watchOS 9 Announced with New Watch Faces, Improved Fitness and Sleep Tracking, More

At WWDC 2022, watchOS 9 turned out to be a major talking point. The operating system for the Apple Watch now brings more workout types and metrics to track your fitness. Watch faces have been refreshed as well.

Apple has also poured in efforts to improve the connectivity and fitness apps, alongside improvements to fitness, the ability to control Home devices, and new keyboard languages. 

Enhanced Atrial Fibrillation Detection

Just hours before WWDC commenced, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) greenlighted an enhanced atrial fibrillation detection feature for the Apple Watch. The feature is a boon to patients suffering from cardiac issues characterized by an irregular heartbeat. The Apple Watch can now detect atrial fibrillation more accurately. Users of the wearable will also get access to an in-depth analysis of their cardiac condition. 

Refreshed Watch Faces

Apple technology VP Kevin Lynch took to the stage to show off how the watch faces have been updated. Four of them are new. The Astronomy face, Lunar face, Playtime face, and the Metropolitan face. There are several interesting complications for the faces as well. 

More Workouts

Apple has included three new running metrics—. It allows you to avoid injury. Using simple measurements such as vertical oscillation, the Apple Watch helps you optimize your running. Triathlon athletes can enjoy a new workout type so they can effortlessly switch from swimming to cycling to running. 

New Granular Controls and Feedback

The Apple Watch also helps you set power targets and track how your workouts help you. You can also have the wearable tell you when to pick up the pace and when you should cool down to avoid injury. The wearable will alert you using subtle vibrations and notifications. 

Medications Tracking

You can use the iPhone camera to add your medicines to the Health app. Then, the Apple Watch can tell you when to take the correct doses. The wearable also helps track your family’s health and how their medications are being consumed. 

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