Is the watch upgrade worth the price?

The fact that Tim Cook gave the Apple Watch Series 10 the first product lot immediately after the intro at the Apple event on September 9th perhaps also shows how important the watch sector is for the technology company. Those responsible then talked for a full 20 minutes about the intelligent jewelry for the wrist.

Underlining this assumption, the majority of an online survey conducted in this country with 2,126 participants this year named Apple as their favorite smartwatch brand. At least the sales from 2019 to 2022 reflect the company's general monopoly and show that sales figures have increased continuously over the corresponding period.

Be that as it may: With the Watch Series 10, Apple remains true to its release rhythm and encourages curious buyers to buy the current model just in time for the start of the colder season.

We'll tell you now whether an upgrade from nine to ten is worth it.

Watch the Apple Event on September 9th in full:

Flatter, bigger, better? Apple's Series Watch 10 in optical comparison

With a thickness of 9.7 mm and a display with up to 416 x 496 pixels (46 mm model), the Watch 10 almost ten percent flatter and at the same time slightly larger than the previous model.

The brightness has also been adjusted: visibility increases by up to 40 percent depending on the viewing angle.

When it comes to processing, Apple is now also relying on Titanium with PVD coating and thus offers a slightly more expensive watch alongside the aluminum version. Good to know: In titanium, the product is almost 20 percent (about 10 g) lighter than the Series 9 with stainless steel.

How much has changed in terms of hardware in one year?

Both the design and performance of the Apple Watch Series 10 are a step forward. Thank you new OLED technology In Always-On mode, the display now updates every second instead of every 60 seconds as before.

The Battery Although it has the same maximum running time of 18 hours (36 hours in power saving mode), according to the manufacturer in just 30 minutes to 80 percent Come along.

By means of modified speaker Media such as podcasts or music can now be played without headphones.

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To Improving telephone calls with the smartwatch Background noise should be suppressed better so that voices can be heard more clearly.

There is a new chip designation that refers to Season 10 However, the most important component does not seem to have any quantum leaps: Like the S9 chip, which is the heart of the old model, the Series 10 processor uses machine learning to complete tasks even faster.

Water sports enthusiasts can also rejoice: The Apple Watch Series 10 has a Depth gauge (works up to six meters) and Temperature sensorto track activities in the water even more closely.
In addition, the Oceanic+ App for detailed insights while snorkeling. In addition, the new Tide App See seven days in advance what weather conditions will prevail on coasts, beaches or surfing spots.

Sleep apnea: security update for the Apple Watch

On the Series 9, 10 and Ultra 2, the accelerometer will soon (according to Apple, in September) be able to detect breathing disorders during sleep, known as sleep apnea. For this purpose, the data collected by your watch is transferred to the Health app every 30 days and a warning message is sent to your Apple Watch if sleep apnea is possible.

Compact: The differences between Apple Watch Series 9 and 10

Apple Watch Series 9:

• Display: Retina OLED (LTPO) with 41 mm/45 mm (aluminum and stainless steel)
• Dimensions: 41 x 35 x 10.7 mm (352 x 430 pixels); 45 x 38 x 10.7 mm (396 x 484 pixels)
• Chip: S9 with 4-core Neural Engine
• Battery: up to 18 hours (36 hours in power saving mode)

Apple Watch Series 10:

• Display: Retina OLED (LTPO3) with 42 mm/46 mm (aluminum and titanium)
• Dimensions: 42 x 36 x 9.7 mm (374 x 446 pixels); 46 x 39 x 9.7 mm (416 x 496 pixels)
• Chip: S10 with 4-core Neural Engine
• Battery: up to 18 hours (36 hours in power saving mode)

Conclusion: No groundbreaking, but still interesting changes

Anyone who already owns the Apple Watch Series 9 should consider whether the new features justify the switch. On the other hand, the Apple Watch Series 10 is further proof that Apple is particularly comfortable in the areas of fine-tuning and elegance. Fans who do not yet own a smartwatch and are enthusiastic about the latest tracking technology will definitely not make a mistake by purchasing the 10 model.

Pre-order Apple Watch Series 10: Colors, variants & prices

From 20 September The Apple Watch Series 10 is available as a GPS and GPS+Cellular model. There will be three colors (aluminum in silver, rose gold, diamond black and titanium in natural, gold, slate) for both versions.

You can get the aluminum version from 449 euros/479 euros (without Cellular/with Cellular in 42 mm), or from 479 euros/599 euros (without Cellular/with Cellular in 46 mm).

In titanium quality, the Apple Watch Series 10 is only available with Cellular, so the price at 799 euros (42 mm), or 849 euros (46 mm), begins.

The watches are listed on Amazon:

MediaMarkt has already added the Apple Watch Series 10 in various sizes to its range:

Medical analysis shows: Smartwatches can save lives

Speaking of sleep apnea: A detailed statement by the Society for Cardiology on the subject of “wearables” shows that in individual cases the web-enabled jewelry even acts as a guardian angel. The authors come to the conclusion that “the signal quality of ECG-based wearables.” […] comparable to the signal quality of classic ECGs or long-term ECGs”, so that “in the area of ​​1-channel ECG devices [mit dieser Methodik arbeiten Smartwatches; Anm. d. Red.] Most studies demonstrated very high sensitivity and specificity (>90%) for the detection of atrial fibrillation.

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On 16 September will also free software update for the Apple Watch SE (2nd generation), Apple Watch Series 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Apple Watch Ultra and Ultra 2. This essentially includes:

• Set activity rings for each day of the week
• Vital signs app for health data during sleep
• Training load in the Activity app: Monitor how your workouts affect your body
• Photos Watch face: Let the Apple Watch browse your media library to get a very personal background image – or get creative yourself
• Cycle log: Monitor your pregnancy via timeline on Apple Watch
• Smart Stack: Widgets now appear automatically when they are needed (e.g. when severe weather is forecast)
• Translate app (20 languages)
• own training for pool swimming

In addition to the smartwatches mentioned above, at least the iPhone XS is required to use it.

Apple Watch Ultra 2: Three small news items

There was also a small update for lovers of the Apple Watch Ultra 2. From September 20, the mega watch will be available in titanium black with a matching Milanese bracelet for a total of 999 euros. You can pre-order the product at MediaMarkt:

Apple is also expanding its cooperation with the fashion brand Hermes from: The special edition of the Ultra 2 created from the fusion costs 1,579 euros and will also celebrate its sales launch on September 20th.

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