10th-anniversary
product!
Yes,
the
Apple
Watch
series
has
existed
for
a
decade,
and
the
Apple
Watch
Series
10
smartwatch
is
a
special
product.
At
least,
this
is
what
the
rumour
mills
claimed
before
the
company’s
September
launch
event.
Well,
it’s
finally
here,
and
I
have
been
living
with
the
Apple
Watch
Series
10
for
almost
two
weeks
now,
and
no,
it’s
not
entirely
different
from
what
we
expect
from
Apple.
To
put
some
context,
the
iPhone
X,
launched
in
2017,
was
a
10th-anniversary
product
that
refreshed
the
design
language
of
iPhones.
It
was
one
of
the
stepping
stones
of
the
iPhone
design
we
see
today
from
Apple.
On
the
other
hand,
the
Apple
Watch
Series
10
isn’t
minutely
close
to
that,
but
it
is
still
the
best
daily
smartwatch
wearable
money
can
buy.
How?
I
will
discuss
that
in
depth
in
the
review,
so
let’s
dive
in.
Apple
Watch
Series
10
Price
in
India
and
Specifications
Apple
Watch
Series
10
price
in
India
starts
at
Rs.
46,900
for
the
Aluminium
(GPS)
model.
As
always,
there
are
plenty
of
combinations
to
pick
from.
This
year,
Apple
has
introduced
42mm
and
46mm
strap
sizes,
which
are
new.
There
are
also
GPS
+
cellular
options
that
can
go
up
to
Rs.
59,900,
depending
on
the
size
you
choose.
The
company
also
introduced
all-new
Titanium
(GPS
+
Cellular)
models
starting
at
Rs.
79,900.
The
Series
10
can
go
up
to
Rs.
89,900
for
the
Titanium
model
with
Milanese
Loop.
The
Apple
Watch
Series
10
is
thinner
and
lighter
than
the
Series
9
Apple
Watch
Series
10
Specifications
-
Sizes
–
42mm
and
46mm -
Panel
–
LTPO3
OLED
Always-on
Retina
display -
Colours
–
Jet
Black,
Rose
Gold,
and
Silver
(Aluminium
case) -
Natural,
Gold,
and
Slate
(Titanium
case) -
Battery
–
Up
to
18
hours
of
battery
life
(claimed) -
Processor
–
S10
SiP
with
64-bit
dual-core
processor -
OS
–
watchOS
11
Apple
Watch
Series
10
Design
and
Display:
Familiar
comfort
with
a
fresh
twist
-
42mm
and
46mm
cases -
Available
in
Aluminium
or
Titanium
case -
Up
to
40%
brighter
screen
Apple’s
anniversary
product,
the
Watch
Series
10,
focuses
on
the
most
important
aspect
of
a
smartwatch.
The
display!
It
is
central
to
everything
we
do
on
a
smartwatch,
from
checking
notifications
to
quickly
glancing
time.
Apple
has
fit
in
the
largest
and
most
advanced
display
ever
on
an
Apple
Watch.
However,
coming
from
Apple
Watch
Series
9,
it
took
me
some
time
to
notice
the
differences.
The
Apple
Watch
Series
10
packs
the
biggest
display
yet
A
bigger
display
that
slightly
wraps
around
corners
looks
better
and
chunkier
than
Series
9,
for
sure.
The
Series
10
also
packs
the
brightest
display
we
have
seen
on
any
Apple
Watch
Series
model
yet.
Apple
claims
that
the
Series
10
is
up
to
40
percent
brighter
when
viewed
at
an
angle
and
offers
up
to
2,000nits
brightness.
It
comes
in
all-new
42mm
and
46mm
sizes
–
slightly
larger
than
what
we
saw
on
the
Series
9
(41mm
and
45mm).
The
fun
fact
is
that
Series
10,
despite
the
bump
in
case
size,
is
marginally
lighter
than
Series
9.
The
Aluminium
(GPS
+
Cellular)
model
we
are
reviewing
weighed
35.3
grams
compared
to
39
grams
on
Series
9
(same
finish).
This
is
the
case
across
the
range.
