Apple Watch 10 Rumors: Everything we know so far

The Apple Watch Series 10, also known as the “Apple Watch 10” or “Apple Watch X” among tech enthusiasts, should be launched soon if the Cupertino-based tech giant follows its usual release schedule. The Apple Watch 10 is expected to launch alongside the iPhone 16 in September.

September isn’t that far away, so as you might expect, the leaks, rumors, and tidbits are starting to come in. From rumors of a new blood pressure monitor to whispers of a new sleep apnea sensor, here’s everything we know about the Apple Watch 10.

Apple Watch 10 release date

As mentioned earlier, the Apple Watch 10 is expected to launch in September 2024. For reference, here are the launch dates for some of the previous generation Apple Watch devices:

• Apple Watch Series 9 – September 12, 2023

• Apple Watch Series 8 – September 7, 2022

• Apple Watch Series 7 – October 18, 2021

• Apple Watch Series 6 – September 15, 2020

All other smartwatches were released in September except for the Watch Series 7, which was released in October, so we expect the same to be true for the Apple Watch 10.

In fact, according to a report from CNMO, the Apple Watch 10 is set to launch alongside the iPhone 16 on September 10.

Price of Apple Watch 10

There have been no reliable leaks about pricing, but the Apple Watch 10 is expected to start at $399, the same as its predecessor.

The price of the Apple Watch Series 10 will likely remain the same compared to the Series 9.
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This is because there have been few price increases for Apple Watch models in recent years, so it is expected that the company will adopt a similar strategy in 2024.

Apple Watch Series 10 (41mm, GPS only) – $399

Apple Watch Series 10 (45mm, GPS only) – $429

Apple Watch Series 10 (41mm, GPS + Cellular) – $499

Apple Watch Series 10 (45mm, GPS + Cellular) – $529

The starting price for the Watch Series models is the same $399 as it has been since the Apple Watch Series 3. (The Apple Watch Series 2 was $369 before its successor increased its price to $399, but has remained the same price ever since.)

Apple Watch 10 design

According to BloombergAccording to Mark Gurman, a reliable source with a respectable track record with Apple Watch, the Apple Watch 10 will have a larger display that’s roughly the same size as the Apple Watch Ultra 2’s screen.

Apple Watch 10 expected to be bigger and thinner than Watch Series 9
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For reference, the display size of the Watch Series 9 is 1.6 inch and 1.8 inch, It depends on the size. The Apple Watch Ultra display is 1.9 inches That said, technically, Gourmand says the Watch 10 is 2 inches mark.

Gurman’s claims coincide with a report from another prominent Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, who said the Apple Watch 10 will feature a new size. 45mm and 49mm (Compared to 41mm and 45mm).

One might wonder: “If the Watch 10 display is going to be closer to the Apple Watch Ultra 2, will the Watch Ultra 3 have a different design?” Gurman said. do not have There won’t be any major design changes, and keep in mind that the Ultra line is relatively new, debuting in 2022.

Kuo also claims that Apple may add new dark colors to the Apple Watch 10, though it’s unclear what those colors might be.

Finally, Gurman claims the Watch 10 will feature a new magnetic mechanism for the band, making it easier to swap out for other styles.

What’s new in Apple Watch 10?

According to Gurman, the health tools Apple is developing for the Apple Watch include:

• Blood Pressure Monitor

• Sleep Apnea Sensor

• Blood Glucose Monitor

But Gurman said the blood pressure sensor has faced some issues during testing, so unfortunately, while the Cupertino-based tech giant may have planned to add the new health tool to the Apple Watch 10, it may not make it into the final product, and so it may be delayed until the Apple Watch 11.

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“There were particular concerns about whether the blood pressure measurement function would work properly in the new Series 10 design,” Garman said.

So the new blood pressure monitor do Although it was just released with the Apple Watch 10, it’s not a reliable replacement for a blood pressure monitor because it doesn’t show you an actual reading. Instead, it determines a baseline value and then determines whether your blood pressure is high or not based on that baseline value.

Sleep apnea sensors, which rely on a user’s blood oxygen levels, also face some challenges — after all, the blood oxygen tool in Apple Watch devices has been disabled following a legal battle with Masimo.

Apple Watch 10 Performance

As expected, the Apple Watch 10 will have a new chip, according to Gurman.

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This new processor will lay the foundation for future AI-powered features, but don’t expect the company’s new suite of AI features, Apple Intelligence, to make it into any Apple Watch models anytime soon.

Is the Apple Watch 10 worth buying?

If the Apple Watch 10 can deliver on at least one of the rumored health tools, either sleep apnea detection or blood pressure monitoring, it will undoubtedly be useful for anyone wanting to keep track of their snoring or high blood pressure. Plus, considering the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 already has these features, the Apple Watch 10 has some stiff competition.

If Apple can’t resolve the issues it’s reportedly having with its new health tools, it may be worth waiting for the Apple Watch 11.

Also, keep in mind that you should keep an eye on the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and possibly the new Apple Watch SE.