watchOS 10: Apple Watch gets a big update, here are all the new features

Apple introduced watchOS 10, one of the most important updates for its connected watches, during its Worldwide Developer Conference. New features include an updated user interface with a renewed focus on widgets, refreshed first-party apps like Compass, Awareness, Maps and more, and other new features.

Widgets are back on the Apple Watch

While the first Apple Watch had a widget system called Glances, this system was removed in watchOS 3 as Apple focused on native apps. However, due to the separation of many companies, including Messenger and Meta, it was more time than ever to bring back Widgets.

With watchOS 10, Rotating the Digital Crown from the clock face introduces a new stack of Smart Widgetsprovides useful information such as a weather forecast or important data of the day. Based on your status, your watch will intelligently suggest new widgets such as upcoming calendar events, medication reminders, boarding passes, and more. Previously, pressing the Digital Crown on the side of the Apple Watch accessed the Home screen, a big change to the way you use your smartwatch.

Apple Watch always does more for your health

In terms of health, Apple delivers A new feature in watchOS 10 called Time in DaylightIt uses the ambient light sensor to measure the time you spend outside.

Apple is also adding a new feature to the Mindfulness app that lets you track your emotions and daily mood, and even scroll through shapes by moving the Digital Crown to identify how you’re feeling. This mood information can then be tracked in the Health app in iOS 17 or iPadOS 17, along with other health data.

Cyclists not forgotten by Apple

watchOS 10 is a version especially suitable for cyclists as Apple has released it. fall detection, e-bike calorimetry, training reminders and their training pace, cadence and power zones. The power meter measures the functional strength threshold, i.e. the highest level of intensity a cyclist can maintain during one hour of cycling.

Plus, cycling workouts automatically appear live on your iPhone, making your iPhone its own screen. This makes it easy to attach to your bike and view more advanced metrics like altitude, running route and heart rate zones while keeping your hands free. Better still, your Apple Watch will be able to connect via Bluetooth to your other measuring devices such as compatible power meters, cadence sensors or speed sensors.

What other new features in watchOS 10?

Compass application also has the right to update. First, it automatically creates two cue points. The first waypoint will show the estimated location where you had your last cellular connection. This feature is useful when you are hiking and need to make a phone call or check your messages. It also allows you to set a cue point for the last emergency call. It will show you approximately where you last accessed a network so you can make an emergency call when needed.

With iOS 17, Apple introduced the Name Drop feature designed to kill business cards. an iPhone user can easily share contact information with an Apple Watch user by bringing their device closer. Apple Watch users can also use NameDrop by selecting the Share My Card button in the Contacts app or selecting the My Card watch face complication.