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If you were hoping for three new Apple Watches today, you might be disappointed. However, Apple did reveal the largest Apple Watch display every on the Series 10 wearable. The device is also thinner, delivering the bigger and slimmer update the company loves to give new devices. It's lighter too, so all three of the design changes should make the wearable more comfy to... wear. And of course, the new display will be a key selling point for this updated model.
That display is the standout update to me. The 40 percent brighter panel at various angles will make it so much easier to see Watch info at a glance. I tried on the Series 10 in the demo area here at Apple Park in both the 46mm and 42mm sizes. The larger of the two isn't that much of burden for me as I'm rocking a 45mm Series 7 on the daily. Still, the OLED display is a massive upgrade over what I'm used to, and it will offer better performance over recent Apple Watches too.
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This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/wearables/apple-watch-series-10-hands-on-bigger-lighter-and-thinner-than-ever-190000233.html?src=rss
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 September is here and, like clockwork, so are new iPhones. Apple unveiled its latest iPhone models at an event in Cupertino today, and as expected, the iPhone 16 handsets are largely iterative of last year's models. While the smartphones, standard and Pro versions, took center stage, Apple also showed off the new Apple Watch Series 10, two new pairs of AirPods and detailed hearing aid features coming to the second-generation AirPods Pro. The company also went into detail on its latest mobile chipsets that power the new iPhones, and reminded folks what they can expect when iOS 18 launches later this month with Apple Intelligence. If you weren't able to catch the announcements live, Engadget has you covered; here's everything announced at Apple's iPhone 16 event.
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Apple unveiled the new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16
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At its September 2024 event, Apple didn't announce a new version of the Apple Watch Ultra like it has done in the past two years. Instead, it updated the Apple Watch Ultra 2 with a new color and a band, as well as several enhancements through watchOS 11.
The Ultra 2 now comes in a satin black finish, which, Apple claims, was achieved through a custom blasting process and coated with a diamond-like carbon PVD, giving the rugged smartwatch a refined and durable look. A notable addition is a new band — a titanium Milanese Loop, inspired by mesh historically used by divers. This band is designed for both style and performance, featuring corrosion-resistant titanium that makes it suitable for scuba diving and other water activities. Apple also highlighted that the Ultra 2 is made from 95% recycled grade 5 titanium as part of its efforts to be "carbon neutral."
The Ultra will also get new software enhancements through WatchOS 11, which introduces new features such as sleep apnea notifications, an enhanced Vitals app, and the Tides app, which offers tidal forecasts and conditions for various water activities. Another practical upgrade is the ability to play audio directly through the watch's built-in speakers, allowing users to listen to music, podcasts, and more without needing to connect to headphones or another device.
Despite the updates, the Apple Watch Ultra 2's core design remains the same, focusing on durability and functionality for outdoor enthusiasts and athletes. Pre-orders for the black titanium version, along with the new titanium Milanese Loop and other up
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 Apple today seeded the release candidate version of macOS 15 Sequoia update to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after the release of the eighth beta.
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The iPhone 16 launch event is starting imminently, where Apple will finally be introducing its newest lineup of smartphones. The Apple event is today, September 9 at 1PM ET (10AM PT) at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park in Cupertino. You can livestream Apple's It's Glowtime event on YouTube (which we've embedded above for your convenience), as well as on Apple's site. You can also follow our Apple 16 launch event live blog for real-time updates Engadget's Cherlynn Low and Billy Steele, who are on-site in Cupertino.
As far as new products go, we're expecting four new iPhone models to be announced: The iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Don't expect a huge leap forward from the iPhone 15, which our senior editor Billy Steele called the "
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 Apple today announced that iOS 18.1 will be released to the public at some point in October. The software update will add the first Apple Intelligence features to the iPhone 15 Pro models and all four new iPhone 16 models.
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Many of Apple Intelligence's most anticipated features will arrive in a trickle well after the release of iOS 18, and according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, it could be December before the iPhone will offer things like AI-generated images and custom emoji. Apple Intelligence is expected to make its debut with iOS 18.1, which Gurman has previously reported will likely come sometime in October.
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