The
Watch
is
available
in
Aluminium
case
in
Jet
Black,
Rose
Gold
and
Silver
colours
Apple
has
gone
a
notch
above
this
time
to
ensure
the
Series
10
looks
like
a
major
upgrade
and
ships
the
biggest
display
–
even
slightly
bigger
than
the
Apple
Watch
Ultra.
Compared
to
older
models,
the
Series
10
offers
up
to
30
percent
more
screen
area
(compared
to
the
Series
6).
What
does
the
additional
screen
real
estate
offer
is
an
additional
line
of
text
on
apps
like
Mail,
news,
or
messages.
Compared
to
the
Series
9,
it
was
easier
to
type
on
the
Series
10.
Apple
ditched
the
stainless
steel
case
this
year
for
a
lighter
titanium
case.
But
that
also
means
boring
colour
choices.
If
there’s
one
department
where
Series
10
slightly
disappoints,
then
it
has
to
be
the
colour
options.
The
Series
10
comes
in
Jet
Black,
Rose
Gold
and
Silver
in
Aluminium
case
while
Slate,
Gold
and
Natural
in
Titanium.
All
of
them
are
slightly
boring
choices,
in
my
opinion,
except
for
the
Jet
Black,
which
we
got
for
this
review.
It
is
a
stunning
colour
and
adds
to
the
overall
premium
look
of
the
Series
10.
On
the
other
hand,
the
Series
9
offered
Midnight,
Starlight,
Silver,
Pink
and
(PRODUCT)RED
in
Aluminium
case
while
Graphite,
Silver
and
Gold
in
Stainless
Steel
case.
It
also
comes
in
a
Titanium
case
in
Slate,
Gold
and
Natural
colours
I
got
the
carbon-neutral
Sport
Loop
band
with
the
Series
10,
and
it
has
been
comfortable
during
the
review
period.
I
have
been
using
the
Apple
Watch
since
the
Series
6
days,
and
the
Sport
Loop
band
is
one
of
the
best
band
options
the
company
offers,
with
a
velcro
adjustment
strap,
which
makes
it
for
daily
wear.
The
Milanese
loop
is
also
fantastic
for
daily
wear,
but
that’s
only
available
with
a
titanium
case.
The
Series
10
comes
with
an
upgraded
LTPO3
OLED
Always-on
Retina
display.
The
company
claims
the
new
Wide-angle
OLED
is
power-efficient,
allowing
the
display
to
update
once
a
second
and
always
be
on
mode
instead
of
just
once
a
minute,
compared
to
the
Series
9. A
larger
display
gives
an
edge
over
its
predecessors
in
a
lot
of
ways,
including
a
better
screen
resolution,
which
now
offers
416×496
pixels
for
the
46mm
case.
Thanks
to
a
bigger
display,
you
can
comfortably
type
on
the
display
of
the
Series
10
smartwatch
Imagine,
I
could
notice
ticking
seconds
hand
in
the
Activity
watch
face.
However,
quality-wise,
the
Series
10
is
an
extension
of
the
Series
9
as
it
also
sports
a
fantastic
display.
Thanks
to
a
bigger
display
than
the
Ultra,
the
Series
10
is
actually
a
better,
more
practical,
and
cheaper
option
than
the
Ultra
in
its
current
avatar.
Apple
Watch
Series
10
Performance:
Subtle
progress
-
S10
SiP
chip -
Features
water
temperature
sensor -
Runs
watchOS
11
out
of
the
box
The
Series
10
ships
with
S10
SiP
with
a
64-bit
dual-core
processor,
and
that’s
about
it.
I
noticed
no
difference
between
Series
10
and
Series
9
performance
credentials.
As
with
Series
9,
the
new
Series
10
is
snappy
and
quick
with
closing
and
opening
apps.
Features
like
automatic
workout
detection
and
dictation
work
smoothly.
Apple
claims
that
the
new
Series
10
uses
machine
learning
to
identify
the
motion
signatures
and
impact
forces
during
falls,
enabling
features
like
crash
detection
and
fall
detection.
The
Series
10
offers
an
AOD
feature
With
Series
10,
Apple
says
that
Smart
Stack
automatically
adds
new
widgets
when
users
need
them.
