https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/03/apple-is-exploring-the-idea-of-a-rugged-apple-watch-for-extreme-environments/ > Apple is "considering" releasing a new model of Apple Watch with a rugged design intended to protect the device "in more extreme environments," according to a new report. > Citing "people familiar with the matter," Bloomberg's Mark Gurman writes that Apple has been exploring the idea of introducing a rugged Apple Watch for years—since at least the launch of the original Apple Watch in 2015.