<p>The&nbsp;<a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/apple-watch-series-8/">Apple Watch Series 8</a>&nbsp;release date is around the corner and this year we could see a new rugged &ldquo;Pro&rdquo; version with a larger screen join the lineup, and fresh health features. Apple Watch Series 8 will likely be available to pre-order in just a matter of weeks. Head below for what to expect on a release date, new features, and more.</p>
<h2 id="h-apple-watch-launches-over-the-years">Apple Watch launches over the years</h2>
<p>Outside of the original Apple Watch arriving in April 2015, Apple has unveiled every hardware update to its wearable in September. Apple traditionally announces the new&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/3ymevVf">Apple Watch</a>&nbsp;models along with the&nbsp;<a href="https://9to5mac.com/2022/07/03/iphone-14-release-date-news/">fall iPhone event</a>. One exception to that was 2020 when Apple Watch 6 and SE were unveiled in September and iPhone 12 was announced in October.</p>
<ul>
<li>Apple Watch Series 7:&nbsp;<a href="https://9to5mac.com/2021/09/14/apple-watch-series-7-debut/">announced</a>&nbsp;<strong>September 14, 2021</strong>,&nbsp;<a href="https://9to5mac.com/2021/10/14/first-apple-watch-series-7-orders-arriving-to-customers-around-the-world/">launched</a>&nbsp;October 15, 2021</li>
<li>Apple Watch Series 6 and SE:&nbsp;<a href="https://9to5mac.com/2020/09/15/apple-officially-announces-apple-watch-series-6-with-new-colors-and-more/">announced</a>&nbsp;<strong>September 15, 2020</strong></li>
<li>Apple Watch Series 5:&nbsp;<a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/09/10/apple-unveils-apple-watch-series-5-with-always-on-display/">announced</a>&nbsp;<strong>September 10, 2019</strong></li>
<li>Apple Watch Series 4:&nbsp;<a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/12/apple-watch-series-4-announced-release-price/">announced</a>&nbsp;<strong>September 12, 2018</strong></li>
<li>Apple Watch Series 3:&nbsp;<a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/09/13/apple-watch-series-3-impressions/">announced</a>&nbsp;<strong>September 12, 2017</strong></li>
<li>Apple Watch Series 1 and 2:&nbsp;<a href="https://9to5mac.com/2016/09/07/apple-iphone-7-event-live-blog-news-hub/">announced</a>&nbsp;<strong>September 7, 2016</strong></li>
<li>Original Apple Watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://9to5mac.com/2015/04/10/apple-watch-macbook-launch/">launched</a>&nbsp;<strong>April 10, 2015</strong></li>
</ul>
<h2>Apple Watch Series 8 release date</h2>
<p>Apple has a strong history of holding its iPhone and Apple Watch events on the first or second Tuesday in September.</p>
<p>But with Labor Day falling on Monday, September 5 this year, the Apple Watch Series 8 release date is most likely <strong>September 13</strong>&nbsp;&ndash; that is if there aren&rsquo;t any unexpected delays.</p>
<p><img src="https://news-admin.wrteam.me/storage/news/1659696531.9543.jpg" alt="" width="2510" height="1408"></p>
<p>While Apple could announce Apple Watch Series 8 alongside <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/iphone-14/">iPhone 14</a>&nbsp;on September 13, it&rsquo;s difficult to know how fast Apple will open up pre-orders for the wearable.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2022/07/03/iphone-14-release-date-news/">iPhone 14 release date news: Here are the latest details</a></li>
</ul>
<p>With Apple Watch Series 7, pre-orders came about a month after the product was announced, but with Series 6, orders were available immediately. We&rsquo;ll have to wait and see what happens with Apple Watch Series 8 availability.</p>
<h2>What we know about Apple Watch Series 8</h2>
<p>Of course, Apple Watch Series 8 will come with Apple&rsquo;s newest software,&nbsp;<a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/watchos-9/">watchOS 9</a>. That brings features like new and updated watch faces, brand-new running metrics in the Workout app, and improved sleep tracking.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2022/06/07/watchos-9-the-new-apple-watch-faces/">watchOS 9 hands-on: new and updated Apple Watch faces</a></li>
<li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2022/06/17/apple-watch-running-metrics-watchos-9/">Apple Watch running metrics: Hands-on with new Workout features in watchOS 9</a></li>
</ul>
<p>But there are a number of Series 8-specific hardware upgrades we could see. First, Apple Watch Series 8 could land with the largest screen yet and additional features may include the ability to read body temperature.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2022/07/04/apple-watch-series-8-bigger-display-50-mm/">Report: Apple Watch Series 8 to feature bigger display</a></li>
<li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2022/07/03/apple-watch-series-8-body-temperature-sensor/">Gurman: Apple Watch Series 8 to feature body temperature sensor</a></li>
<li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/apple-watch-series-8/">Apple Watch Series 8: Everything we know so far</a></li>
<li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2022/07/09/four-features-we-expect-to-see-on-apple-watch-series-8/">Four features we expect to see on Apple Watch Series 8</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Rugged &ldquo;Apple Watch Pro&rdquo;</h3>
<p>It&rsquo;s looking like the launch of a rugged Apple Watch Pro model will happen this fall and that larger screen and more durable construction will be exclusive features. We heard a report from&nbsp;<a href="https://9to5mac.com/2021/03/26/bloomberg-apple-considering-new-apple-watch-model-with-rugged-casing-aimed-at-athletes/">Bloomberg say Apple was exploring this</a>&nbsp;and reliable Apple analyst&nbsp;<a href="https://9to5mac.com/2021/12/08/kuo-airpods-pro-apple-watch-8/">Ming-Chi Kuo has predicted</a>&nbsp;we could see three Apple Watch models launch this fall &ndash; including the rugged Pro version.</p>
<p>Even more details were released at the end of July by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-07-06/apple-plans-extreme-sports-watch-with-larger-screen-metal-case">Bloomberg&rsquo;s Mark Gurman</a>. Check out all the details in our full guide:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2022/07/26/apple-watch-pro-2/">Apple Watch Pro: Everything we know so far</a></li>
</ul>
<h2>Apple Watch Series 8 release date wrap-up</h2>
<p><img src="https://news-admin.wrteam.me/storage/news/1659696593.0775.jpeg" alt="" width="2504" height="1400"></p>
<p>Apple Watch Series 8 is shaping up to be a big upgrade with the possibility of getting its biggest screen yet, new health features, everything coming with watchOS 9, and the potential for Apple&rsquo;s first rugged wearable.</p>
<p>What are you most excited about with Apple Watch Series 8? Share your thoughts in the comments!</p>
<p>And if you&rsquo;re curious about how Apple Watch Series 7 compares to the rest of the lineup, check out our comparison:</p>

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