Apple Watch X (Series 10) renders confirm rumors that have been active for a while. Last summer, Bloomberg’s Mark Garman said the Apple Watch X could feature a thinner case and a new method of attaching the watch band using magnets. Current band installation methods involve slipping the ends of the band into slots at the top and bottom of the watch. This slot takes up enough space within the device to prevent Apple from adding larger cells to extend the Apple Watch’s battery life.
Apple Watch X rendering “X” @concept_central Shows how the band wraps around the “handles” at the top and bottom of the watch. The “handle” should provide even more room for a larger battery inside the watch module, as there are no grooves cut out at the top and bottom like there is now.
Another change that was said to be coming to the Apple Watch However, it is not realized. Brighter and more power efficient. This could give Apple Watch X the best battery life ever on an Apple Watch.
I’m finally able to share the renders I’ve been working on.
An exclusive look at the next Apple Watch Series X. @appltrackbased on the latest leaks and rumors, as well as our own predictions. pic.twitter.com/7dSSy9cEqa— Sia (@concept_central) April 19, 2024
There is also speculation that the Apple Watch X will feature a new blood pressure monitor that will alert users if readings are too high or too low. Future Apple Watch models may provide a user’s actual blood pressure readings along with individual systolic and diastolic readings. But for now, Apple will reportedly stick to warning users if their blood pressure is too high or too low.
It will also be interesting to see if Apple can strike a deal with Masimo to bring pulse oximeters back to devices. As you probably know, Masimo sued Apple for patent infringement and an International Trade Commission judge ruled against Apple. The ITC ultimately issued an import ban prohibiting Apple from selling Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 devices with pulse oximeters in the United States. Masimo’s patent expires in 2028, so if Apple doesn’t want to wait until then to bring back the feature, it’ll either have to develop a new sensor that doesn’t infringe on the patent, or spend cash on licensing.
