UPDATE - Apple introduces newly designed Watch Series 10 with biggest display, thinnest design ever

UPDATES WITH NEW AIRPODS

By Ovunc Kutlu

ISTANBUL (AA) - US-based tech company Apple on Monday introduced its newly designed Apple Watch Series 10, boasting of its biggest display and thinnest design ever.

The new smartwatch is 10% thinner than its predecessor Series 9, and has up to 30% more screen area compared to the Apple Watch Ultra, the company said in a much-anticipated event from its headquarters in Cupertino, California.

Unveiled at the 10th anniversary of Apple Watch, it has the first-ever glossy aluminum finish in jet black, rose gold, and silver, while its new titanium finish option weighs up to 20% less than its predecessor.

The smartwatch has the fastest charging capability with up to 80% charging in just 30 minutes, said the company.

The device launches on Sept. 20.

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 will have the "most accurate GPS in a sports watch," said the company.

It includes dual-frequency GPS, advanced positioning software, a depth gauge for scuba with custom workouts, and pacing features.

Ultra 2 also senses automatic stroke detection and counts laps for swimmers.

All the watches will be "carbon neutral," Apple pledged.

- AirPods offer active noise cancellation, hearing test

Apple also touted its latest model earbuds headphones.

AirPods 4 were dubbed as "the best sounding and the most comfortable AirPods ever," said the company, saying it uses 3D modeling and laser topography for comfort.

The new headphones come with personalized spatial audio to reduce environmental noise.

Its charging case, the smallest ever, is compatible with USB-C, and it can be charged wirelessly.

AirPods 4 will offer active noise cancellation at a higher price point.

AirPods Max, meanwhile, come with three new colors – orange, purple, and starlight.

AirPods Pro 2 will offer three new health features, with a hearing aid that offers "a clinically validated" hearing test that takes five minutes for users, according to the company.