It was not necessarily the highlight of the show during thekeynoteof this WWDC 2023, but Apple nevertheless spent long minutes presentingwatchOS 10, the future operating system for its connected watch. Among the many new features this year, cycling-related features are attracting attention.
So, when a cycling session is started on the Apple Watch, it will be visible on the iPhone as a live activity. Enough to visualize in particular the heart rate, the altitude, or even a route.
A power meter like the pros
Best of all, Apple Watch can automatically connect to Bluetooth cycling accessories. So do power, speed, and cadence sensors to provide you with real-time information.
The Cupertino company has also developed new algorithms to combine data from the Apple Watch and that of connected power sensors. Enough to measure the functional power threshold. If you're not familiar with this concept, know that it's the highest level of intensity a cyclist can maintain for an hour. Beyond that, it enters the red zone.
Thanks to this data,“Apple Watch calculates custom Power Zones, used to see the current zone and time spent in each zone, which is an effective and popular way to improve performance”, adds the brand to the apple.
For your part, are you attracted by these new features, and more generally by the additions to watchOS 10? Feel free to share your views in the comments.
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