Ten years of iteration has led to the Apple Watch Series 10, which must walk the line between bypassing a ban, increasing display size, and keeping the form factor minimal.
Space has proven to be the biggest limiter for Apple Watch technology. So, Apple made the Apple Watch Series 10 display 30% larger.
It is also 9.7mm thin and about 10% thinner overall. The metal back has an integrated antenna, but maintains water integrity with less layers.
The new wide angle OLED display is 40% brighter and is able to update the display every second even in always on mode. A ticking second hand will be visible on some watch faces when the display isn’t active.
Apple didn’t go without adding a new health feature, though it relies on existing sensors. Apple Watch Series 10 will alert users if sleep apnea is detected overnight.
Charge faster than ever up to 80% in 30 minutes. It runs the S10 processor that powers intelligent on-device features.
While Apple Intelligence isn’t coming to Apple Watch, there are many features based on neural processing and machine learning. The new S10 chip makes those features run even better.
Apple must have seen signs that users wanted bigger Apple Watch displays after releasing the Apple Watch Ultra. The new titanium finish is an obvious back-by-popular-demand feature.
Play music and podcasts through the built-in speakers
Another feature trickles down from the Apple Watch Ultra — depth detection. The depth app will tell you how far you have dived while underwater.
The aluminum case is available in polished jet black, rose gold, and silver. Titanium is available in a natural polished, gold, and slate gray.
Apple Watch Series 10 starts at $399 and can be pre-ordered Monday. Units begin shipping on September 20.
