Google and Samsung are known for their comprehensive product testing before launch, yet even industry giants can overlook hardware flaws. Typically, this leads to prompt actions like replacing defective units or occasionally initiating total recalls, reminiscent of the Galaxy Note 7 incident. Currently, the Apple Watch Series 10 is facing significant criticism due to alarming issues related to its speaker. As reported on platforms such as Reddit and Apple’s support forum, numerous owners have noted that, after just a month or so of usage, the speaker’s volume diminishes drastically.
Apple Watch Series 10 | Image credit: PhoneArena
A long-time Apple Watch user shared their frustration: "I have had an Apple Watch for YEARS with no problems. However, I got a new Apple Watch Series 10 in November 2024, and by December, the sound was so low that I couldn’t hear it on full volume. I returned it under warranty and received a replacement, but the new one has the same issue! The sound resembles a blown speaker! I took it to the Apple Store, and they are sending it for repair!"
Recurring Concerns for Apple Watch Series 10 Owners
Apple Watch Series 10 users might soon find themselves tackling this persistent issue, as many reports circulate about increasingly muffled or weak speaker output shortly after purchase.
One user lamented, "I have a Series 10 with a tinny sound. It was initially fuller but has now become thin and weak. This is the second watch I’ve had to replace under warranty."
– Reddit user Totalitarian-Terror, February 2025
Since the market release of the Apple Watch Series 10 in September, users have been reporting speaker malfunctions. Will this lead to another "batterygate" scenario for Apple? Only time will tell if Apple will acknowledge the widespread issue and implement recalls or replacements to resolve the speaker bug.
