Apple introduced its Watch Series 10 smartwatch at its event held on September 9th. Here are the price and features of the Apple Watch Series 10, also known as the Apple Watch X...
Apple's launch event on September 9th has officially started. One of the products we met during the event was the smartwatch called Watch Series 10. So what does the Apple Watch 10 smartwatch model, which users also expect as the Apple Watch X, offer to consumers and what features does it have? Here are the Apple Watch Series 10 price and features
The Apple Watch Series 10 does not come with huge innovations compared to the previous generation, but it hosts important improvements and additions special for its 10th anniversary. The smartwatch comes in two different sizes compared to the previous model: 42mm and 46mm. Therefore, let us remind you that the larger model in particular is close to the Apple Watch Ultra 2. There is no change in the number and placement of physical controls on the smartwatch.
Apple Watch X comes in aluminum and grade 5 titanium options as case material. The stainless steel case is up to 20 percent thinner and lighter than its predecessor. This value is around 10 percent in the aluminum case. On the screen side, Apple makes the screen on the Series 10 up to 40 percent brighter when viewed from an angle, and the LTPO OLED Always-On Retina display is preserved.
Apple Watch 10 comes with Apple's new S10 processor, which is more advanced than the previous S9 chip. The updated chip will bring speed and efficiency improvements, significantly improving battery life and overall performance. In comparison, it will offer 20 percent more transistors and a 30 percent faster experience than the Series 9. It also has a quad-core neural engine for faster neural tasks.
Apple has succeeded in positioning the Apple Watch as a health device. Apple has introduced a variety of new health monitoring tools in recent years, including blood oxygen monitoring, temperature detection, and new software features for cyclists and runners. However, it is worth noting that due to an ongoing patent dispute, the blood oxygen feature is no longer available on the new Series 9 and Ultra 2 watches sold in the US.
Apple Watch Series 10, on the other hand, has all the new features/technologies introduced on the Apple Watch 8 and 9, such as the skin temperature sensor, collision detection, double-tap gesture, and ultra-wideband chip. However, one of the most significant improvements will be the sleep apnea measurement, which allows for tracking sleep and breathing habits.
The Apple Watch Series 9 has a water resistance rating of 50 meters and is not recommended for activities such as scuba diving. The Apple Watch Ultra, on the other hand, can be submerged in water up to 100 meters and can be used for high-speed water sports up to 40 meters. The Apple Watch 10 can withstand water sports up to 20 meters deep. It will also come with the Apple Depth app, currently exclusive to the Watch Ultra, which can measure water temperature in addition to a new depth indicator.
Apple Watch 10 users will also be able to access data from coastlines around the world thanks to the new Tides app in watchOS 11. The exercise app also includes distance, speed, and route mapping for kayaking.
The Apple Watch series was stuck at 18 hours of battery life per charge when it came to the original model. This time was also increased to 36 hours with the battery saver on the Watch 9 series. The Apple Watch Series 10 maintains a similar battery life. However, it will be the fastest-charging Apple Watch yet: it reaches 80% charge in 30 minutes.
How much is the Apple Watch Series 10 price? The Apple Watch 10 is priced at $399, while the GPS + Cellular version is priced at $499.
Apple Watch Series 10 will be available on September 20.