Cupertino (California): Apple has introduced ‘watchOS 10’ – the operating system for the Apple Watch – which includes redesigned apps, new faces and more.
“New metrics, workout views, and Bluetooth connectivity for the power meter, speed sensor and cadence sensor come for cyclists, while new Compass Waypoints and Maps capabilities help hikers,” the tech giant said in a blogpost on Monday. “
watchOS 10 is currently available as a developer beta, and will be available as a free software update this fall.
The company also mentioned that the Mindfulness app in watchOS 10 offers additional tools to support mental health.
According to Alan Dye, Apple’s vice president of human interface design, the redesigned interface provides users with “the information that matters most to them at a glance, simplified navigation and a new visual language that takes full advantage of the Apple Watch display.” picks up”.
“We are also introducing Smart Stack, which provides quick access to proactive and relevant information right from the dial of the watch,” he added.
In addition, the wearable operating system introduces two new watch faces – Palette and Snoopy.
The palette face uses three different overlapping layers to indicate the time in a wide variety of colors, and the colors on the display change as the time progresses.
“Additionally, the beloved comic strip Peanuts comes to life on Apple Watch with a new watch face featuring Snoopy and Woodstock,” the company said.
The new watchOS also includes the NameDrop feature that allows users to easily share contact information by holding an Apple Watch close to someone else’s iPhone, and much more.