The Apple Watch Series 10 is Apple’s thinnest wearable and includes a new wide-angle OLED screen, which is the largest display Apple has used in a smartwatch to date. The new wearable runs on Apple’s S10 SiP (System in Package) and features several new capabilities, including alerts for sleep apnea, a condition where people stop breathing while they sleep. The Apple Series 10 and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 can also play music and podcasts using the watch’s built-in speakers, as opposed to just using it as a speakerphone for calls.
In her very short time with the wearables, my colleague Victoria Song noted how much of a difference the Series 10’s larger display made. She also praised the new black colorway for the Series 10 and Ultra 2, though admittedly, the clasp on the latter’s new Milanese Loop can be difficult to use. We’ll share more of our thoughts in our full review, but in the meantime, here’s everything you need to know about preordering both the Series 10 and the new Ultra 2.
The upcoming Apple Watch Series 10 has been redesigned with a brighter wide-angle OLED display that’s even larger than the Apple Watch Ultra. Apple also says it’s the company’s fastest-charging smartwatch to date, allowing it to reach up to 80 percent capacity in just 30 minutes. The wearable is also thinner overall, with rounded corners that make for a softer, more streamlined look.
The wearable has some changes under the hood — most notably, a new S10 chip with a four-core neural engine. It also features new health and fitness features, including depth and temperature sensors as well as an accelerometer that detects breathing disturbances possibly related to sleep apnea. When detected, the wearable sends alerts to the user and provides a detailed report to share with a doctor. The feature has yet to receive FDA approval, but Apple expects to do so in the coming months. Wearable support for watchOS 11, meanwhile, introduces other fitness features, including a Training Load measurement and the ability to pause your Activity Rings.
Like previous models, Apple’s latest wearables will be available in both titanium and aluminum finishes. Depending on which you choose, you have the option of the following colors: silver, rose gold, jet black, dark gray, and a “natural” light gray shade. Currently, you can preorder the GPS model from Apple in the 42mm size starting at $399 or the 46mm size starting at $429. If you want to add cellular connectivity, you can preorder the 42mm and 46mm models for $499 and $529, respectively.
The refreshed Apple Watch Ultra 2 now has a new “satin black” color option, marking the first time Apple has offered the wearable in more than one color. Like the Series 10, it will also support sleep apnea detection and play music and podcasts through the watch’s built-in speakers. Otherwise, it’s the same as the Ultra 2 released last year, which means it continues to cater to more athletic types than other Apple watches. It’s still the most rugged and durable watch in Apple’s lineup, with a last-gen S9 processor and a second-gen ultra wideband chip.
The black Apple Watch Ultra 2 continues to arrive in one configuration — 49mm, with cellular connectivity — and will launch on September 20th with either an Ocean Band, an Alpine Loop, or a Trail Loop strap. You can preorder it from Apple starting today for $799 or with a matching titanium Milanese Loop for $899.
