple Watch, and it's easier for runners to find and press a physical button than to work the touch screen.

Previous reports have speculated that the new Watch could feature a temperature sensor, specifically to detect fevers. Most recently, it's been claimed that an Apple Watch Pro will cost $900 at launch.

The Apple Watch Series 8 launch will be in the iPhone 14 event on September 7.

7 Comments

anoylla 39 comments · 7 Years

About 2 years ago

One of them could be USB-C fast charging?

StrangeDays 12959 comments · 8 Years

anoylla said:

One of them could be USB-C fast charging?

I wouldn’t put any money on that. Most people charge it overnight so fast charging a watch has little value proposition. While I charge mine in the morning while I get ready, this hasn’t offering any problems. The night stand charging docks are very cool and I can’t seem them switch it to a plug.

omasou 632 comments · 7 Years

anoylla said:

One of them could be USB-C fast charging?

Why would Apple add hole into a device that they are trying to make more water resistant/waterproof?

StrangeDays said:

anoylla said:

One of them could be USB-C fast charging?

I wouldn’t put any money on that. Most people charge it overnight so fast charging a watch has little value proposition. While I charge mine in the morning while I get ready, this hasn’t offering any problems. The night stand charging docks are very cool and I can’t seem them switch it to a plug.

I don’t know, I just tried to guess what FOUR BUTTONS could be used for and according to the new facts, which want the European Union to require USB-C in all gadgets, it could be such a port. It could also free up the bottom of the Apple Watch for more sensors. It is only a hypothesis that remains to be seen if it will come true on September 7. As for whether a USB-C port gives less water resistance, it has been proven not to be the case.

neilm 1000 comments · 16 Years

anoylla said:

StrangeDays said:

anoylla said:

One of them could be USB-C fast charging?

I wouldn’t put any money on that. Most people charge it overnight so fast charging a watch has little value proposition. While I charge mine in the morning while I get ready, this hasn’t offering any problems. The night stand charging docks are very cool and I can’t seem them switch it to a plug.

I don’t know, I just tried to guess what FOUR BUTTONS could be used for and according to the new facts, which want the European Union to require USB-C in all gadgets, it could be such a port. It could also free up the bottom of the Apple Watch for more sensors. It is only a hypothesis that remains to be seen if it will come true on September 7. As for whether a USB-C port gives less water resistance, it has been proven not to be the case.

Wait, you’re trying to argue that USB-C doesn’t have worse water resistance than no charging port whatsoever?