Six Months In: The Apple Watch Series 10 Reveals Its True Potential

Six Months with the Apple Watch Series 10

Key Hardware Improvements

• Display: Equipped with a wide-angle OLED display, making it easier to read without turning the wrist. The always-on mode now displays seconds.
• Size and Design: Offers a larger 46mm option that is thinner than previous models, enhancing comfort for 24/7 wear, including sleep tracking.
• Charging: Faster charging, which is particularly beneficial for nightly sleep tracking.
• Aesthetic: Jet Black aluminum variant adds a beautiful aesthetic touch.
• Built-in Speaker: Enhanced speaker for Music and Podcasts (though not personally tested by the author).

Software Limitations

• Watch Faces: Lack of optimized watch faces for larger screens, including no access to exclusive Ultra watch faces like Modular Ultra and Wayfinder.
• Always-On Mode: Limited support for showing seconds in always-on mode, with many older watch faces not utilizing this feature.

Overall Assessment

• The Apple Watch Series 10 is a compelling upgrade, offering significant hardware improvements.
• Software optimizations are currently lacking, but the device's potential for improvement remains high.
• Hopeful that future software updates, particularly in watchOS 12, will address these limitations and fully leverage the hardware advancements.