Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” Launch Event 2024 Unveils Apple Watch Series 10, AirPods 4 and More

Highlights

• Apple Watch Series 10 and the AirPods 4 have been launched.
• Apple Watch Series 10 comes in new sizes with new features and hardware upgrades.
• AirPods 4 comes in two variants, the standard AirPods 4 and the AirPods 4 ANC.

Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” event just concluded and gave us a range of new Apple products to explore.

While the highlight of the event was the latest line of iPhones, the company also unveiled the Apple Watch Series 10 and the AirPods 4. Other than this, there were updates announced on AirPod Max and Apple Watch Ultra 2.

Here’s all you need to know about the newly launched products.

Apple Watch Series 10

Apple just refreshed the Apple Watch marking the 10th anniversary of the product that was first introduced in September 2014.

This is “Series 10” and here’s everything you need to know about this latest Apple Watch –

• Sleeker design: The Apple Watch Series 10 is 9.7mm thick, making it 10% thinner than its predecessor.

• New S10 chip processor: Equipped with a neural network to effectively suppress background noise during calls, ensuring clearer conversations.

• Polished titanium finish: The Series 10 introduces a polished titanium body, replacing stainless steel and making the watch 20% lighter than the Series 9. Additionally, the Series 10 is carbon neutral.
• Lighter aluminium: The aluminium version is now 10% lighter.
• Fastest charging ever: The Series 10 offers the fastest charging Apple Watch yet, reaching 80% battery in just 30 minutes (equivalent to 0.5 hours).
• Media playback on speaker: You can now play music or podcasts directly from the Apple Watch’s built-in speaker.

• New aluminium finishes: The Series 10 debuts in jet black, featuring the first polished aluminium finish for an Apple Watch, along with new rose gold and silver options.
• Enhanced display: The display is up to 40% brighter when viewed from an angle, featuring the first-ever wide-angle OLED display. In always-on mode, it updates once per second instead of once per minute.

• Sleep Apnea Detection: Uses the accelerometer to measure breather disturbances to notify you of possible sleep apnea.

Apple Watch Series 10 – Price and Availability

The Apple Watch Series 10 price starts at $399 (approximately INR 34,000).

Pre-orders start today and the Apple Watch Series 10 will be available from September 20.

Apple Watch Ultra 2

• The “ultimate sports and adventure watch.”
• A new titanium Milanese loop for Ultra.
• Satin black finish for Apple Watch Ultra 2.

• Hermes in the Ultra with a titanium buckle.
• Available in both natural and black.
• Ultra 2 has 95% recycled titanium.

Apple Watch Ultra 2 – Price and Availability

Apple Watch Ultra 2 price is $799 (approximately INR 67,000).

Available to pre-order today, it will be available for shipping from September 20.

 AirPods 4

Introducing AirPods 4: Now powered by the H2 chip for enhanced performance.

Improved audio experience: Expect a “massive improvement” in sound quality, with personalized spatial audio support for a more immersive listening experience.

Compact charging case: The smallest and most portable charging case yet, offering up to 30 hours of total battery life and featuring USB-C charging.

Active Noise Cancellation (ANC): For the first time, ANC is available on a non-Pro version of AirPods, delivering quieter, more focused sound.

Enhanced listening modes: AirPods 4 also support Adaptive Audio and Transparency Mode for a versatile audio experience.

AirPods 4 – Price and Availability

The entry-level AirPods 4 price is $129 (approximately INR 10,000). On the other hand, the AirPods 4 with ANC are $179 (approximately INR 15,000).

Available to pre-order today, it will be available for shipping from September 20.

AirPods Pro

AirPods Pro 2: Now introducing three new health features centred on prevention, awareness, and assistance.

Hearing protection: Enabled by default across all listening modes, providing passive noise reduction to safeguard your hearing.

Hearing test: A clinically validated hearing test you can complete using your AirPods and iPhone. It’s a quick, five-minute check you can easily do at home, arriving this fall.

Hearing aid feature: A clinical-grade, over-the-counter hearing aid functionality will be available on AirPods Pro 2, launching this fall.

AirPods Max – Price and Availability

AirPods Max will be available in new colour options – Midnight, Blue, Purple, Orange and Starlight.

These are also getting USB-C upgrades.

AirPods Max’s price remains the same at $549 (approximately INR 46,000).

Available to pre-order today, it will be available for shipping from September 20.

FAQs

Q1. What is the AirPod Pros hearing test feature?

Answer. The Hearing test in AirPod Pros is a clinically validated hearing test you can complete using your AirPods and iPhone. It’s a quick, five-minute check you can easily do at home, arriving this fall.

Q2. What is the hearing aid functionality in AirPods Pro 2?

Answer. AirPods Pro 2 will include a clinical-grade, over-the-counter hearing aid feature, designed to assist those with hearing challenges. This feature will be available in the fall, offering users affordable and accessible hearing support.

Q3. What new health features are available on AirPods Pro 2?

Answer. AirPods Pro 2 introduces three key health features focusing on prevention, awareness, and assistance. These include automatic hearing protection, a clinically validated hearing test you can take at home, and a clinical-grade, over-the-counter hearing aid feature, all designed to support better hearing health.

Q4: Is the Apple Watch Series 10 design better than the previous watch?

Answer. Apple Watch Series 10 features a polished titanium finish that replaces stainless steel, making it 20% lighter than the Apple Watch Series 9. Additionally, the Series 10 is 10% thinner, measuring 9.7mm thick, and comes in new aluminium finishes, including jet black, rose gold, and silver.

Q5. How is the display of the Apple Watch Series 10?

Answer. The Apple Watch Series 10 introduces the first-ever wide-angle OLED display, which is up to 40% brighter when viewed from an angle. It also updates more frequently in always-on mode, refreshing once per second instead of once per minute, ensuring a more responsive and clear viewing experience.

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