September 17th 2024.
When you visit the Apple website, you won't find any signs of a party. Even at their latest keynote event where they launched new products, there was no mention of celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Apple Watch. But here we are, with the 10th generation of the iconic watch known as Series 10, and it's definitely something worth celebrating.
The Airpods 4 have received great reviews for their sound quality, while also managing to reduce costs. It's no secret that smartwatches existed before the Apple Watch, but as always, Apple has found a way to do things differently, and in most cases, better. It's hard to argue with their success.
Apple quickly claimed the title of best-selling watch brand in the world, not just best-selling smartwatch. But that's just how Apple operates - they don't look back. The only time they acknowledge the past is on October 5th, when they remember their legendary founder Steve Jobs. There's no museum showcasing their old products, and they rarely compare older and newer versions. Their focus is always on the future.
However, for me, the release of the new Apple Watch Series 10 is a celebration of the watch's 10-year journey and a testament to how far we've come. The original Apple Watch was available in 38mm and 42mm sizes, but now, the Series 10 offers options of 42mm or 46mm. The screen now takes up 1220 square millimeters of space, compared to the original 740 square millimeters. And the heart rate notifications from before? Well, now you can do an ECG, check your blood oxygen levels, and even have the watch call emergency services if it detects a fall or car crash. And soon, with TGA approval, the watch will also have sleep apnea detection features. But even without that, this is still an impressive smartwatch.
The Apple Watch Series 10 is lighter, bigger, and thinner than its predecessor - a remarkable feat considering its small size. The new speaker housing also allows for music to be played out loud. And let's not forget the bigger and brighter display. It may only be incremental changes, but in a world where we wear watches 24/7, every little improvement counts. And speaking of improvements, the charging time has also been reduced, making it easier to find those moments to charge the watch.
Using the Apple Watch Series 10 didn't feel drastically different or better, but that's because I'm used to reviewing "last year's" model. For those upgrading from Series 5, 6, or 7, this is the one you've been waiting for. And for those with older versions, it's time to upgrade and embrace the bigger size of the Series 10. It's the small things that impress me, like the low power Always On display that now refreshes every second instead of every minute. It's a small detail, but it makes a big difference - especially with the ticking second hand.
Apple has already set the bar high for smartwatches, and the Series 10 maintains that standard and even elevates it. And while Samsung has entered the "ultra" watch market, Apple chose not to update any features of their premium Apple Watch Ultra. Instead, they added a new black titanium color and a stunning titanium Milanese loop band with a parachute clasp. These new Apple Watches will be available for purchase this Friday, and for iPhone users, it's hard to argue that this isn't the perfect smartwatch.
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