- By Ashish Singh
- Mon, 18 Sep 2023 11:24 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Apple has launched watchOS 10, a significant update that brings a host of new features and improvements to Apple Watch users. The update includes a new visual language for apps, cycling enhancements, mental health tools, and exciting watch faces.
Apple WatchOS 10: What’s New
The update redesigns Apple Watch apps such as Weather, Stocks, Home, Maps, Messages, World Clock, and others, making better use of the display to offer users important information at a glance. The Activity and Fitness apps now include additional information, better sharing options, and a new trophy case. With a double-click of the Digital Crown, users may access the Control Centre and rapidly navigate between recently used apps.
Smart Stack And Widgets
The new Smart Stack feature offers widgets that adapt to users' context. It displays timely information based on the time of day or user activity. For example, it can show the weather forecast in the morning and boarding passes when travelling. Calendar and Reminders are prioritised to display upcoming meetings and tasks. Smart Stack ensures quick access to important information while maintaining an attractive watch face like Portraits.
New Watch Faces
Snoopy, Palette, Solar Analogue, Nike Globe, and Modular Ultra for Apple Watch Ultra are among the five new watch faces included in watchOS 10. With dynamic animations and weather-related reactions, the Snoopy face brings the popular Peanuts characters to life. The palette displays time in various colours, whereas the Solar Analogue shows the location of the sun throughout the day. The Nike Globe face uses lighting effects to portray the planet, and the Modular Ultra makes use of the huge Apple Watch Ultra display for real-time data.
Compass And Maps
Last Cellular Connection and Last Emergency Call waypoints are now generated by the Compass app. A 3D view of saved waypoints is provided by an elevation view based on altimeter data. Topographic maps with contour lines and trail information are now available in Apple Maps in the United States, making outdoor exploration more accessible.
Mental Health And Vision Health
The Mindfulness app allows users to discreetly log their feelings and moods. The Health app's insights highlight aspects that contribute to users' emotional moods. The ambient light sensor on the Apple Watch can now monitor time spent in daylight, supporting improved physical and mental health.
Apple watchOS 10 Requirements:
watchOS 10 is now available for Apple Watch Series 4 and later, as well as iPhone XS and later running iOS 17. While not all capabilities are accessible on all devices or in all areas, this update is intended to improve the Apple Watch experience for users worldwide.