Apple Watch 10 rumors: All the pieces we all know to this point

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Apple Watch Collection 10, additionally known as “Apple Watch 10” or “Apple Watch X” amongst tech lovers, is quick approaching. We’re anticipating the Apple Watch 10 to launch alongside the iPhone 16 on Sept. 9 at Apple’s “Glowtime” occasion.

We’re very near the occasion, in order you may think about, the leaks, rumors, and spilled beans have been flooding in. From murmurs of a brand new blood stress monitor to whispers a couple of new sleep apnea sensor, here is every thing we all know in regards to the Apple Watch 10.

Apple Watch 10: launch date

IT‘s very probably that the Apple Watch 10 will get unveiled on Sept. 9. Sure, IT‘s official. Apple introduced that IT‘s having its subsequent massive product reveal occasion with a tagline that claims, “Glowtime.”

Curiously, it is a bit unorthodox for Apple. Sometimes, Apple holds its main September occasion on Tuesdays (although Apple threw us a curveball in 2022 and had its occasion on Wednesday).

For reference, listed below are the reveal dates for a number of the previous-generation Apple Watch units.

• Apple Watch Collection 9 – Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023

• Apple Watch Collection 8 – Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022

• Apple Watch Collection 7 – Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021

• Apple Watch Collection 6 – Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020

In actual fact, a rumor from credible leaker Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman anticipated the announcement date for the Apple Watch 10 to be Tuesday, Sept. 10. However Apple is altering issues up this 12 months. Count on to listen to in regards to the Apple Watch 10 on Monday, Sept. 9. (You’ll be able to watch the livestream on Apple’s YouTube page at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET)

Apple Watch 10: value

There have not been any credible leaks about pricing, however Apple Watch 10 is predicted to have the identical beginning value as its predecessor: $399.

It’s because there have not been many value hikes for the Apple Watch fashions in recent times, so we’re anticipating an analogous technique in 2024.

Apple Watch Collection 10 (41mm, GPS solely) – $399

Apple Watch Collection 10 (45mm, GPS solely) – $429

Apple Watch Collection 10 (41mm, GPS + mobile) – $499

Apple Watch Collection 10 (45mm, GPS + mobile) – $529

The Watch Collection fashions have had the identical beginning value of $399 because the Apple Watch Collection 3. (The Apple Watch Series 2 was $369 earlier than its successor was bumped as much as $399; and IT‘s been the identical value ever since.)

Apple Watch 10: design

In keeping with Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman, a good supply with a decent monitor report, the Apple Watch 10 could have an even bigger show that is practically as massive because the display screen discovered on the Apple Watch Extremely 2.

For reference, the show dimension on the Watch Collection 9 is someplace between 1.6 inches and 1.8 inches, relying on the scale you get. The Apple Watch Extremely’s show is 1.9 inches massive. That being stated, Gurman is technically claiming that the Watch 10 will provide a brand new show dimension that comes nearer to the two-inch mark.

Gurman’s claims echoed a report from Ming-Chi Kuo, one other revered Apple analyst, who stated that the Apple Watch 10 will function new sizes: 45mm and 49mm (versus 41mm and 45mm).

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That is corroborated by X leaker “Majin Bu.” In keeping with the bean spiller, Apple “by accident” leaked the Apple Watch design on iOS 18.1, which exhibits a design of what seems to be a not-yet-released Apple Watch that exhibits off slimmer-than-usual bezels and a big show.

It’s possible you’ll be questioning, “If the Watch 10 show shall be nearer to the Apple Watch Extremely 2, does IT observe that the Watch Extremely 3 will get a redesign, too?” In keeping with Gurman, the next-generation Apple Watch Extremely will not function any vital design modifications. Needless to say the Extremely line is comparatively new, getting its debut in 2022.

Kuo additionally claims that Apple could add a brand new colour of a darker hue to the Apple Watch 10, however the particular colour is unclear.

Lastly, Gurman claims that the Watch 10 will function a brand new magnetic mechanism for bands, making IT simpler to swap them out for different types.