This
is
something
I
could
test
while
testing
the
smartwatch.
The
Translate
app
also
works
smoothly
on
the
Series
10
and
gets
added
to
Smart
Stack
if
you
travel
to
a
different
country.
However,
you
will
need
to
download
the
languages
before
using
them.
The
Series
10
packs
a
S10
SiP
chip
Apple
has
re-engineered
the
speaker
setup
to
be
30
percent
smaller
but
is
actually
louder
than
the
Series
9.
The
best
part
if
even
in
loud
environments,
the
Series
10
speakers
are
loud
enough
for
emergency
calls
or
hearing
podcasts
or
music
–
in
case
your
iPhone
isn’t
reachable.
The
biggest
advantage
of
Series
10
is
voice
isolation.
The
Series
10
display
can
hit
up
to
2,000nits
peak
brightness
and
drop
to
1
nit
minimum
brightness.
Besides
packing
a
bigger
display,
the
Series
10
offers
punchier
colours
and
amazing
new
watch
faces.
The
Apple
Watch
Series
10
uses
100%
recycled
aluminium
in
the
case
(aluminium
model)
This
time,
Apple
has
introduced
an
all-new
water
temperature
sensor
on
the
Apple
Watch
Series
10,
a
welcome
addition.
Other
sensors
are
the
same
as
the
Series
9.
There’s
also
support
for
the
Oceanic+
app
for
snorkelling
activity
on
the
Series
10.
I
couldn’t
test
it,
but
it’s
a
good
addition
for
people
who
love
to
do
water
sports.
Now,
they
can
be
accompanied
by
their
Apple
Watch.
The
Series
10
comes
with
64GB
storage,
the
same
as
the
Series
9
and
Watch
Ultra
2.
The
Series
10
sports
a
metal
and
sapphire
crystal
back
compared
to
Series
9’s
Ceramic
and
sapphire
crystal
back.
Apple
claims
that
the
metal
back
of
the
Series
10
integrates
the
antenna
into
the
housing,
contributing
to
the
thinner
design.
The
company
also
claims
that
the
metal
back
design
houses
the
necessary
elements
to
cater
to
improved
cellular
performance.
The
Series
10
comes
with
a
refreshed
Vitals
app
Now
comes
the
most
important
health
feature,
the
marquee
feature
of
the
Series
10
–
sleep
apnea.
Apple
Watch
models
have
been
supporting
sleep
tracking
for
some
years,
but
the
addition
of
sleep
apnea
makes
it
more
capable.
How
does
it
function?
Apple
says
that
the
watch
uses
its
accelerometer
to
monitor
small
movements
at
the
wrist
during
sleep
that
are
associated
with
interruptions
in
normal
respiratory
patterns,
tracked
by
a
new
Apple
Watch
metric
called
Breathing
Disturbances.
For
tracking
these
patterns,
you
will
have
to
wear
the
watch
regularly
at
night
for
at
least
7
days.
Apple
Watch
Series
10’s
biggest
strength
is
accurately
tracking
fitness-related
activities.
It
is
definitely
a
benchmark
for
other
smartwatches
in
the
segment.
It
is
SpO2
tracking,
which
returns
almost
the
same
results
as
a
pulse
oximeter
or
counting
steps.
It
features
an
all-new
Water
temperature
sensor
The
Series
10
ships
with
watchOS
11,
bringing
tons
of
personalisation
and
fitness-related
features.
The
Vitals
app
has
received
a
refresh
and
offers
a
quick
check-in
on
key
health
metrics
at
a
glance.
The
Activity
rings
have
new
customisation
options
that
let
you
add
a
different
activity
for
a
day
in
the
week
to
match
your
gym
routine.
The
good
thing
about
some
of
these
new
features
of
watchOS
11
is
that
they
will
also
make
it
to
the
Series
9
model.
The
new
watch
faces
include
Flux
Face
and
Reflections,
which
Apple
says
have
been
designed
to
take
advantage
of
larger
display.
The
Photos
face
has
also
received
a
refresher,
and
photos
can
be
better
recommended
based
on
aesthetics
and
composition.
