Apple to Mark 10 Years of Apple Watch With Special Activity Achievement

Apple is gearing up to mark the 10th anniversary of its Apple Watch with a special activity challenge, according to details found in the latest iOS 18.2 beta release (via MacRumors).

The Apple Watch was first unveiled at Apple’s September 2014 iPhone event, generating significant buzz in the tech world. However, the device didn’t hit the market until April 2015, leading to some debate over whether its 10th anniversary should be celebrated in 2024 or 2025.

Regardless of the timing, Apple appears poised to recognize the anniversary with a commemorative event and perhaps new features for Apple Watch users.

Apple has a history of celebrating key anniversaries for its products. In 2017, the company launched the iPhone X to mark the 10th anniversary of the iPhone, which introduced significant design changes, including the now-iconic edge-to-edge display.

More recently, in 2023, Apple highlighted the 10th anniversary of Apple Pay. With this pattern in mind, it’s likely that the company will pull out all the stops for the Apple Watch’s 10-year milestone.

One of the signature ways Apple has celebrated special occasions for the Apple Watch in the past has been through activity challenges. These challenges encourage users to complete fitness goals to earn exclusive badges and rewards.

The 10-year celebration could offer a similar challenge, motivating users to stay active while participating in the anniversary festivities.

Details about the specifics of the achievement are still limited, but Apple Watch users can likely expect the challenge to focus on fitness milestones, with exclusive rewards for completing tasks during the anniversary period.

In addition to the Apple Watch anniversary, 2025 will also mark 10 years since the launch of Apple Music. Launched in June 2015, Apple Music quickly became a major player in the music streaming industry, competing with Spotify and other services.