Today, Apple unveiled its upcoming update for WWDC’s watchOS 9. The new update includes improvements to watch dials, the Workout app, sleep stages, the first AFib story of its kind, and drug tracking.
watchOS 9 includes four new dials. These include Lunar, Playtime, Metropolitan and Astronomy. watchOS 9 also includes updates to existing dials; The Portraits face already emphasizes the effect of depth on photos with cats, dogs and landscapes, while some of the classic dials such as Modular, Modular Compact and X-Large now have custom background colors and gradients.
watchOS 9 dials
The Workout app has been updated to show more information and metrics. Adding personalized workouts allows you to create a structured workout with personalized intervals for work and rest. New signals can be added, including tempo, power, heart rate and rhythm.
For triathletes, the Workout app now supports a new type of training, Multisport, which automatically switches between each sequence of training for swimming, cycling and running, using motion sensors to recognize movement patterns.
For runners, watchOS 9 now features additional running indicators, including stride length, ground contact time and vertical vibration, to help you improve your running. Those who run on frequently used routes can now compete against their previous best or last result. A new pacer mode tells you the pace you need for a selected distance and time target.
Apple has improved sleep tracking with the introduction of sleep stages. Apple Watch can now provide a breakdown of REM, Core and Deep sleep in the app.
Then watchOS 9 brings an AFib story for those diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. Apple Watch can now monitor your AFib heart rate and show how often your heart rate is showing signs of AFib. Users will receive weekly notifications and a detailed history in the Health app. A PDF file from it can be downloaded to share with doctors.
Finally, watchOS 9 also adds medications, allowing you to manage and track your medications and supplements with schedules and reminders. In the United States, you will also receive alerts if there are potential critical interactions with medications that have been added to the Health app.
Other new features include kickboard detection and SWOLF score for swimmers, support for the Home app in Family Setup, new quick action, Apple Watch Mirroring to control the watch via iPhone support features and revised notifications.
watchOS 9 will be available for compatible Apple Watch models later this year.
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