Apple has finally started rolling out the long-awaited watchOS 11 update to all Apple Watch users. This new version includes significant improvements, especially in terms of health and fitness tracking, personalization, and making daily activities easier. watchOS 11 has been released for Apple Watch SE (2nd generation), Apple Watch Series 6, Series 7, Series 8, Series 9, Series 10, Apple Watch Ultra, and Ultra 2 models. The update allows users to more closely monitor their daily health and analyze the effects of their workouts more clearly over time.
The new version enhances the user experience in many areas, from health tracking to personalized watch faces. Notable features include the ability to create photo-themed watch faces using machine learning technology and the improved interactive widget features of Smart Stack. Users can also set their Activity rings to match the day of the week or temporarily pause them for rest days. These innovations make Apple Watch smarter and more personal than ever.
Possibility of deeper analysis of health data
watchOS 11 takes health tracking a step further. With the new Vitals feature, users can view vital data such as heart rate, respiratory rate, wrist temperature, blood oxygen level, and sleep duration throughout the night on a single screen. This data is classified according to the user’s normal range, and the user is notified when any abnormalities are detected. For example, users are notified when two or more health indicators fall outside the normal range, allowing them to take early precautions against potential health problems. In addition, users are provided with relevant information to better understand the possible connections between these changes and their lifestyle.
For users who want to track the effects of their workouts on their bodies in particular, the concept of “training load” is a major innovation. With the estimated effort ratings provided automatically after a workout, users can better analyze the intensity of their activities and their effects over time. While these ratings are calculated automatically for popular cardio exercises such as running, cycling, and swimming, users can also adjust the difficulty level of their workouts according to their own perception. At the same time, distance tracking can be done in sports such as swimming and football, while a wider range of sports is supported with route maps added to outdoor workouts.
Smart Stack and customization options
With watchOS 11, the customization options for Apple Watch have also been significantly expanded. Dynamic watch faces can be created using photos and various themes. Machine learning technology automatically selects the most aesthetic, compositionally appropriate images and facial expressions from photos on iPhone. The Flux watch face visualizes time using dynamic typography and color, while the Reflections watch face adds an aesthetic dimension to watch use by showing how light changes as your wrist moves. In addition, you can personalize your watch face with support for nine major Indian alphabets and three new languages (Burmese, Khmer, Urdu).
The Smart Stack has been made even smarter. This feature analyzes the watch’s data such as date, time, location and sleep patterns, and optimizes the user experience by suggesting the most suitable widgets. In addition, being able to interact directly with widgets via the Smart Stack makes it easier to track daily activities. For example, thanks to widgets that support live activities, users can instantly monitor the progress of an event or task. This feature makes it much easier for Apple Watch users to manage their daily routines.
Advanced translation and sleep apnea notifications
watchOS 11 also offers remarkable innovations in translation. The Translate app allows users to translate sentences in 20 different languages by voice. Moreover, Apple Watch makes communication even easier by offering language suggestions while traveling based on your location. The offline translation feature works without cellular data or Wi-Fi connection, which allows users to translate with great ease, especially while traveling.
Another important innovation in health tracking is sleep apnea notifications. Apple Watch detects breathing disorders during sleep and analyzes moderate or severe sleep apnea symptoms over a 30-day period. If there are persistent disruptions in breathing patterns during this period, the user is sent a sleep apnea notification. This data can also be compiled into a report that users can share with their healthcare professionals more efficiently and in more detail.
watchOS 11 increases user safety with the Check In feature. Users can automatically send notifications to friends or family members when they reach a specific destination or complete their workout. In addition, custom walking and hiking routes downloaded to iPhone via the Maps app can be followed offline via Apple Watch. This feature provides great convenience for those spending time in nature and traveling in areas without internet access.
In addition, watchOS 11 has further improved the user experience by allowing you to navigate apps such as Messages, Mail or Weather with a double-tap gesture. In addition, new payment methods such as transferring money by touching another iPhone or Apple Watch with Apple Watch (Tap to Cash) have been introduced. This feature offers practical solutions especially for Apple Watch users in the US. The ability to automatically open doors without bringing your watch close to the door with UWB key support is also among the innovations.