Apple Unveils Apple Watch Series 10: Larger Display, Thinner Design, and Sleep Apnea Notifications
Apple has introduced the Apple Watch Series 10, featuring a thinner design, the largest display ever on an Apple Watch (larger than the Ultra), new health features such as sleep apnea notifications, and water depth and temperature sensing similar to the Apple Watch Ultra. The Apple Watch Series 10 also brings faster charging, enhanced audio playback, and improved performance with the S10 SiP chip.
Apple Watch Series 10
Key Features of Apple Watch Series 10:
- Thinner and Lighter Design: Series 10 is 10% thinner and up to 20% lighter in titanium, offering more comfort and a sleek look. The case is available in aluminum (jet black, rose gold, silver) and titanium (natural, gold, slate).
- Largest Display: The new wide-angle OLED display offers up to 30% more screen space than older models and a 40% brightness boost from wider viewing angles.
- Sleep Apnea Notifications: Using advanced sensors, the watch can detect breathing disturbances and notify users of potential sleep apnea, helping monitor sleep health over time. Sleep Apnea notifications will also be available in the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Apple Watch Series 9.
- Water Depth and Temperature Sensing: The Series 10 features a depth gauge and water temperature sensor, making it ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and tracking underwater activities.
- Faster Charging: The new metal back includes a more efficient charging coil, offering up to eight hours of usefrom a 15-minute charge, perfect for daytime and overnight use.
Audio Playback and Voice Isolation:
Apple Watch Series 10 rocks more powerful internal speakers that allow for Music Playback directly from your watch without the need to pair it with your AirPods.
- Audio Playback: For the first time, users can now listen to Apple Music, Podcasts, Books, and third-party apps directly through the built-in speaker on the Apple Watch Series 10, offering more versatility on the go.
- Voice Isolation: Series 10 also introduces advanced voice isolation using a neural network powered by the 4-core Neural Engine, minimizing background noise during phone or FaceTime audio calls. This ensures crystal-clear voice quality even in noisy environments like city streets or restaurants.
Other Health and Fitness Upgrades:
With watchOS 11, Apple Watch Series 10 introduces new features like the Vitals app, which provides users with quick insights into their overnight health metrics, and Training Load, which tracks the intensity and duration of workouts over time. Users can now customize their Activity rings to better match their fitness goals.
Pricing and Availability:
Apple Watch Series 10 starts at $399 and can be pre-ordered today, with availability beginning September 20. The watch comes in two sizes, 42mm and 46mm, and includes new bands like the Hermès Torsade and Nike Sport Loop.