The
Series
10
display
is
decent
for
typing
short
messages
Apple
Watch
Series
10
Battery:
Fast
charging
support,
finally
-
0-80%
charging
in
about
30
minutes
(claimed) -
Up
to
18
hours
of
battery
life -
Up
to
36
hours
with
Low
Power
Mode
Apple
Watch
Series
10
is
the
company’s
fastest-charging
Apple
Watch
model
ever.
And
that’s
something
I
want
to
write
in
my
iPhone
review,
too,
but
maybe
next
year.
One
of
the
biggest
highlights
of
the
Apple
Watch
Series
10
is
that
it
charges
up
to
80
percent
in
30
minutes.
The
Series
9
can
charge
up
to
80
percent
in
45
minutes,
while
the
Ultra
2
charges
up
to
80
percent
in
about
an
hour.
It
supports
faster
charging
compared
to
Series
9
Interestingly,
fast
charging
is
enabled
thanks
to
the
use
of
the
new
metal
back
of
the
Series
10,
which
now
accommodates
a
larger
and
more
efficient
charging
coil.
All
of
this
does
help
enhance
user
experience
on
the
Watch
Series
10.
Purely
in
terms
of
battery
performance,
the
Series
10
offered
me
roughly
20
hours
of
battery
life
on
a
single
charge.
After
this,
it
automatically
turned
on
Low
Power
Mode
at
15
percent.
Extended
workout
sessions,
including
outdoor
walks
and
running
sessions,
reduced
battery
life
to
18
hours.
The
smartwatch
reached
0
to
80
percent
in
about
30
minutes,
while
a
full
charge
takes
about
60
minutes.
In
my
tests,
Series
10
offers
an
incremental
battery
life
boost
compared
to
its
predecessor.
It
comes
in
46mm
and
42mm
strap
sizes
The
Apple
Watch
Series
10
is
a
better,
more
practical,
and
cheaper
smartwatch
for
everyday
use
than
the
Ultra
2.
Apple
Watch
Series
10
Review:
Verdict
Apple
Watch
Series
10
may
not
have
introduced
groundbreaking
features
compared
to
the
Series
9.
But
it
doesn’t
need
to.
The
Series
9
is
already
a
solid
smartwatch,
and
its
successor
builds
on
its
strengths.
Faster
charging
makes
Series
10
a
stronger
smartwatch
option
for
consumers.
Moreover,
the
largest
display,
even
a
bit
bigger
than
the
Watch
Ultra
2,
makes
it
capable
of
packing
more
tricks.
The
company
has
also
raised
the
refresh
rate
on
the
Series
10
to
once
in
a
second
from
once
in
a
minute,
and
I
could
show
off
this
with
new
watch
faces
that
show
seconds
hand.
It
also
has
a
water
temperature
sensor
and
features
that
make
it
ideal
for
your
next
snorkelling
session
–
features
you
may
not
need
daily
but
are
always
good
to
have
on
board.
One
thing
that
surprised
me
is
that
Apple
forgot
to
put
a
decent
Apple
Intelligence
feature
for
the
Apple
Watch
Series
10.
The
Jet
Black
aluminium
model
looks
stunning
and
is
excellent
for
everyday
wear
Who
should
buy
the
new
Series
10
smartwatch?
By
now,
Apple
devices
have
reached
a
point
that
users
are
not
required
to
update
every
year
and
comfortably,
they
can
jump
a
series
or
two
depending
on
their
use
case.
This
applies
to
Series
10
as
well.
If
you’re
someone
using
the
Apple
Watch
Series
8
or
9,
you
don’t
gain
a
lot.
However,
if
you
want
fast
charging
and
a
slightly
bigger
display,
then
Series
10
is
the
smartwatch
for
you.
However,
for
Series
7
or
6
users,
the
Series
10
is
an
excellent
upgrade.
Similarly,
for
people
who
want
to
take
a
leap
of
faith
and
start
using
an
Apple
Watch,
the
Series
10
is
the
company’s
best
Apple
Watch
model
yet.
For
alternatives,
the
Series
9
(Review)
is
a
good
option
alongside
the
Samsung
Galaxy
Watch
Ultra
(Review),
which
also
offers
some
additional
features.
