Apple Watch Series 10 gets new watch faces, improved ECG sensor: report
The Apple Watch Series 10 — or Watch X — may be unveiled at Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” event on September 9. Details about the successor to the Apple Watch Series 9 have surfaced online in recent weeks, suggesting it could arrive with several key features and upgrades. A new report claims the watch will likely come with larger display sizes than the existing 41mm and 45mm options. It will also reportedly get an updated heart rate sensor and improved water resistance.
Apple Watch Series 10 Features (Expected)
According to a report from 9to5Mac, the Apple Watch Series 10 may get an updated ECG or heart rate sensor, which will likely offer more accurate readings and unlock newer features. reportAn earlier leak revealed that the watch could support sleep apnea detection.
The new report adds that the process of collecting health data could also get an update. For example, new algorithms in the iPhone Health app could read data collected by the heart rate sensor to detect atrial fibrillation instead of the data processed in the watch itself.
The current Apple Watch Series 9 has a water resistance of 50 meters, but it isn’t rated for water sports or adventures like diving. The Apple Watch Ultra, however, has a water resistance of up to 100 meters and is rated for high-speed water sports up to 40 meters. The Apple Watch Series 10 will reportedly be rated for high-speed water sports up to 20 meters. The upcoming smartwatch is also expected to get support for Apple’s Depth app, which is currently exclusive to the Watch Ultra.
The report added that the Apple Watch Series 10 could come in 44mm and 48mm sizes. The Apple Watch Series 9 currently comes in 41mm and 45mm variants. With newer displays, the watches are tipped to get new watch faces.
One of the new watch faces is expected to be “Reflections,” a watch face that reacts to ambient light, while another is likely to be a new Hermès watch face called “Regatta.” The latter is said to be inspired by the sailing competition of the same name. It could allow users to gain instant access to a timer.
