At its annual developer conference (WWDC 2023), Apple released watchOS 10, the latest version of the smartwatch operating system (Apple Watch). This update will bring several new features that will be available to users in the fall. This appears to be a major update for watchOS compared to previous versions, as almost every part of it has been redesigned to improve the smartwatch experience.
watchOS 10 introduces redesigned watch faces for at-a-glance info, fun new watch faces, new features for cyclists and hikers, and mental health support features.
Here are the top five features of the upcoming watchOS 10 for the Apple Watch:
1- New interface design:
In watchOS 10, Apple has redesigned the user interface to give users quick access to information that is important to them. At the same time, navigation between elements has become easier, more detail has been built into the watch faces, and access to the Control Center is always possible via the side button.
2- Smart Stack function:
One of the most notable improvements in watchOS 10 is the Smart Stack feature, which gives you quick access to the information you think is most important at the moment.
Example: When you wake up in the morning, the weather forecast will be displayed on the watch screen. If you add a nearby event to your calendar, it will appear on the screen.
3- New watch faces:
watchOS 10 will include new watch faces: a palette, which is a colorful palette of color layers that change over time; Snoopy, an animated watch face that reacts to the real-time weather in your location when you interact.
4- Characteristics of cycling and walking:
In watchOS 10, you can connect to bike accessories via Bluetooth that enable new ride metrics. Along with improvements to the Compass app, such as B. the latest waypoint feature for cellular connections, which estimates the most recent location of a cellular service. The Last Distress Waypoint feature tells you where you were most recently reached for service if you need to make a distress call.
5- Mental health benefits:
In watchOS 10, users can improve their mental health with useful metrics that provide insight into the relationship between mood, sleep, exercise, and other factors. The health app uses indicators of depression and anxiety to create a PDF file that you can share with your doctor.
In addition to the five features mentioned, watchOS 10 also displays key vision health metrics as the Apple Watch measures time spent outdoors, which can help prevent nearsightedness issues.
With the new NameDrop feature, you can quickly share contact information by holding your Apple Watch near another user's iPhone. You can also make FaceTime video calls directly from your Apple Watch.