As the Apple Watch turns 10, the next generation could focus on a new design rather than new health features. A choice that could disappoint some users but which paves the way for future innovations.
A refined design for the Apple Watch Series 10
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the Apple Watch Series 10 is expected to get a significant aesthetic overhaul:
These changes would mark the first major redesign of Apple's smartwatch in several years. Recently leaked CAD renders seem to confirm this information, showing a significantly larger display.
Health features delayed
Contrary to expectations, the Apple Watch Series 10 may not integrate major new health features:
Apple reportedly encountered “serious obstacles” in developing these features, leading to their postponement to a future generation of the watch.
Faster processor paves the way for AI
Despite the lack of new health features, the Apple Watch Series 10 is expected to feature a more powerful processor. This improvement could pave the way for future AI-based features.
A mixed celebration of the 10th anniversary
The release of the Apple Watch Series 10 coincides with the 10th anniversary of the presentation of the first Apple Watch in 2014:
This uncertainty about the exact anniversary date could explain the lack of revolutionary features for this generation.
The Apple Watch Series 10 is shaping up to be a gentle evolution rather than a revolution. While the lack of new health features may be disappointing, the new design and more powerful processor suggest bright prospects for the future of Apple's smartwatch. Users will likely have to wait a little longer before they see blood pressure tracking or sleep apnea detection on their wrist.
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