watchOS 4

September 22, 2017

Along with Apple Watch Series 3 is the new watch update, watchOS 4.

“A smarter coach and workout partner. Better in tune with your taste in music. And an even more proactive all-day assistant. With watchOS 4, Apple Watch is dialed in to you like never before,” said Apple.

The new update has been built to conform to the user, giving everyone their own unique watch. For example, the Apple Watch sends alerts and encouragements when one is close to reaching a goal, and is even smart enough to know when one may need a push in the right direction– even offering you specified guidance on how to complete a challenge. There are also options where the Apple Watch can monitor your goals monthly, and help keep one long term goal.

Like the Apple Watch Series 3, the new watchOS 4 has some great new workout based updates. It only takes a simple tap to start a workout, and when one is completed, new celebration effects are sent. More intense training options are also available. Heart rate, motion and the amount of calories burned can all be tracked and recorded, in addition to the new “Pool Swim” tracking features. Pace, sets, rests and distance for each stroke type can all be summarized for convenience and tracking progress over long periods. The new update is also perfect for training for multiple sports at once with the “Quick Switch” option. It allows one to alternate between different types of workouts, and then be able to view an overall summary at the end.

In addition to the workout based updates are new design options, such as a new watch face. One option is based on Siri and shows helpful information based on when one would need it. The second is a kaleidoscope watch face. New colorful and complicated patterns can be seen moving and changing on the face, leaving something fun to look and mess around with during the day. The last is an all new Toy Story option. One can watch their favorite characters from the movies move around their watch face.

The last newest feature involves Apple Pay. One can now send money right to their friends in a secure and easy way! The same simplicity and security applies for receiving money as well. The money can be saved and available for payments through Apple Pay.

This new update is now available, don’t miss the chance to check it out!