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Whether you're looking for a fitness tracker or need an easy way to track notifications, the Apple Watch is still one of the best choices for iPhone users. The Apple Watch Series 10 is only 6 months old, but it gets a significant discount. Currently, Apple's flagship smartwatch is $299, saving $100 before Mother's Day.
The Series 10 is Apple's latest model, and the best deal is the 42mm GPS version of the watch. If GPS and Cellular are important to you, the version will be discounted as well. Typically $499, the Apple Watch's GPS+ phone version is $389. Just like Amazon deals, prices and availability vary by the color and model you choose.
The Series 10 is Apple's thinnest watch, showing the largest display to date, which means you'll get more screens and are smaller. It is also lighter than previous models and has some new features such as sleep apnea detection and water depth and temperature gauge for surfing. The watch also features fast charging, reaching 80% in just 30 minutes, and the low-power mode can extend battery life to 36 hours.
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There are many health features including high and low heart rate notifications, irregular rhythm notifications, and ECG apps. One previous feature you can't find is the ability to measure blood oxygen. That's because Apple lost a patent dispute with a medical company. You will get a lot of health and fitness features, though, including apps for tracking everything from Pilates to swimming.
Admittedly, these 10 series mainly include gradual upgrades to early models. If you already have a recent Apple Watch, you may not need to upgrade. But if this is your first smartwatch, or you are buying a gift for someone, then the 10th Series may make the most sense for most people.
If you're looking for an option under $200, the Apple Watch SE is discounted at just $169. You'll lose some features, but you'll still get fitness and sleep tracking, a convenient connection, and the same 18-hour battery life.
This discount is more modest, percentage, but you can still save $70 in Apple's Ultra Watch soup, which has a solid design and even more features.