Apple Watch Series 10 finally available: This is a good watch upgrade

The fact that Tim Cook gave the Apple Watch Series 10 the first product lot immediately after the intro at the Apple event on September 9th perhaps also shows how important the watch sector is for the technology group. Those responsible then talked for a full 20 minutes about intelligent jewelry for the wrist.

Underlining this assumption, the majority of an online survey conducted in this country with 2,126 participants this year named Apple as their favorite smartwatch brand. At least the sales from 2019 to 2022 reflect the company’s general monopoly and show that sales figures have increased continuously in the corresponding period.

Be that as it may: With the Watch Series 10, Apple remains true to its release rhythm and encourages people to buy the current model just in time for the start of the colder season.

We’ll now tell you whether an upgrade from nine to ten is worth it.

Watch the Apple event on September 9th in full:

Flatter, bigger, better? Apple’s Series Watch 10 in a visual comparison

With a thickness of 9.7 mm and a display with up to 416 x 496 pixels (46 mm model), the Watch 10 quickly ten percent flatter and at the same time slightly larger than the previous model.

The brightness has also been adjusted: visibility increases by up to 40 percent depending on the viewing angle.

When it comes to processing, Apple is now also using the Watch Series 10 Titanium with PVD coating and in this way offers a slightly more expensive watch in addition to the aluminum version. Good to know: In titanium, the product is almost 20 percent (around 10 g) lighter than the Series 9 with stainless steel.

How much has the hardware changed in a year?

Both the design and the performance of the Apple Watch Series 10 are a step forward. Thank you New OLED technology In always-on mode, the display now updates every second instead of every 60 seconds as before.

The Battery Although it has the same maximum runtime of 18 hours (36 hours in power saving mode), according to the manufacturer it should to 80 percent in just 30 minutes capacity come.

Means modified speaker Media such as podcasts or music can now be played without headphones.

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To Improving phone calls with the smartwatch Background noise should be better suppressed so that voices can be heard more clearly.

There is a new chip name that is based on S10 However, the probably most important component does not seem to have any quantum leaps: Like the S9 chip, which is the heart of the old model, the Series 10 processor uses machine learning to be able to complete tasks even faster.

Water sports enthusiasts can also be happy: the Apple Watch Series 10 has one Depth gauge (works at up to six meters) and Temperature sensorto track activities in the wet even more precisely.
In addition to this will die Oceanic+ app will be compatible in the future for detailed insights while snorkeling. In addition, with the new Tide app See what weather conditions will prevail on coasts, beaches or surf spots seven days in advance.

Sleep Apnea: Security Update for Apple Watch

On the Series 9, 10 and Ultra 2, the acceleration sensor will soon (according to Apple in September) be able to detect breathing disorders during sleep, so-called sleep apnea. For this purpose, the data collected by your watch is transferred to the Health app every 30 days and a warning message is sent to your Apple Watch in the event of possible sleep apnea.

Compact: The differences between Apple Watch Series 9 and 10

Apple Watch Series 9:

• Display: Retina OLED (LTPO) with 41 mm/45 mm (aluminum and stainless steel)
• Dimensions: 41 x 35 x 10.7 mm (352 x 430 pixels); 45 x 38 x 10.7mm (396 x 484 pixels)
• Chip: S9 with 4-core Neural Engine
• Battery: up to 18 hours (36 hours in power saving mode)

Apple Watch Series 10:

• Display: Retina OLED (LTPO3) with 42 mm/46 mm (aluminum and titanium)
• Dimensions: 42 x 36 x 9.7 mm (374 x 446 pixels); 46 x 39 x 9.7mm (416 x 496 pixels)
• Chip: S10 with 4-core Neural Engine
• Battery: up to 18 hours (36 hours in power saving mode)

Conclusion: No groundbreaking, but still interesting changes

Anyone who already owns the Apple Watch Series 9 should consider whether the new features justify the switch. On the other hand, the Apple Watch Series 10 is once again proof that Apple is particularly comfortable in the areas of fine tuning and elegance. Fans who don’t yet own a smartwatch and are enthusiastic about the latest tracking technology will definitely not make a mistake by buying the 10 model.

Buy Apple Watch Series 10: Colors, variants & prices

From now on The Apple Watch Series 10 is available as a GPS and GPS+Cellular model. There will be a total of three colors (aluminum in silver, rose gold, diamond black and titanium in natural, gold, slate) for both versions.

You get the aluminum version 449 euros/479 euros (without Cellular/with Cellular in 42 mm), or from 479 euros/599 euros (without Cellular/with Cellular in 46 mm).

In titanium quality, the Apple Watch Series 10 is only available with cellular, so the price is 799 euros (42 mm), respectively 849 euros (46 mm), begins.

The watches are listed on Amazon:

MediaMarkt has already added the Apple Watch Series 10 to its range in various sizes:

Medical evaluation shows: Smartwatches can save lives

Speaking of sleep apnea: A detailed statement from the Society for Cardiology on the subject of “wearables” shows that the web-enabled pieces of jewelry even mimic the guardian angel in individual cases. The authors come to the conclusion that “the signal quality of ECG-based wearables.” […] comparable to the signal quality of classic ECGs or long-term ECGs”, so that “in the range of 1-channel ECG devices [mit dieser Methodik arbeiten Smartwatches; Anm. d. Red.] Most studies demonstrated a very high sensitivity and specificity (>90%) for the detection of atrial fibrillation.

Check out the OS11 update

Am on September 16th there was also one free software update for the Apple Watch SE (2nd generation), Apple Watch Series 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Apple Watch Ultra and Ultra 2. This essentially includes:

• Set activity rings for each day of the week
• Vital signs app for health data while you sleep
• Training load in the Activity app: Monitor how your workouts affect your body
• Photos of the watch face: Let the Apple Watch browse through your media library to get your very own wallpaper – or get creative yourself
• Cycle Log: Monitor your pregnancy via timeline in Apple Watch
• Smart Stack: Widgets now appear automatically when they are needed (e.g. when severe weather is announced)
• Translate app (20 languages)
• own training for pool swimming

In addition to the smartwatches mentioned above, at least the iPhone XS is required to use it.

Apple Watch Ultra 2: Three little news

There was also a small update for lovers of the Apple Watch Ultra 2. From now on The mega watch is available in titanium black with an accompanying Milanese bracelet for a total 999 euros. You can order the product at MediaMarkt:

Apple is also building up its cooperation with the fashion brand Hermes from: The special edition of the Ultra 2 created from the merger costs 1,579 euros and also celebrated the start of sales on September 20th.

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