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It was nice to see Apple update its product lineup across the board rather than push through minor updates on similar-looking hardware. Sure, the Apple Watch Series 10 looks just like the Apple Watch Series 9, and even back to Series 7. But that’s Apple’s signature look, and it’s penned for the wrists of those who live in the walled garden. The only way it could get better is with minor changes here and there, which is why what was touted was a slimmer chassis and a brighter display.
We’re no longer at 41mm and 45mm. The Apple Watch is now 42mm and 46mm. I tried on the larger variant to see if I would be as amenable to it as I have the larger Android smartwatches that launched this past year. I liked it and could see myself donning it over the smaller Apple Watch. It’s the thinner chassis. It doesn’t bulge like before, so it doesn’t feel overwhelming. The 42mm still feels small, even with its slight bump up, and again, it’s because Apple gave it a thinner chassis.
I also tried on the all-black Ultra 2. It’s nice, but it’s not my style. Its matching black Milanese Loop band is also a little hard to unclasp, though I imagine that’s the point of a band connected to a smartwatch made for rugged discoveries.
© Florence Ion / Gizmodo The demonstration that Apple offered of its sleep apnea features was mainly vanity. I saw what the Health app will look like when things trend towards “you need to see a doctor.” Good. Finally, someone other than the poor partners suffering from all-night snoring that sounds like choking can get some hard data on what’s going down in Slumber Town. Apple doesn’t yet have FDA clearance for the feature, but the company hopes it will happen before the end of the year to push out the update to the Apple Watch.
The Apple Watch Series 10 starts at $400 for the 42mm model and $429 for the larger 46mm model (not including the price of cellular support). It will be released on September 20, and pre-orders are going live now.
