The Apple Watch Series 10 is Apple’s new best Apple Watch thanks to a massive redesign and offers plenty of compelling features to upgrade. The new color variant of the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is also pretty sweet. Want to get in on the action without a new smartwatch? Good news, the latest bands are compatible with older Apple Watch models.
The Milanese Loop and Link Bracelet have undergone a slight modification to perfectly match the new titanium cases. No more mismatched metals ruining the aesthetics of your watch. And for those with a taste for the finer things in life, there’s a new Hermès collection, because of course there is. This includes their first metal band “Grand H”.
Nike is also back in the mix with updated sports bands in some new colors for when you want to feel sporty even if you’re just heading to the shops. Oh, and for the wealthiest of the bunch, the Apple Watch Ultra is now fully Hermès-clad, complete with an “En Mer” water-resistant band and an exclusive Regatta countdown face.
Now there have been whispers that Apple might force us all to buy new bands for the Series 10 by tweaking the connector, but that’s not happening. Your old bands, whether for the 41mm or 45mm models, will still fit the new 42mm and 46mm versions. And vice versa. So if you’ve already invested a small fortune in Apple Watch bands, don’t worry.
What else is new from Apple?
The iPhone 16 launch event saw a lot of announcements from Apple. There is a new camera control on the new iPhones that provides better access to taking photos and videos. Screens across the range are better than ever and more durable. Apple is showing a penchant for new colors this year with plenty of options to choose from.
The Apple Watch Series 10 was a big upgrade with a bigger screen than ever before. The body is the thinnest it’s ever been, things are faster inside and the antennas are moved to the back of the case. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 got a new color variant, and the third-generation Apple Watch SE never materialized.
AirPods have also seen some big changes. AirPods 4 get active noise cancellation and launch an even cheaper $129 model without ANC. AirPods Max get a minor update with USB-C and new colors, while AirPods Pro 2 get a third iteration with new listening technology.
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