After revealing thenew features for tvOS 13and its Apple TV, Apple continued its WWDC 2019 keynote with watchOS 6 for the Apple Watch. You can find all the WWDC 2019 announcements,in this summary article.
WithwatchOS 6, the Apple Watch emancipates itself even more and gradually becomesmore independent of the iPhone. With in particular severalnew apps, andApp Storeon the watch,new dials, and several other new features.
- new Cycle Tracking app: it allows women to record important information about theirmenstrual cyclesand anticipate their next period or ovulation period. The daily recording feature allows you to quickly add different menstrual cycle information, including current period, flow, symptoms, ovulation predictor device results and other menstrual trackers. fertility. This Cycle Tracking feature is also available in the Health app on iPhone with iOS 13.
- new Noise app: it helps users understand sound levels in environments susceptible toto affect hearing, such as concerts or sporting events. Whenever the sound level fluctuates, the app's sound level meter updates in real time. The watch can send a notification if the decibel level reaches 90. Such a level can indeed affect hearing after four hours of exposure per week (according to the WHO).
- new Trending tab in the Activity app on iPhone: this tab allows users to have a long-term vision of the evolution of their activity, and to better evaluate their progress. At a glance, the user can see whether trends are up or down on key indicators. For example active calories, activity minutes, walking pace and many others. The Activity app can offer the user personalized coaching to get them back into shape.
- App Store on the watch: the App Store is available directly on the watch. This allowsinstall third-party apps, search for apps using Siri, Dictation, or Doodle, and view app overview pages designed specifically for the watch screen. Developers can build Apple Watch-only apps that run on Apple Watch on their own, without an iOS app.
- new dials: There are new dynamic watch faces and customization options for faster access to your favorite apps, contacts and information. The affected dials Modular Compact, Solar Dial, California, Gradient and Numerals.
- newapp Dictaphoneon the watch which allows you to record voice memos.
- newaudiobook app, which allows you to listen to audiobooks on the watch with, for example, AirPods.
- newcalculator app, which allows you to quickly perform calculations and divide a restaurant bill.
- Siri queries can display results ofentire web pages on Apple Watch.
- Compatibility with Apple's GymKit platform extends to Octane Fitness, TRUE Fitness and Woodway, connecting Apple Watch to more gym equipment in gyms around the world.
WatchOS 6 is compatible withall Apple Watches, apart from the original model, therefore of theSeries 1 to 4. This version of watchOS will be availablethis fall.
Also readour summary of the WWDC 2019 conference, as well as the following articles on the new features announced, concerningiOS 13 in particular:
- Which iPhone is compatible with iOS 13? Which Watch for watchOS 6? And the iPad? Everything you need to know about 2019 compatibilities
- Mice now (discreetly) supported with the new iPadOS
- Small step for iOS but big for users: the less intrusive volume indicator with iOS 13
- iOS 13 becomes “no limit” on 4G app downloads
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