watchOS 9 is here: Apple Watch gets new features

With watchOS 9, Apple released the biggest update to date for the Apple Watch. With the new software version, all the latest watch models get some long-awaited features Among other things, the Series 8’s recently introduced power-saving mode comes to other smartwatches.

apple Update fever: Just yesterday the manufacturer released iOS 16 for all iPhones from iPhone 8 upwards. Now follow directly watchOS 9 The next big update for Apple Watch models. As usual, the update can be downloaded and installed through the Watch app in the “General” sub-item. The update is available for all smartwatch models from Series 4 onwards. But what new features can you expect after the update?

Four new dials

First, watchOS 9 expands what’s available watch face For four more options. that Moon dial The calendar shows you the phases of the moon. Users can choose between Chinese, Islamic and Hebrew calendars. This is also new Metropolitan Dial, which relies on a more classic design. Here is an option to adjust the font of the digits. Created in collaboration with dynamic and playful artist Joey Fulton Game hour watchface. that Astronomical clock face Modified according to Apple and adapted to ultra large displays. Additionally, incoming notifications are now displayed as a small banner. Earlier, the entire display area was used for this.

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As part of the Far Out event, Apple has a new Energy saving setting Presented for Series 8. With watchOS 9, older smartwatches will also get the feature. With the mode activated, the always-on display is disabled and selected functions are restricted. Only the most important functions such as activity recording and fall detection are maintained. This should increase battery life by approx double.

New health features

Apple is also adding some health features that users have been asking for for a while. So the manufacturer has one Sleep stage tracking Integrated, which enables the analysis of REM sleep as well as deep sleep stages. There is also a health app Heart rate and respiratory rate Visible during sleep. one Medicine app Reminder to take medicine on time. Adoption can be recorded and logged through the app.

It is now possible to add new events directly to the watch Calendar app to enter. Users can now access the weekly view. The manufacturer wants to enable a better overview of the appointments Previously there was only a list, day and month view. above Official site You’ll find a detailed list of all the new features in watchOS 9 from Apple.

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Arian Krasniki … part of the team since 2021 and mainly works on hardware components and other technological innovations. Current games on PC and consoles are also part of his passion. In addition to his work, Ariane is studying environmental engineering at RWTH Aachen University.

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