The Apple Watch Series 8 is expected to arrive later this year, but you probably don’t need the latest hardware to take advantage of Apple’s latest features. The company usually adds more features through software updates every year. Apple’s WatchOS 8 update introduces new watch faces made from iPhone’s portrait mode photos, a new app called Mindfulness to replace the Breathe app, and better workout detection for cycling.
A preview of Apple’s next major Apple Watch software update is expected at the company’s Worldwide Developers Conference in June. Based on the rumors and reports we’ve seen so far, it sounds like we can expect to see some battery improvements and more health and safety features.
A new low-power mode
Apple hasn’t made any major improvements to the Apple Watch’s battery life recently, but it may soon have a different fix. Apple plans to introduce a new low-power mode in WatchOS 9 that will allow the device to run some apps and features without consuming too much power. It sounds like this is different from the Apple Watch’s current power reserve feature, which only lets you check the time and disable other features to preserve battery life.
This new feature could help make up for the Apple Watch’s relatively short battery life, which typically lasts about a day and a half. This, combined with the faster charging of the Series 7, can significantly extend the battery life of your Apple Watch, which can be important if you’re using it for sleep tracking.
car accident detection
Apple Watch can already assess your walking stability and tell if you have fallen. Next, it might be able to detect car crashes. According to sources, Apple is planning to use sensors in the iPhone and Apple Watch to identify car crashes in real time. New features may roll out this year. It sounds similar to a feature Google already offers on its Pixel phones that automatically calls emergency services and shares your location if it detects you’ve been in a serious car crash.
More health features, including medication reminders
According to reports, the company plans to go a step further in an upcoming software update. Apple is likely to add new tools to the iPhone’s Health app this year, including medication reminders, sleep tracking and new features for women’s health.
While reports indicate that this will be part of the iPhone Health app, it seems likely that these additions could be coming to the Apple Watch in some way, if only through notifications.
New watch faces and workout types
Apple‘s software updates often introduce new watch faces and workout types, and it sounds like WatchOS 9 is no exception. The new watch faces and workout modes will be part of Apple’s upcoming software release, though it didn’t reveal many details.
In recent years, Apple has expanded Apple Watch workout options. It adds Pilates, Tai Chi and improved detection of cycling workouts in WatchOS 8. It also brings support for dance workouts to the 2020 watch.
Compatibility with older Apple Watch models
Apple‘s last two software updates were compatible with watches as old as the Series 3, but that could change in 2022. Series 3 may be retired due to inability to support new versions of WatchOS. This means that WatchOS 9 will likely be compatible with Series 4 and later, although we won’t know for sure until Apple rolls out the software.
September release date
If Apple sticks to its historical release pattern, we can expect to see WatchOS 9 in September. Apple typically releases its new software alongside new watch models, but 2021 is an exception.
Although we may have to wait until September, Apple is expected to detail the new features of WatchOS 9 at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June. Soon thereafter, it may also release a public beta of the software, allowing watch owners to try out unfinished versions of the software before the official release.
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