At Phones Canada, we are excited to share with you the latest updates from Apple’s WWDC event, where they previewed watchOS 11. This new operating system brings a host of new features for Apple Watch users that will enhance their overall experience and make staying healthy, active, and connected even easier. Let’s dive into some of the key features that were showcased:

• Activity Rings:

  • Pause your rings: Now, you can pause your Move, Exercise, and Stand rings for a day, week, or month while keeping your streak intact.
  • Customizable goals: Adjust your Activity ring goals based on the day of the week for personalized motivation.
  • Enhanced Summary tab: Customize the Fitness app on your iPhone to include new metrics for various activities like running, cycling, and swimming.

• Vitals:

  • Daily health status: View overnight health data in one place and establish typical ranges for each metric collected during sleep.
  • Health notifications: Receive alerts if multiple metrics are outside the typical range with context provided.

• Training Load:

  • Athlete support tool: Track how workout intensity affects your body over time and adjust workouts accordingly.
  • Effort tracking: Review effort metrics after cardio workouts based on factors like pace, elevation, and heart rate.

• Photos Face:

  • Curated images: The Photos face uses machine learning to select the best images from your collection.
  • Customization options: Choose specific themes like people or nature to display on your watch face.

• Cycle Tracking:

  • Pregnancy focus: Log pregnancy details in the Health app for gestational age tracking across health charts.
  • Privacy features: All health data stays encrypted on your device without being shared without permission.
• And much more!

With watchOS 11 set to launch this fall, it’s essential to note that it will require an iPhone Xs or later with iOS 18. Compatible Apple Watch models include Apple Watch SE (2nd generation) up to Apple Watch Ultra 2. If you have an older model like Series 4 or Series 5, now might be a good time to consider upgrading to enjoy all these exciting new features.

Stay tuned for more updates as we delve deeper into the world of telecommunications and technology at Phones Canada!