Why the Apple Watch needs a reboot

Apple presents its smartwatch as a product that is still in its infancy. This may be true from the company's perspective, but the perception on the market is different.

- HALYNA KUBIV

Apple unveiled the Apple Watch (fave.co/3WGOrRn) ten years ago last September, prompting the rumor mill to speculate about an anniversary watch just like the iPhone X (fave.co/3TbWqnN) once was. The Apple Watch X was supposed to feature a new magnetic wristband system that could free up more space in the case for the battery and other modules.

Several months ago, there was speculation about an estimate of blood pressure, which Apple is said to have finally succeeded in doing. Just a few years ago, the blogosphere was buzzing about blood glucose measurement, but hope for this feature to arrive has shifted to the late 2020s, if then.

What Apple presented in September was without question a solid update: The Apple Watch Series 10 (fave.co/3ARav4d) has retained the best of the Apple Watch Ultra, with the larger battery sacrificed for even less weight and slimmer dimensions. But even for me as an Apple Watch enthusiast, there was a strange aftertaste, like when you're looking forward to cold sparkling water on a hot day and are served lukewarm, stale soda instead. In short, it was somewhat disappointing.