The Apple Watch Series 10 might be last year's model, but its specs prove it's basically as capable as the Series 11. The main difference? It's cheaper.

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Apple unveiled its triple-watch lineup at its September iPhone event. The new contenders include the base model Series 11, the affordable SE 3, and the luxurious and rugged Ultra 3. While the Series 11 and Ultra 3 receive standout features including Hypertension Detection, Emergency SOS via satellite, increased battery life, and Sleep Scores, older smartwatches also got a facelift following the new product debut. 

Thanks to WatchOS 26, Apple Watches Series 9 and later and Ultra 2 and later get the same software as the latest lineup. 

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So, what does that mean for you? It means that if you are eyeing a new Apple smartwatch you might not actually have to buy the latest one at the highest price. In fact, Apple Watch Series 10, the one-year-old base ...