Apple Watch Series 10

Switching from an Apple Watch Series 4 to an Apple Watch Series 10.

Cover image  Apple Watch Series 10

Tomorrow, I’m finally getting my hands on the Apple Watch Series 10. I’m really looking forward to upgrading from my current Series 4. With the Series 10 being the thinnest Apple Watch yet, featuring a larger display and less weight, I’m curious to see how much lighter it feels on my wrist.

I’m excited about the new wide-angle OLED display with the always-on feature. I missed this on my Series 4, but the previous models didn’t offer enough changes to justify an upgrade. The screen is slightly larger—not by much—but Apple says it can now show more rows of text. It’s also significantly brighter, and being able to read it from more angles makes the upgrade worthwhile.

After six years, the battery on my Series 4 doesn’t last a full day anymore, especially with navigation and sports tracking. The ability to charge eight hours of battery life in just 15 minutes is fantastic. This is a game-changer, as topping up the watch is faster than ever. And since I doubt my old Series 4, with its worn-out battery, will find a buyer, I’ll keep it just for sports tracking and use the new one for everything else.

Despite the new size, features, and other enhancements compared to the Series 4, the feature I’m most excited about is the new sleep apnea notification. I’m always hoping for the best when it comes to avoiding sleep issues, and I believe this will help me identify any potential health problems related to my sleep. While the watch isn’t a medical device, its ability to track sleep accurately and flag any irregularities might encourage people, including me, to see a doctor for a proper diagnosis earlier. If this feature gets approved and becomes widely available, we’ll surely hear stories of people getting timely help.

One of the less-discussed aspects of the feature is its ability to detect breathing disturbances. Although it takes 10 nights over a 30-day window to gather sleep apnea feedback, the watch can alert you to breathing issues it detects during the night, which could be a sign of sleep apnea or another condition.

I hope this feature works well, though I’m unsure if multiple watches can sync without duplicating data in the health app. But I trust there’s some Apple magic at play, and everything will work smoothly.