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How Much Would You Be Willing to Pay for an Apple Watch ‘Pro’?
The Apple Watch “Pro” has been described as a “rugged” Apple Watch that will feature a new design, a larger display and battery, and more durable materials to make it more suitable for athletes and those who are active. Those improvements won’t come without an additional cost, however, with the new model priced above most versions in the current lineup.
The new Apple Watch will likely sit at the higher end of the Apple Watch lineup, likely replacing the Apple Watch Edition as the more expensive model in the lineup. To make things easier, we’ve put together a quick comparison chart comparing the Apple Watch Edition and the Apple Watch “Pro” below.
Apple Watch Series 7 Edition
- Case Material: Titanium
- Case Design: Rounded edges and curved display around the sides
- Sizes: 41mm or 45mm
- Display Material: Sapphire front crystals
- Health Features: ECG, Blood Oxygen, Heart Rate notifications
- Special Features: None
- Price: $799 – $849
Apple Watch ‘Pro’
- Case Material: Stronger titanium alloy with improved impact resistance
- Case Design: “An evolution of the current rectangular shape,” according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman
- Sizes: 47-48mm with 7% larger display
- Display Materials: Improved crack and scratch resistance for athletes
- Health Features: ECG, Blood Oxygen, Heart Rate notifications, and body temperature sensor
- Special Features: Improved watchOS UI to show additional activity metrics thanks to the larger display
- Price: Around $900 – $1,000
Knowing what you know now, we want to know how much you would be willing to pay for an Apple Watch “Pro.” Let us know in the comments below, and check out our guide for everything we know about the upcoming Apple Watch lineup.
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Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp could soon have exclusive features for those willing to pay
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp could soon have specialized features available only to users willing to pay for them. Meta is forming a new division called New Monetization Experiences that will be solely focused on paid features for the company’s app, according to a memo reported byThe Verge.
Wile Facebook and Instagram already have a number of paid features that cater to creators, like Stars, paid events and various subscription products, it sounds like the new division at Meta will be separate from those initiatives. (Of note, Meta had pledged not to take a cut of creator earnings until 2023.)
It’s not clear what type of paid features might come out of the effort, but Meta’s VP of monetization John Hegeman told The Verge the company is keeping a close eye on its industry peers. Twitter, Snapchat and Telegram have all recently launched monthly subscriptions that unlock exclusive features and other in-app perks for paid subscribers.
Paid features could help Meta find new sources of non-advertising revenue. The company’s multibillion-dollar advertising business has taken a significant hit of late due to iOS privacy changes and an economic downturn that’s also affected its competitors.
Google’s Pixel 6a display can run at 90Hz if you’re willing to mod it
Google’s mid-range Pixel 6a ships with a 6.1-inch OLED display running at 60Hz, but there’s a method to unlock a 90Hz mode. Twitter user TheLunarixus has created a mod to unlock the 90Hz mode on the Pixel 6a, and they’re working on a custom ROM to make it easy for any Pixel 6a owner to unlock the improved refresh rate.
Verge Senior Editor Sean Hollister has tested the mod on his own Pixel 6a, and has confirmed it works. What we don’t know is whether the display panel truly supports 90Hz, or whether this is effectively overclocking it to get to the faster refresh rate. We’ve reached out to Google to comment on whether 90Hz is simply software locked, or if there are indeed display panel constraints.