Apple Watch 10: New design, but no new health functions?

The Apple Watch 10, also known as the Apple Watch X, is about to be released and brings with it some exciting new features. According to Bloomberg and other sources, the anniversary smartwatch will receive some design changes and new functions. This is in line with the new information that was published at the beginning of July. However, some health functions appear to be missing.

• Thinner and larger display
• Improved chipset with AI capabilities
• Delay in health features such as blood pressure and blood sugar monitoring
• Possible legal issues with sleep apnea detection

New design and display

The Apple Watch 10 is expected to feature a larger and thinner display similar to that of the Apple Watch Ultra. Previous leaks and CAD models suggest an AMOLED display of around 2 inches, which should significantly improve usability and visibility.

This design change is an important step in bringing the Apple Watch up to date with the latest technology and meeting user requirements.

Powerful chipset

Another highlight of the Apple Watch 10 is the new chipset, which may have AI capabilities. This improvement will not only increase the performance of the watch, but also enable the introduction of new, intelligent functions.

However, it is unlikely that the Apple Intelligence features unveiled at WWDC will be available immediately. This could mean that some of the innovative features will only be fully integrated in future updates.

Health features are delayed

Expectations for the new health features of the Apple Watch 10 were high, but according to recent reports, these could be delayed. The accuracy of blood pressure monitoring still leaves a lot to be desired, which makes it likely that this feature will be postponed until 2025.

It is also expected that the blood pressure measurement will only show relative trends and not specific systolic and diastolic values. The planned sleep apnea detection also faces challenges, particularly due to legal problems in some countries.

Conclusion

The Apple Watch 10 brings exciting new features and improvements, even if some of the expected health features are still a little way off. With its new design, powerful chipset and upcoming features, the Apple Watch remains at the forefront of smartwatch technology. It can be assumed that the Apple Watch 10 will still be launched in 2024. However, it may not be until 2025.