Apple unveils new thinner smartwatch with sleep apnea detection

Ten years after its original launch, Apple's smartwatch is getting noticeably thinner with a bigger display to match.

An entirely new feature arriving on the Apple Watch Series 10 is sleep apnoea detection, allowing the watch to alert you if it recognizes this health condition, where breathing can stop for a short time during sleep.

Until now, many users have been charging the watch overnight. But to allow the watch to be worn for longer periods, such as overnight, Apple says a faster charging time of 30 minutes should be enough to fill the battery to 80%.

A more powerful new chip will meanwhile enable the watch to automatically display selected information when you need it.

The new Apple Watch will also be able to recognize water temperature and depth. The Apple Watch was launched in September 2014 and went on sale in spring 2015.

Since then, Apple has led the smartwatch market - although Chinese manufacturers in particular have recently been able to catch up somewhat. Apple last increased the display size of the Watch a few years ago. The starting price remains at $399 or €449.