The newest Apple Watch has seen a significant price drop, making it an ideal gift just in time for Mother's Day on May 11. You can now purchase the 42mm Apple Watch Series 10 for just $299, a 25% discount off its original $399 price. Alternatively, the larger 46mm model is available for $329, which is 23% off its $429 list price. For iPhone users, the Apple Watch remains the top choice for a smartwatch. It's not only stylish and built with excellent quality but also excels as both a fitness tracker and smartwatch, integrating seamlessly with your iPhone.
The Apple Watch Series 10 is the latest mainstream model, with the Apple Watch Series 11 not expected until September. Compared to the Apple Watch Series 9, the Series 10 features a larger OLED Retina display, a new S10 processor that's thinner allowing for a slimmer watch profile, a slightly larger base model size (42mm vs. 41mm), and minor features like a water depth gauge. If you're already using an Apple Watch Series 9, the upgrade might not be compelling enough. However, for first-time buyers, the Series 10 is the best Apple Watch option available.
When compared to the Apple Watch SE, the Series 10 offers a larger size (42mm vs. 40mm), a bigger display with Always-On functionality, a 30% more powerful processor, double the storage, advanced fitness and body monitoring sensors, double-tap gesture support, and faster charging. While the Apple Watch SE is more budget-friendly at $199 on Amazon, the upgrades in the Series 10 make it a worthwhile investment for most users.
Although it's technically possible to pair an Apple Watch with an Android phone, we wouldn't recommend it. Many of the Apple Watch's features are designed to work with iOS devices, and using workarounds to access these features can be cumbersome. If you're set on getting an Apple Watch, consider purchasing an iPhone to enjoy its full capabilities. Android users have a variety of excellent smartwatches that are better suited to their devices.
If the Apple Watch feels too technical for your mom, consider other Apple deals currently available. Options like the Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C or the Apple iPad (A16) 128GB might be more suitable gifts.
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