Apple Glowtime: latest smartwatches and AirPods revealed


The iPhone 16 is finally out. But what will users pair it with?

Apple started the new week by revealing its latest devices, including the company’s newest smartwatch line. During the “It's Glowtime” event in Cupertino, California, Apple introduced its Apple Watch Series 10, including an updated Apple Watch Ultra 2.

Among the long-anticipated iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10, users will also be able to renew their earbuds by choosing from the upgraded Apple Airpods lineup, which includes AirPods 4, AirPods Max, and Airpods Pro 2.

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Apple Watch 10 specifications and features

This year, the company presented an upgraded version of the Apple Watch series, including the Apple Watch 10 and updated Apple Watch Ultra 2.

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The main focus this year is on Apple Watch 10 – the device that marks the 10-year anniversary of Apple smartwatch.

With this in mind, the smartwatch series has undergone some major design changes, making it Apple’s smartwatch with the largest display ever built.

With a 30% bigger screen, users will be able to see more lines of the text, type, and pause a workout more comfortably.

Watch owners often glance at the device rather than look straight at it. Because of this, the watch also includes more rounded angles and 40% brighter screen.

The Apple Watch 10 comes with new polished aluminum finish and in three colors: new black color, rose gold and silver aluminum.

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Besides its largest screen, the new smartwatch is also the thinnest Apple watch, at 9.7 mm. It includes a re-engineered speaker that allows users to play media without having to use earphones.

The Apple Watch Series 10 which includes S10 chip, also charges faster, with 80% battery being charged in 30 minutes.

The latest Apple Watch also tracks various health-related metrics such as sleep, ovulation, and breathing disturbances.

One of the main features is the watch's ability to detect sleep apnea. The new feature will become available this month in 150 countries, including the US, Europe, and Japan. The sleep apnea app will work on Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2.

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Because the new Apple smartwatch is lighter in weight and has a bigger display, it makes a better workout companion.

The smartwatch is water resistant to depths of 50 meters, making it suitable for water sports such as swimming, diving, surfing, and kayaking.

The company also revealed the updated Apple Watch Ultra 2, dedicated to sports enthusiasts as its scratch resistant and durable.

While the upgraded watch doesn’t include major design changes, it features a new black titanium finish and comes with two band choices: a titanium Milanese band and a Hermés band.

The Apple Watch Series 10 starts at $399, while the Apple Watch Ultra 2 starts at $799. Apple’s latest watches can be pre-ordered today and will be available on September 20th.

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Apple AirPods 4 specifications and features

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The company has announced the updates of the earphones entire lineup, which includes Apple Airpods 4, AirPods Max, and AirPods Pro 2.

Users can now choose AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). The latest earphones now have an improved audio quality.

With Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, users can respond to Siri by simply shaking or nodding their head to answer the assistant.

Apple AirPods also include Voice Isolation which helps to remove background noise, so users can enjoy calls without interruptions.

AirPods 4 has the “the smallest charging case in the industry,” which delivers up to 30 hours of battery life, charged with USB-C charging cable.

Apple’s latest earphone lineup will also include Transparency mode, built “to keep users aware of their environment,” and Adaptive Audio, which helps to reduce noise as the environment changes. With Conversation Awareness, users will be able to interact with others without having to reduce their volume themselves, as the headphones will adjust the sound for them.

Together with the new features, the company also announced important health features for AirPods Pro 2. These include Hearing Protection, Hearing Test, and Hearing Aid.

Hearing Protection helps to reduce noice in louder environments. The feature was created having in mind how such envirments have an impact on our hearing longterm.

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With Hearing Test, users have a possibility to check their hearing without having to go to a doctor and observe their results over time.

The Hearing Aid feature was created having in mind “users with mild to moderate hearing loss.” Thanks to this feature, users can use their AirPods Pro as a hearing aid, which boosts the sound around them.

Apple’s latest headphone line up is already available to pre-order, with availability beginning on September 20th.

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Apple Airpods are now available for:

AirPods 4 – $129;

AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation – $179;

AirPods Pro 2 – $249;

AirPods Max – $549.

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