The watch is thinner and lighter, and the headphones have a surprise! Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4 are officially released

2024-09-10

Apple's new autumn products are here again. In addition to the iPhone, Apple Watch is also a product that is routinely updated every year, but there is no rumored tenth anniversary special edition code-named "X". The update of AirPods 4 is quite unexpected, and a version with active noise reduction has been launched.


Apple Watch Series 10: New thin design, bigger screen


In terms of hardware, Apple Watch has basically reached its end, or in other words, the bottleneck of Apple Watch is no longer performance, but how to make it light and thin while maintaining the existing experience, which is very important for wearable devices.


Apple Watch Series 10, with its unprecedented thin and light design, redefines the comfort and portability of smart watches. This watch is not only nearly 10% thinner than the previous generation, but also equipped with the largest and most advanced display to date, providing users with clearer display effects and a wider field of view. In terms of health monitoring, Series 10 has added water depth and water temperature sensing functions, and with watchOS 11, it brings users more accurate health and fitness insights.



In terms of material, in addition to the conventional aluminum alloy version, the high-end model has also been replaced with a titanium alloy version this time. It can be said to be a new choice for users who like titanium alloy but don’t like the Ultra series.



The Apple Watch Ultra 2 has been updated with a black titanium color and a new titanium Milanese strap, once again proving that technology is based on changing the case



It is worth mentioning that the Apple Watch Series 10 also launched a glossy black color that has not been seen for a long time, similar to the polished mirror black on the iPhone 7. I wonder if the paint will fall off again after so many years if Apple tries this process again?


In terms of software, watchOS 11 will also bring a new vital signs app that can view key nighttime health indicators, such as sleep apnea, etc. Related functions will be gradually opened according to different regions.



AirPods 4: Redefining the audio experience


In the field of audio, Apple's AirPods series can be said to have pioneered the TWS headset market. The newly launched AirPods 4 uses a new unit and H2 chip, providing a more comfortable wearing experience and excellent sound quality.



In addition to the regular version, Air Pods 4 also launched an active noise reduction version for the first time. This is the first time that Apple has equipped this feature in semi-in-ear headphones. Looking at the industry, this should be the second model among major brands to adopt such a design.


AirPods 4 also supports personalized spatial audio and adaptive equalization technology, bringing users immersive audio enjoyment. In addition, the volume of the charging box has been reduced by more than 10%, and it supports USB-C charging, making charging more convenient.



The AirPods Max, which has not been updated for many years, still disappoints people this time. It only has a USB-C interface and a new color scheme, and there are no upgrades in other aspects.


At this point, all of Apple's earphones have switched to USB-C interfaces, which is cause for celebration!