Apple Watch 10: new options

In keeping with Gurman, listed below are the next Health instruments that Apple has been engaged on for the Apple Watch:

• blood-pressure monitor

• sleep apnea sensor

• glucose monitor

Nonetheless, in response to Gurman, the blood-pressure sensor has been hitting a few snags throughout testing. So sadly, whereas the Cupertino-based tech large could have deliberate so as to add the brand new Health instrument to the Apple Watch 10, IT could not make IT to the ultimate product. As such, IT could also be postponed till the Apple Watch 11.

“There have been explicit issues in regards to the blood-pressure function working correctly with the brand new Collection 10 design,” Gurman stated.

So even when the brand new blood-pressure monitor does launch on the Apple Watch 10, IT will not be a dependable various to the blood-pressure cuff. IT‘s not supposed to provide an precise studying. As an alternative, IT will decide your baseline and decide whether or not your blood stress is excessive based mostly on that reference level.

The sleep apnea sensor, which depends upon person’s blood-oxygen ranges, can also be going through some challenges. In any case, the blood-oxygen instrument in its Apple Watch units has been disabled as a result of a authorized dispute with Masimo Corp.

Nonetheless, out of the aforementioned trio of rumored Health options, the sleep apnea sensor would be the most certainly to land on the Apple Watch Collection 10. A brand new Bloomberg report claims that the Apple Watch Collection 10 will function a brand new sleep apnea monitor.

“This function will try to find out if a wearer has sleep apnea after which counsel additional testing with a medical skilled,” Gurman stated.

The sleep apnea sensor will reportedly not be out there day one.

Apple Watch 10: efficiency

As anticipated, the Apple Watch 10 is getting a brand new chip, in response to Gurman.

This new processor will lay the groundwork for some AI-powered options sooner or later, nonetheless, do not anticipate Apple Intelligence, the corporate’s new suite of AI options, to hit the Apple Watch fashions anytime quickly.

Apple Watch 10: battery life

The Apple Watch 10, in response to a report from The Elec, a South Korean outlet, the smartwatch could get an additional battery life enhance as a result of a show improve.

The report claims that the Apple Watch 10 will function a extra energy-efficient OLED show. Consequently, this can make the watch much less energy hungry. Personally, this shall be very a lot appreciated. If I can get two-day battery life out of the brand new Apple Watch 10, I’ll fortunately drop my Apple Watch Collection 9 for IT.

Apple Watch 10: watchOS 11

Thankfully for us, Apple has already revealed its plans for the Apple Watch’s subsequent massive software program replace: watchOS 11.

Apple Watch 10 will launch with watchOS 11, nonetheless, this replace will even assist Apple Watch Collection 6 and newer (so long as you’ve got an iPhone XS or later working iOS 18 or later). Apple Watch SE 2nd technology can also be supported by watchOS 11.

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Unveiled at WWDC 2024, a number of the cool options coming to watchOS 10 embody the next:

• Examine In, out there on iPhone, is now out there on Apple Watch

• Good Stacks now helps Reside Actions

• A brand new app known as “Vitals” now helps you to see key Health metrics and gives context

• Cycle monitoring now as higher assist for pregnant customers; the app additionally exhibits gestational age and helps symptom logging

• New assist for coaching load (measures how exercise depth impacts the physique over time)

• Translate app is now out there on Apple Watch, so you may entry translations for a gaggle of languages straight out of your wrist

• Double Faucet now helps scrolling

• Use “Faucet to Money” to ship and obtain Apple Money by inserting the Apple Watch close to one other one or one other iPhone

WatchOS 11 is predicted to roll out to customers with supported Apple Watch units a while in September. (Final 12 months, the watchOS 10 was launched on Sept. 18, 2023.)

Will the Apple Watch 10 be price IT?

If Apple Watch 10 can pull by with no less than one of many rumored Health instruments, both sleep apnea detection or blood-pressure monitoring, IT will certainly be extra useful for individuals who need to maintain monitor of interruptive loud night breathing and hypertension. Plus, the Apple Watch 10 has steep competitors, contemplating that the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 already has these options.

If Apple is not capable of repair the snags IT‘s been reportedly coping with concerning the brand new Health instruments, IT could also be price IT to attend for the Apple Watch 11.

Needless to say there’s additionally the Apple Watch Extremely 3 and probably a brand new Apple Watch SE to be careful for, too.

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