On Tuesday, Apple not only released the first version of iOS 10, but also launched the newest OS for Apple Watch and Apple TV.
The watchOS3, released on Sept 13, introduces new apps, new watch faces, and performance improvements (file photo)
The watchOS 3 comes with a dedicated Breathe app, new watch faces, instant-open apps and a new Control Center. Users will find a new Dock to access recently used apps or save apps frequently used.
A new Control Center with more information is available, besides improved naviation and battery life enhancements. And swiping from the bottom of the watch face reveals Control Center for your most used settings.
Towards what is new, we have the Breathe app for Apple Watch users to engage in daily breathing excercises. There is Activity Sharing for users to share their workout and activity information with friends. The settings page of the app allows to customise workouts and activities. Apple has added a new wheelchair setting that changes how the watch tracks activity.
The watchOS 3 also makes it easier to switch between watch faces with a swipe. There are three new watch faces – Minnie Mouse, Activity, and Numerals. There is also a Face Gallery where users can customize watch faces with colors and complications.
Additionally, use the Home app to manage all HomeKit-enabled devices from your watch; set SOS to quickly send a message to alert your emergency contacts for help; and securely pay within apps using Apple Pay. All this and much more is possible with the watchOS 3.
And writing messages has become more fun, thanks to Scribble. On the Mail, Messages or Facebook Messenger, you will find the Scribble button to scribble letters on the display and let Apple Watch turn it into text. If not comfortable with Scribble, you can use the Tapback reply to quickly respond to a message.
In addition to watchOS 3, Apple also released the tvOS 10 for the fourth generation Apple TV, and iOS 10 for iPhone and iPad users.