Apple showed at WWDC 2023 in preview watchOS 10, the new version of the operating system for Apple Watch – and the news is different. In fact, it offers an innovative way to quickly access information with revamped appsa new Smart collection that shows the most relevant widgets based on context and beautiful new watch faces – some with Snoopy and the other Peanuts.
For fans of cycling there are new metrics, training views and Bluetooth connectivity for power measurement devices, speed sensors and cadence sensors. For those who love the trekking there are new features of Maps e Waypoint compass. The app Mindfulness includes new tools for mental health. watchOS 10 is available now as a developer beta and will be available as a free software update this fall.
Apple presents watchOS 10: all the news for Apple Watch
Le app per Apple Watch, come Weather, Stocks, Home, Maps, Messages and Local Times, have been optimized to make the most of the watch screen and show more information at a glance. The Activity app on Apple Watch and the Fitness app on iPhone make it easier to trackdaily physical activity with more detailsi, improvements to sharing, a revamped trophy cabinet, and tips from the Apple Fitness+ team of trainers.
The Smart collection is a function that allows you to view the widgets that best suit the moment and the user’s situation, thanks to the intelligence built into the device. For example, if the user has an appointment on their calendar, Smart Collection will display the Calendar widget with event details. If the user is traveling, Smart Collection will display the Wallet widget with the boarding pass. If the user is listening to a podcast, Smart Collection will display the Podcasts widget.
Apps can take advantage of the new design language to offer more beautiful and functional widgetsthe. And there are also many new watch faces, including those dedicated to Snoopy and to the others Peanuts.
Features for cycling, hiking and mental health
Apple Watch was already thinking about cycling enthusiasts, thanks to features such as automatic workout reminders, calorie counting for e-bikes and fall detection. With watchOS 10, your cycling activity will immediately show up as a live activity on your iPhone. Workout Views, such as Heart Rate Zones, Altitude, Route Challenge, Workout settings and the new Bike Speed view, have been adapted for the iPhone display, which can be clipped to the handlebar.
Now Apple Watch automatically connects to Bluetooth bike accessories, such as power meters, speed sensors and cadence sensors. Thus the user can access new metrics, including the power (watts) and cadence (RPM), and other workout views.
Con watchOS 10, l’app Compass automatically creates two new reference points. The former indicates an estimate of where it has been recorded the last cellular connection, useful for checking messages or making a call. The reference point of the last emergency call indicates instead an estimate of the place where the device has identified the last connection to the network of an operator: in this way someone can be warned in case of need. Then there are the new view Height use altimeter data and Maps app shows new topographic map with contour lines, relief, height details and points of interest. This feature will initially be available only in the United States.
Functions against myopia, NameDrop and more
Mental health news is coming to the app Mindfulness, which allows you to record your emotions throughout the day via the Digital Crown. Apple has also introduced new features for fight myopia, warning when kids haven’t had enough time outdoors or too much screen time.
Then there are the features that also arrived on iOS 17, such as NameDrop: just a touch of the phone to pass a contact. You can also view calls FaceTime su Apple Watch. And then there are news for Medicines, Fitness+ and many other news.
watchOS 10 arrives to developers today, in public beta next month. The update for everyone will arrive in the fall.