Jun 06, 2023 03:14:00

'watchOS 10' announced, new features for Apple Watch appear one after another

In WWDC23 , ' watchOS 10 ', the next major version of the OS 'watchOS' for Apple Watch, was announced.

WWDC23-Apple Developer
https://developer.apple.com/jp/wwdc23/

WWDC 2023 — June 5 | Apple-YouTube

With watchOS 10, you can display smart stack widgets on any watch face by simply turning the Digital Crown.

You can use various widgets such as timers by scrolling up.

The world clock uses a dynamic background color that reflects the time.

Introducing a new dial with three distinctive overlapping layers.

In addition, a dial with Snoopy and Woodstock will also appear to commemorate the appearance of watchOS 10.

About the workout app 'Cycling'.

There are already cycling-related features such as notifications and an SOS function in case you forget to start a workout.

Newly, it is possible to link with a bicycle sensor that supports Bluetooth.

This adds cadence and power to the standard metrics, enabling a new cycling power workout display.

Apple Watch estimates functional work threshold power known as FTP.

You can easily check the power zone and the time you are in each zone.

Plus, watchOS 10 automatically shows your Apple Watch cycling workouts as live activities on your iPhone.

The iPhone is ideal for checking heart rate range, altitude, power zone, speed, maximum speed, distance, etc.

Next, about 'hiking'.

Compass automatically generates two new waypoints in watchOS 10.

A new cellular connectivity waypoint shows where you last received a signal from your carrier if you need to check your messages or call family.

Emergencies shows you places on your route where you can make an emergency call using the carrier's network where another new waypoint is available.

Also introduced a new altitude display.

3D display of saved waypoints using altimeter data.

Additionally, the map will be updated.

First in the United States, a new topographic map will be introduced that displays points of interest and starting points for trails, along with contour lines, mountain shading and elevation details.

Using the search function, you can also check information such as nearby mountain trails, mountain trail names, difficulty, time required for climbing, and altitude gained.

It also introduces a new API for developers.

The powerful motion sensors in Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra can detect sudden changes in direction and acceleration, like when you swing a golf club or tennis racket.

For example, by making full use of this information, it is possible to analyze the movements of twisting the forearm, wrist and hand, and use it for tennis serves.

Additionally, the Mindfulness App allows you to record your momentary emotions and daily moods in a discreet and convenient way.

Use the Digital Crown to scroll through mesmerizing multi-dimensional shapes and record how you feel in the moment.

Even if you don't have an Apple Watch, you can also record with the Health app on your iPhone or iPad.

In addition, a new area that Apple is focusing on is 'Vision health'.

Measure time spent in sunlight using an ambient light sensor.

This information can be confirmed in the Health app.

Using the TrueDepth camera used for Face ID on iPad and iPhone, it is also possible to detect whether children are using the device too close for a long time and encourage them to keep the device away.