We're all set for Apple's 'Glowtime' event next Monday, and one of the products on display is expected to be the Apple Watch 10, an update that will offer improved sensors and better water resistance, according to a new report.
This comes from “trusted sources” who spoke to 9to5Mac, and apparently, in addition to larger displays, the new models will come equipped with an improved ECG and heart rate sensor that will “unlock new features and deliver more accurate results.”
According to 9to5Mac, one of those new features will be sleep apnea detection, something Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has also predicted. Sleep apnea is a potentially serious condition, where breathing stops and starts throughout the night.
While the Apple Watch 10 won't be able to diagnose sleep apnea, it will reportedly be able to alert you if you might have it, so you can talk to your doctor about it and get a proper checkup.
Improved water resistance
New watch faces are also on the way, 9to5Mac reports: 'Reflections' (which reacts to ambient light) and 'Regatta' by Hermès, named after the sailing competition of the same name, and with the option to start a timer directly from the watch face.
Improved water resistance is also said to be expected. Unlike the Apple Watch 9, the Apple Watch 10 is rumored to feature the Depth app, which is currently exclusive to the Apple Watch Ultra and Apple Watch Ultra 2.
The new Apple Watch 10 will reportedly be certified for high-speed water sports, which the Apple Watch 9 is not, up to a depth of 20 meters. It's unclear whether the Apple Watch 9's overall 50-meter water resistance rating will change as well.
According to 9to5Mac, the new watch will be available in two slightly larger sizes than the current 41mm and 45mm, with some tweaks to the resolution. On Monday, we'll see the new smartwatches and the iPhone 16.
