WWDC23 event past Apple open sample watchOS 10 For fans of the Apple Watch, Apple Watch users have new ways to quickly see information with a brand new app design, including a new Smart Stack to display relevant widgets when needed.
Fun new watch faces, new metrics, workout views. and Bluetooth connection for power meter speed sensor And cadence sensors are now available for cyclists.
while new abilities of the compass reference point And the mapping app will be more useful to trekkers. Meditation apps, on the other hand, come with additional tools to help take care of the user’s mental health. watchOS 10 Developer Beta Available Today and will be available later this year as a free software update.
Kevin Lynch, Apple’s vice president of Technology Say watchOS is the most advanced wearable operating system in the world. And has redefine what a watch can do in the eyes of people around the world.
“watchOS 10 marks a milestone and an exciting new approach to Apple Watch, introducing a new design for viewing information.”
So what’s new with watchOS10?
New design language and navigation
watchOS10 Help users see more at a glance with a redesigned app. and also comes with new methods to navigate and access to all content quickly
Alan Dye Vice President of Human Interface Design at Apple said watchos10 comes with a completely redesigned interface. To give users an Apple Watch experience that is different than ever.
“This update allows users to easily see the information they care about most at a glance. Navigate more easily and use a new, visually-focused design language that takes advantage of your display. Apple Watch at full capacity. In addition, we also launched Smart Stack This will allow users to quickly access the information they care about and relevant information right from the watch face.”
Now apps on Apple Watch including Weather, Stocks, Home, Maps, Messages, World Clocks and more. Apple Watch takes up more display space so users can glance at more information.
while the activity app on Apple Watch and fitness apps on iPhone It makes it easier to track your daily movements with more detail. There are also improvements to sharing. A newly designed trophy case as well.
Smart Stack New with widgets that display real-time information that adapts to the user’s context. and can be accessed by turning the Digital Crown from any dial, for example, on the morning of the day. The weather app shows the weather forecast.
Or, if the user is on the go, the Smart Stack will display boarding passes from Wallet, Calendar and Reminders apps will switch to the top to show upcoming meetings or tasks. While a running app, such as a podcast, will scroll up to make it available. Smart Stacks also allow users to enjoy beautiful watch faces, such as Portraits, while still having quick access to the information they are interested in. fast
New watch faces, more fun
watchOS 10 Also introduces two new creative and fun watch faces: Palette and Snoopy. and over time The color on the screen will also change.
The beloved Peanuts cartoon also comes to Apple Watch with new watch faces featuring Snoopy and Woodstock. Interact with the weather in that area. or even exerting itself when the user exercises
cycling
Apple Watch It’s a great device for cyclists. It comes with features such as automatic workout reminders. Calorimetry for electric cycling and fall detection watchOS 10 has taken this popular event to the next level with advanced new measurements, perspectives and experiences.
Apple Watch can automatically connect to Bluetooth-enabled cycling accessories such as power meters, speed sensors, and cycling gear. and cadence sensor
hiking
top map app Apple Watch A useful tool for exploring the outdoors, the compass app on watchOS 10 It automatically creates two new waypoints: Last Cellular Connection Waypoint, which predicts the last point with cellular signal. This may be useful for reading messages or making calls.
And in an emergency, Last Emergency Call Waypoint estimates the point on the route their device last connected to any carrier’s network. so that emergency calls can be made
mental health
Users can use the app to meditate in watchos 10 To record momentary moods and daily moods in privacy and comfort. Turn the Digital Crown to scroll through interesting multidimensional shapes. Then choose the shape that matches their feelings. Or the shape that has the most emotional impact on them? and explaining their own feelings
Useful insights can be found in the Health app on iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 to identify things that may affect the state of mind Whether it’s related or lifestyle factors such as sleep or exercise.
eye health
Nearsightedness (Myopia) is the most common cause of visual impairment worldwide. and to reduce the risk of myopia problems The International Myopia Institute recommends that children Spend at least 80-120 minutes a day outdoors. watchOS 10 in Apple Watch It comes with the ability to detect when the user is outdoors using an ambient light sensor. Users can view this information in the Health app on iPhone or iPad
More updates on watchos10 that Apple Watch fans need to know about.
NameDrop Allows users to share contact information by bringing their Apple Watch closer to someone else’s iPhone. Apple Watch NameDrop can also be used by tapping the Share button in the contact card in the Contacts app. Or tap a contact card watch face complication, then bring your Apple Watch face-to-face with another Apple Watch.2
Offline Maps on iPhone Can show turn-by-turn navigation expected time of arrival places in the Maps app, and more, while away from Wi-Fi or cellular service. These features can also be used with an Apple Watch that is within range of a paired iPhone.
Today, users canStart playing a FaceTime video message. And watch right on your Apple Watch. Apple Watch also now supports Group FaceTime audio.
medication app will send notifications continuously If the user does not record the pill taking after 30 minutes of the specified time
Apple Watch goes to corporate customers
Apple Watch offers features for enterprise customers to enhance productivity and safety in the office or in the field, such as hands-free communication and responding to alerts while on the go. or fall detection on the job site.
watchOS 10 Introduced support for mobile device management (MDM), which allows enterprise customers to install apps remotely and centrally. and configure accounts on different devices With features such as password enforcement and configuring Wi-Fi and VPN settings. With this update, Apple Watch improves health. The overall health and productivity of employees. as well as helping to check safety
Activate the beta version next month.
Apple Developer Program members can access the watchOS 10 developer beta at developer.apple.com from today onwards
For watchOS users, the public beta will be available next month. beta.apple.com watchOS 10 will be available later this year as a free software update for Apple Watch Series 4 or later paired with iPhone Xs or later running iOS 17. Some features may not be available in all regions. certain languages or devices Features are subject to change. See more information at apple.com/watchos/watchos-preview
