Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4

Apple officially launched the Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4 during its “Glowtime” event, alongside the new iPhone 16 series. This event showcased significant advancements in both wearable technology and audio quality.

Apple Watch Series 10

The Apple Watch Series 10 is available in two materials: Aluminium and Titanium, featuring a range of sizes and finishes.

• Pricing:
  • Aluminium (GPS or GPS + Cellular):
    • 42mm: ₹46,900
    • 46mm: ₹49,900
  • Titanium (GPS + Cellular):
    • 42mm: ₹79,900
    • 46mm: ₹84,900

The watch is priced at $399 globally, with pre-orders starting immediately and availability set for September 20, 2024, for the Apple Watch Ultra 2, which is priced at $799 globally.

Key Features:

• Design and Display: The Series 10 is touted as the thinnest Apple Watch yet at just 9.7mm. It features a microLED display with a peak brightness of up to 3,000 nits, making it significantly brighter and easier to read in various lighting conditions. The watch boasts a 30% larger screen area compared to its predecessor, enhancing user experience with Apple’s first-ever wide-angle OLED display.
• Health and Fitness Tracking: New health features include a Vitals app for monitoring vital signs and Sleep Apnea tracking, which measures breathing disturbances during sleep. For the first time, users can check their blood glucose levels without a finger prick, thanks to advanced infrared sensors.
• Performance: The Apple Watch Series 10 is powered by the S10 SiP, featuring a 64-bit processor and a 4-core Apple Neural Engine. It runs on watchOS 11, which introduces new watch faces and health apps.
• Durability and Charging: The watch is water-resistant up to 50 meters and supports fast charging, achieving 80% battery life in just 30 minutes of charging time.

AirPods 4

The AirPods 4 come in two variants: the standard AirPods 4 and the AirPods 4 ANC (Active Noise Cancellation).

• Pricing:
  • AirPods 4: ₹12,900
  • AirPods 4 ANC: ₹17,900

Globally, the AirPods 4 are priced at $129, while the ANC variant is $179. Pre-orders for the AirPods 4 will start on September 20, 2024.

Key Features:

• Audio Quality: The AirPods 4 feature an H2 chip for improved audio quality and fast pairing. The ANC variant introduces active noise cancellation, making it the first non-Pro AirPods model to include this feature.
• Health Tracking: The new AirPods also come with body temperature sensing technology for health monitoring.
• Charging: Apple has transitioned to a USB Type-C charging port for the AirPods 4, moving away from the Lightning port. They support wireless charging and offer up to 30 hours of battery life on a single charge, a significant improvement over previous models.

The launch of the Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4 marks a significant step forward in wearable technology and audio products, with enhanced features and performance aimed at improving user experience and health tracking capabilities. Pre-orders for both products are set to begin shortly, reflecting Apple’s commitment to innovation and quality in its product lineup.

For more details, you can refer to the official announcements and event coverage from Apple and other tech news outlets: Apple Press Release