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Apple Watch Series 10 Reviews: Solid Upgrade With an Unexpectedly 'Mind-Blowing' Feature
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Every model of Apple Watch has had an OLED screen.
So with all the emphasis placed on “smart battery“ charging for iPhone 16, doesn’t all this “quick battery charging” for Apple Watch completely contradict the messaging? I’m confused. Do we want to keep batteries capped at 80% capacity or not? Or is this going to be a ten pole feature of Watch 11 where it’s neural engine Is smart enough to handle “a complex task” such as charging? 🤔
Yeah, no kidding. I simply didn’t feel like typing out the edge view and size revision.
But it doesn't have the pulse ox that my series 6 does and I'm not going to upgraded until a new model has the function.
The first Apple Watch Series 10 reviews have been published by various media outlets and YouTube channels, ahead of the device launching on Friday.
Key new features for the Apple Watch Series 10 include larger displays with 42mm and 46mm case sizes, a nearly 10% thinner design compared to the Apple Watch Series 9, a new Jet Black polished aluminum case option, faster charging, the ability to play audio through the built-in speaker, voice isolation for phone calls, Depth and Tides apps for water activities, and more. In addition, watchOS 11 adds a new sleep apnea detection feature on the Apple Watch Series 10, Apple Watch Series 9, and Apple Watch Ultra 2.
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The Verge's Victoria Song on the Series 10's larger displays:
Sleep apnea detection has only been available for a short time, so reviewers said they have not been able to test it thoroughly yet. The feature is now available in more than 150 countries and regions on watchOS 11, which was widely released yesterday.
Sleep apnea is a potentially serious disorder in which a person's breathing repeatedly stops and starts while they sleep. The detection feature uses the Apple Watch's accelerometer to "monitor small movements at the wrist that are associated with interruptions in normal respiratory patterns," according to Apple. If these disturbances occur frequently over multiple nights, they may be associated with sleep apnea, according to Apple.
Forbes' David Phelan on the Series 10's thinner design and Jet Black finish:
CNET's Lexy Savvides on the Series 10's ability to play audio through the speaker:
Savvides said voice isolation for phone calls is "mind-blowingly good":
CNBC's Todd Haselton on faster charging:
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FYI, My Series 2 Ultra also plays music now through the speaker since the Watch OS 11 upgrade... that's not just only for the Series 10.
I'm still using my Series 5 (after taking advantage of the battery service last month), although I must admit there are occasional lags in the OS. Series 5 does have 32 GB storage and 1 GB RAM though, which is sufficient for its OS. Watch OS 10.6.1 works fine with iOS 18. I figure I won't upgrade until maybe Series 12 or something, or maybe earlier if I can get it on sale for cheap.
No SpO2 sensor ☹️
Seems likes a downgrade from my AW8
Seems likes a downgrade from my AW8
my series 4 is still going strong, and no real amazing features have come out to make me want to upgrade. I'm sad there is a 4 second delay for the screen to light up when I check the time, but that's just apple slowing down my watch. I'm sure those that upgrade to this model will enjoy it.
Same for me, I'm keeping my ULTRA since I still have the Blood Oxygen sensor.
Nope, same processor (also same as the one in the Ultra 2). That’s why both those are also getting Sleep Apnea detection.
If you're upgrading from an earlier watch, I agree. But it's most definitely a nothing burger for those of us with a 9.
Pre-ordered a Series 10 in Jet Black with Cellular. Happy they finally got rid of the red ring. We’ll see how well it holds up.
Coming from a Series 7 that’s down to 80% battery life. Excited for the bigger display and even faster charging, as those were my two favorite features when I upgraded my Series 4.
To everyone saying the updates are incremental, well yeah. Just like the iPhone it’s a mature product that doesn’t change a lot year over year. However, after 3-4 generations the new features add up.
Honestly sleep apnea detection is alone worth the upgrade considering how many people might not know they have it.
Coming from a Series 7 that’s down to 80% battery life. Excited for the bigger display and even faster charging, as those were my two favorite features when I upgraded my Series 4.
To everyone saying the updates are incremental, well yeah. Just like the iPhone it’s a mature product that doesn’t change a lot year over year. However, after 3-4 generations the new features add up.
Honestly sleep apnea detection is alone worth the upgrade considering how many people might not know they have it.
how exactly is it NOT dated? It's literally same Watch OS last 8+ years. Every year we get 1 or 2 new complications. That's it. What else did it add that's really considered newsworthy? At the end of the day, it's still mostly used for getting notifications. Kind of sad.
You are spot on. Battery life is the most crucial feature for me as well with the watch. I don't care about the bigger screen. The regular watch needs to last a day and night + usage. I am not interested in charging it twice a day just because I did a workout.
Well technically it still has the sensor (it uses LEDs that are already built in). It’s just that the US Version of Watch OS won’t let you use it for now*.
* Until either Apple settles the lawsuit or the patent expires in August 2028.
Good choice for anyone coming from a series 7 and below. I’m perfectly content with my SS Series 8 for another yr. Besides you get the O2 sensor on the older models until that gets settled down.
My guess is without turning the Series into an Ultra that’s not possible so Apple thought if they could make the Series watch a bit thinner and lighter and keep the same battery life that was a win.
Upgraded to a series 9 last year. This might be the least tempting upgrade ever for an Apple Watch for my needs. I'll wait for something innovative or until my battery starts to fade.
You sound kinda obsessed lol
I am curious about this. If it was its own sensor and was excluded from the 10 would Apple have to disclose that? Would some not buy the 10 if they knew they could never get the blood oxygen feature?
There's incremental and there's... this. The upgrades after 3-4 years are definitely worth it, but the caveat is that the upgrades are all present in the 9, for the most part. I don't think sleep apnea is restricted to the 10.