The iPhone 16 launch event happened in September 2024 and introduced its new Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4. Here is everything you need to know about these two new gadgets:
Apple Watch Series 10 and its Specifications:
Apple introduced its Apple Watch Series 10, the natural successor to last year’s series 9. This new watch comes with the biggest display and thinnest design ever in the history of watches you can choose between 42mm or 46mm. The gadget having a wide-angle OLED display is even bigger than the Apple Watch Ultra.
While looking at the case, has more rounded corners and a wider aspect ratio, resulting in a larger screen, providing more space to interact with graphics and text on the Watch. The best thing about the watch, which Apple claims is the screen that is 40 percent brighter when looked at a certain angle while having a second hand ticking away even if your wrist is down.
This new Apple Watch Series 10 is powered by the new S10 SiP chip. Apple said this is built for performance, power efficiency, and Apple Intelligence. Apple introducing this new Apple intelligence is one of the prime specifications and one good example is the new Photos watch face. This will help you to choose the best photos from the library and serve them up to you automatically.
This new Apple Watch Series 10 can play audio directly from the Watch’s speaker, even if you don’t have your AirPods or any other pair of Bluetooth earbuds handy.
Apple Series Watch Fitness Features:
If you look at the Apple Watch Series 10 with the fitness feature, Apple announced that this latest version comes with specifications like detecting the signs of sleep apnea while you are wearing it during sleep. Apple claims that this detection feature will launch in more than 150 countries. Moreover, it comes with scuba-tracking features and will support the new Tides app in WatchOS 11.
Apple Watch Series 10 Color and price:
This new Apple Watch Series 10 comes in a new polished, jet-black aluminum jet black finish along with rose gold and silver and new polished titanium finishes including natural, gold, and slate. You can pre-order this watch and shipping starts on 20 September the price starts from $399 for the aluminum case and $699 for titanium.
Apple Watch Ultra 2 New Finish:
With the Apple Watch Series 2, Apple also revealed a new finish for the Apple Watch Ultra 2. This gadget has a new Hermes finish and a new Milanese band to go along with the new satin black Finish.
AirPods 4 and its Specifications:
Apple launched its new AirPods 4 during the iPhone 16 launch event. These new AirPods come with a redesigned bud shape for the more easy fit in the ear shape and feel comfortable while using.
While looking at the specifications of these new AirPods, they have an H2 chip inside, which is a good option for improving audio quality and supporting active noise cancelation and a transparency mode. However, this feature is only available in high-end AirPods Pro and is a more expensive version. The price of this device is $179 for ANC and $129 without it. You can pre-order this device right now and hit store shelves on September 20.
The best thing about the pricier buds is they will automatically switch modes depending on the environment and lower audio when you start talking.
Moreover, it has a new case that supports wireless charging or a wired USB-C connection with the small AirPods charging case to date. This case comes with a speaker to help you find it under the bed and driver’s seat using the Find My app.
AirPods Pro New Hearing Aid Features:
While looking at the specifications of AirPods, Apple announced a new feature to the second-gen AirPods Pro is designed to help prevent hearing loss, while having a feature called “Hearing Protection”. It has a clinical-grade hearing aid feature built-in as well.
Apple AirPods Max:
Although Apple did not reinvent the new AirPods Max specifications still they have minor updates like a USB-C connector and new colors. They are available in Midnight, Blue, Orange, Purple and Starlight. They can be pre-ordered and available on September 20 for a price $549.