The Apple Watch Series 10 is expected to arrive with some major changes. Here’s what rumors believe is on the way
A render of what the Apple Watch Series 10 might look like
The Apple Watch has been a mainstay over the years, and has been updated every fall for most of its life. But at the same time, there haven’t been any major changes to the smartwatch’s fairly static design.
Much like the iPhone X’s big design changes, Apple is rumored to be using the tenth series of the Apple Watch to introduce some big changes to its wearable device. Rumors and speculation from commentators insist that something special is on the way.
Here’s what’s emerged so far about the upcoming Apple Watch launch.
A major redesign of the Apple Watch X is likely for 2024
Known as the “Apple Watch X” rather than the Apple Watch Series 10, it was said in August 2023 that the new release would launch sometime between 2024 and 2025, to commemorate the momentous number.
Depending on the rumor, the Apple Watch Series 10 could be thicker or thinner.
The update would include a number of key changes, rather than being a more incremental change as is typically seen.
According to the report, one of these changes has to do with the way the straps connect to the Apple Watch. The use of a magnetic system is proposed, which could help reduce the space occupied by the current slot-based mechanism.
There was also speculation that there would be a slimmer overall design for the device.
At this point, rumors of a radical redesign don’t seem likely. So far, everything points to Apple sticking with the same kind of design, but with significant tweaks, rather than radical changes.
If other rumours and renders are to be believed, it will still feature a square design with a rounded display, like its predecessors. No extraordinary changes such as a circular display are planned for now.
The design will most likely be slimmer, but it won’t be that much thinner.
Apple Watch Series 10 may not work with older bands
Continuing on the theme of straps, a leaker said in December that “the connectors on the next generation of the Apple Watch are fully designed in.” It was also claimed that older straps would not work with the new Apple Watch.
The leaker also insisted that the leak was “100% accurate,” which doesn’t inspire confidence.
Apple Watch strap mechanism could change with Series 10
The leaker did not elaborate on the claim or offer sources. However, his accuracy, which until now has been spotty, included a correct claim about FineWoven straps ahead of launch.
Add to this the previous claim about the band, and it seems quite plausible that something is going on with the band’s fixations.
As for how this supposed magnetic stripe system might work, there is no obvious explanation for how it would work.
Apple has explored using magnets in new ways in its Apple Watch Bands in patents, such as one that doubles as a protective case. In a 2021 filing, Apple offered more than 50 drawings explaining ways the magnets could be used to securely attach to each other.
Apple Watch Series 10 could consume less energy thanks to a better screen
The Apple Watch already has systems in place to minimize battery usage. Its low power consumption and adjustable refresh rate allow the screen to always be on for the user.
Beyond that, there’s Low Power Mode, which reduces usage to the essentials.
In April 2024, it was reported that Apple would be updating the display again to make it even more energy efficient. The report said it would use a new low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) thin-film transistor (TFT) technology in the OLED display.
LTPO-TFT technology is already used in the Apple Watch display, but only in some switchable TFTs within the panel. Meanwhile, the older LTPS technology is also used for other switchable TFTs and control TFTs.
In the new display, LTPO will be used in more TFTs, including control TFTs. LTPS will continue to be used, but only in the remaining TFTs and circuits that are outside the visible pixel area.
Apple Watch Series 10 could be thinner and larger, or possibly thicker
According to a pair of reports from June, Apple will make its Apple Watch thinner, following the trend promoted by the iPad Pro update.
There has been speculation that the Apple Watch will be thinner as Apple is launching a new class of hardware that aims to be the “thinnest and lightest” in its categories.
To some extent, Apple has been doing the whole thin and light thing for years. This could be a bigger push to go even thinner and lighter than ever before.
The back of the Apple Watch Series 10 will still have the sensor array.
In June, one analyst suggested that the major Apple Watch redesign will not only be thinner, but also larger.
Current Apple Watch sizes start at 41mm and go up to 45mm. For Series 10, the starting point is proposed to be 45mm and the largest size to be 49mm.
Testing of 3D printed components has reportedly gone well and could impact future versions of the Apple Watch.
The Apple Watch X screen could be larger than that of an Apple Watch Ultra
At the end of June, the traditional leak of CAD designs and renders took place, which, thanks to a 3D image, allow us to get an idea of what the new models could look like.
The renders released on June 26 look familiar enough to those who already use an Apple Watch. However, the display is much larger in the render than usual, and the chassis is only slightly larger than the Series 9.
The Apple Watch Series 10 may have a larger display than the Series 9.
This would give the appearance of a larger display with thinner bezels. That screen would be 50.8mm, slightly larger than the 49mm Apple Watch Ultra.
The renders also debunked other rumors that the Apple Watch Series X would be thinner. In the CAD image, the thickness is 11.6 mm, up from 10.7 mm on the Series 9 and down from 14.4 mm on the Ultra.
A change of about a millimetre may not seem like much, and in most cases it isn’t. But, in the case of an item that is worn on the wrist every day, every change in dimension counts.
While a thicker unit may not be the best outcome for the Apple Watch Series 10 or Series X, it would at least provide more internal space for other components. Even a few extra millimeters of space could translate into a larger battery cell, which would further improve battery life.
Spending more time on the wrist is always a good thing for a watch. In the case of the next Apple Watch, whether it’s a bigger battery or smarter wearability, it will certainly be a beneficial change if it actually becomes a reality.
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