Vratislav Holub Apple released watchOS 9 to the public. If you own a compatible Apple Watch, you can already install the long-awaited operating system on it, which can surprise you with a number of great novelties. Let's therefore quickly shed light not only on the news itself, but also on the installation itself and compatible models.
How to install watchOS 9
You can update the new watchOS 9 operating system very easily, in two ways. If you open the Watch application on your iPhone, where you go to In general > Software update, so the update will be offered to you straight away. However, please note that it must be a paired iPhone and you must have at least 50% battery on the watch. Otherwise, you will not update. The second option is to go straight to the Apple Watch, open it Settings > Software update. However, keep in mind that even here the conditions of having to connect the watch to power, have it at least 50% charged and connected to Wi-Fi apply.
watchOS 9 compatibility
You can easily install the watchOS 9 operating system on newer generations of Apple watches. Unfortunately, Apple Watch Series 3 users are out of luck. Therefore, you can view the complete list of supported models below.
- Apple Watch Series 4
- Apple Watch Series 5
- Apple Watch Series 6
- Apple WatchSE
- Apple Watch Series 7
watchOS 9 will of course also run on the recently introduced Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch SE 2 and Apple Watch Ultra. However, these models are not included in the list for a simple reason - because they will arrive at your home with watchOS 9 already pre-installed.
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watchOS 9 news
Exercise
New exercise data. Immerse yourself in them. Bounce off them.
Now you can see more on the display during exercise. By turning the Digital Crown, you get new views of indicators such as Activity rings, heart rate zones, power or even elevation gain.
Heart rate zones
Get a quick idea of the level of intensity. Training zones are calculated automatically and change according to your health data. Or you can create them manually.
Customize your workout
Adjust your activity and rest intervals according to your training style. Thanks to notifications, you will be clear about the pace, heart rate, cadence and performance. Give it a shape that will get you in shape.
Time and distance are on your side
You will immediately find out how you manage to fulfill the set goal. And thanks to dynamic pacing, you'll do better.
Make your own route. And then again and faster.
If you often run or ride your bike outdoors, you can set yourself a race against your last or best result. Continuous updates will make it easier for you.
With indicators of running technique, you will learn everything while running
Add step length, ground contact time, and vertical oscillation information to your exercise view. Have a better idea of the efficiency of your movement while running.
Introducing Running Performance
Running performance is an instant indicator of load to help you set a sustainable pace.
Swimming has improved by the whole pool
When swimming in the pool, the use of a swim board is now automatically detected. For each series, you can monitor the SWOLF indicator, according to which the efficiency of swimmers is often evaluated.
Medication
Record your medication right on your wrist
In the Medicines application1 you can discreetly and conveniently record the medicines, vitamins and dietary supplements you take. You will note it straight from the comments.
Sleep
Sleep phase. A bedtime story.
Find out how much time is spent in REM, core and deep sleep and when you may have woken up.
Watch how you sleep. Nightly.
You can look at metrics like heart rate and breathing rate in the sleep dashboards in the updated Health app on iPhone.2 And find out how it changes during the night.
dials
The new dials will break your daily stereotype
You can change the font of the numbers on the new Metropolitan dial. Playtime is the result of collaboration with artist Joi Fulton. And the redesigned Astronomy watch face makes full use of the larger display and shows what the cloud cover is like around the world.
They give you more of what they take
Even more watch faces support all sorts of complications. Just see what they show you.
Improvements to the face with portraits
You can now put a picture of your dog or cat on the Portraits watch face. And even change the color tone of the background of the photo in the editing mode.
Background colors from cyan to yellow
Now you can customize your watch face with a wide range of colors and transitions - according to your mood. It works on Modular - mini, Modular and Extra large watch faces.
History of atrial fibrillation
Time yourself for how long your heart shows signs of atrial fibrillation
If you have been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, turn on Atrial fibrillation history to get a rough idea of how often arrhythmias occur.3 This is important because of the potential risk of more serious complications.
Watch how your lifestyle affects atrial fibrillation
The Health app will help you identify factors such as sleep, exercise, or body weight that may affect the duration of atrial fibrillation. You can then easily share this information with your doctor. And you can also see when during the day or week fibrillation occurs most often.
Disclosure
Control your watch in a whole new way
Apple Watch mirroring helps people with physical or mobility disabilities to make full use of the watch's capabilities.4 Stream your Apple Watch to your iPhone, from which you can control it with accessibility features like Switch Control.
Productivity
Do Not Disturb Notifications
When you are actively using the watch, notifications come in the form of non-intrusive banners. And when you have your wrist down, it will appear across the screen.
We've played a little with your favorite apps in the Dock
Apps running in the background take priority in the Dock, so you can easily return to them right away.
A big day for the Calendar
Create new events directly from your Apple Watch and easily jump to a specific day or week.
