Apple Watch users may soon have reason to celebrate, as the upcoming watchOS 10 update is rumored to bring substantial changes to existing models, according to Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter for Bloomberg. This could mean that users may not have to purchase a new Apple Watch to experience the updated features.
While Gurman did not provide any specific details about the changes, he did state that he believes the update will bring a “fairly extensive upgrade” to the user interface, setting it apart from the recent iOS 17 update.
Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is scheduled for June 5, and it is expected that the tech giant will announce watchOS 10 at this event. The conference is also likely to see the launch of the first developer beta, followed by public betas soon after. However, the finalized software is not expected to be available until September, when it is anticipated to be released alongside the Apple Watch 9.
Apple has a history of releasing substantial updates with its watchOS updates, often including new features and enhancements to existing ones. This has been particularly evident in recent years, with features such as fitness tracking, emergency SOS, and fall detection being introduced in the updates.
It remains to be seen what new features and enhancements will be included in watchOS 10, but Apple Watch users can look forward to a potential upgrade to their device’s capabilities and functionality without the need for a new purchase.
