The new generation of Apple Watches will not be available until later this month but those who own Apple Watch Series 4 and later will be able to enjoy watchOS 9 as Apple announced that it will release the operating system on September 12.
The said operating system for Apple Watch will be released on the same date that iOS 16 will arrive. This comes after the watchOS 9, and iOS 16 debuted at the WWDC in June 2022.
Apple made the announcement in the press materials released by the tech company. Meanwhile, Apple's macOS Ventura and iPadOS 16 are expected to arrive this October, as per Apple Insider.
What are the New Features that watchOS 9 Will Bring to Apple Watch?
watchOS 9 will bring a number of health and fitness features and improvements, according to a report by iTechPost. Apple is using these new features to increase the sales of its wearable.
The new watch OS 9 update brings Sleep Stages to Apple Watch. If you want to check your sleeping habit, this feature will come very handy.
Using Apple Watch, you can track the time you spend in deep and core sleep. You will also be able to tract the time spent in REM.
Runners will also benefit from the new update as it brings more metrics. With the new stats, runners will be able to assess their overall performance. In addition, watchOS 9 could be useful in preventing injuries, as per iTechPost.
Some other upgrades to watchOS 9 fitness features are "heart rate zones for sleep and workouts, multisport workouts, and a way to monitor your personal best performances," according to Engadget.
The new upgrade will also allow users to "track atrial fibrillation events" as well as "receive alerts" particularly when its already time for your to take your medicine, as per Engadget.
You will also enjoy a new-look of Siri, a revamped Calendar app, Quick Actions gestures, and more watch screens that will come with the new upgrade.
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Limitations of WatchOS 9 Upgrade
To be able to install watchOS 9, users must have an iPhone 8 or later. The said operating system will also run on second-gen iPhone SE or later.
Sadly, users of Apple Watch Series 3 will not be able to enjoy the upgrade, as Apple stated that it will only be compatible with Series 4 and later units.
According to Engadget, not everyone who has an Apple Watch will be able to enjoy all of watchOS 9 features. Another unfortunate news is not all of the features will be available in every region.
During its "Far Out" event today, Apple announced that it will release watchOS 9 on Monday. However, its public beta was already available since July.
In the beta, a number of features were available to users such as "fitness metrics alongside other quality-of-life improvements."
As mentioned earlier, the new OS will only be accessible for Apple Watch Series 4 and later users, and those with an iPhone 8 or later, which runs on iOS 16.
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