Apple Watch Series 10: Release date, price, colors, and more
The Apple Watch Series 10 was unveiled at the 'Glowtime' event this evening in Cupertino, California. It features a bold redesign, allowing the hardware company to pack numerous new features, such as a new display, louder speakers, Sleep Apnea detection, a beefier battery, and many more.
Let's review everything new you should know about the sleekest and thinnest wearable Apple devices.
Note: Some aspects of this article are subject to change.
What is the launch date of the Apple Watch Series 10 (2024)?
The Apple Watch Series 10 (2024) is now available for pre-orders from the official Apple Store and other authorized retailers like Amazon, Target, and Best Buy. The device hits shelves alongside the new iPhone 16 series on September 20. You can walk into an Apple Store and buy all the devices announced in the "Glowtime" event last evening.
What are the prices of the Apple Watch Series 10?
Prices of the Apple Watch aren't going up with this generation. You can pay the same $399 for the basic GPS version with cellular connectivity costing an extra $100. The updated Watch Ultra 2 continues to be priced at $799 as well.
What are the colors of the Apple Watch Series 10?
Starting this year, the base models of the Series 10 will be available in both aluminum and titanium finishes. The former will be sold in Silver, Rose Gold, and Jet Black colorways while the costlier titanium watches are available in Natural, Gold, and Slate options.
In terms of straps, Apple offers its regular array of Sport, Milanese, and Link bands and loops.
More features of the Apple Watch Series 10
The Apple Watch Series 10 also brings along a new display, better networking capabilities, a powerful set of speakers, and more. Here's everything you need to know:
Design
The design has been revamped, which is now thinner than ever. It is made of Grade 5 Titanium and comes with newer colors, including a premium Jet Black aluminum finish. The new design allowed Apple to add a better speaker and networking system.
Display
The Apple Watch's display has been revolutionized with an OLED panel. The tech giant has OLED-ified almost all of its products, and now it's time for the Apple Watch.
Due to the new OLED panel, the screen is slightly larger while the bezels are thinner. It is also brighter than ever, which provides better visibility, even when watching from odd angles.
Health
The latest Apple Watch 2024 ships with a new Sleep Apnea detection feature that tracks sleep patterns and alerts of possible disorders. Apple has leveraged advanced ECG functionalities to deliver this feature. It is awaiting FDA clearance, following which both Series 9 and 10 devices will receive an update. Apple plans to launch it in more regions, including the EU, UK, Australia, and Japan.
Speakers
The new Apple Watch has a bigger speaker to play podcasts, music, and more. It can also better alert you when there's a notification.
Battery
The new Series 10 can last up to 18 hours on a single charge. You can juice it up to 80% within just half an hour, enough power to last a day.
With these changes, the new Apple Watch Series 10 is expected to be very popular among Apple users. The new Sleep Apnea detection alone is enough for many users to upgrade to the new watch.