By The forthcoming Apple Watch Series 10 is poised for major enhancements, featuring larger screens and a thinner design. Despite these advancements, certain expected health features might be postponed.
Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, in his Power On newsletter, mentions that both models of the Series 10 will sport bigger displays. According to Gurman, “Series 10 buyers will have the option of selecting a screen comparable in size to the one on the Apple Watch Ultra.”
This corresponds with leaked schematics indicating a 2-inch display for the larger model, slightly exceeding the current Ultra’s 1.93-inch screen. Although the screen size is increasing, the new watches are anticipated to be slimmer. However, Gurman suggests that the overall design “is unlikely to look much different” from earlier models.
Apple is also investigating manufacturing modifications, such as the potential use of 3D-printed chassis for select watch models to enhance production efficiency and minimize material waste.
Chip Upgrade and Health Features Update for Apple Watch Series 10 and Watch Ultra 3
A new chip will power both the Series 10 and Apple Watch Ultra 3, potentially paving the way for future AI capabilities. However, Gurman notes there are currently “no plans to bring the full initiative to the watch” regarding Apple’s upcoming AI features.
Health Features Delayed: Blood Pressure Monitoring and Sleep Apnea Detection
While hardware enhancements are progressing, certain health features may not be available in this year’s release. Blood pressure monitoring and sleep apnea detection, previously speculated for 2024, have faced development issues.
“The technology for measuring high blood pressure, or hypertension, hasn’t been as reliable as anticipated during testing,” Gurman reports. This could necessitate a delay in the feature’s launch. Sleep apnea detection also encounters challenges due to its dependence on blood oxygen measurements, which are currently unavailable on US Apple Watches because of a legal dispute.
