The best watchOS6 features you should try on Apple Watch
Like iOS on the iPhone, Apple updates the Apple Watch software every year around September. Currently, the latest version is watchOS 6, which offers many new and improved features. Let's take a look at the best Apple Watch features.
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How to update Apple Watch
To update watchOS on Apple Watch, refer to the article How to update Apple Watch to watchOS 6 for how to do it.
The best new feature of watchOS 6
Let's take a look at what the latest version of watchOS offers.
Say hello to the App Store on Apple Watch
The biggest new addition in watchOS 6 is the App Store directly on Apple Watch. Now you don't need to access the Watch app on iPhone to download apps anymore.
Visit the App Store tab on the watch to start downloading. Although only on the small screen, but this experience is still fully featured. At the top, select Search to find specific apps using voice or Scribble . Additionally, you can also search for apps using Siri.
Like the App Store on iPhone or iPad, there are many apps that are supervised by Apple experts. Tap on an app to read more information, see screenshots and even read reviews.
Currently, there are many applications that can run independently of the iPhone. This means you can download apps from the App Store on your watch without downloading the iPhone version.
Currently, Apple has Calculator, Audiobooks and Voice Memos on the watch.
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Many watch faces to customize Apple Watch
One of the common features of Apple Watch is that there are many different watch faces for users to customize the screen. watchOS 6 does not disappoint you by adding 7 new face options to all watches.
Meridian, California and Gradient are similar options with different levels. Numerals Duo is a simple digital option, while Numerals Mono displays analog clocks with electronic time.
Modular Compact displays time on the analog side, along with three other variants. The most eye-catching new face is definitely the Solar Dial. The main feature is a round 24-hour dial that tracks the sun. Blue tones will vary according to the sun's effect on the color of the sky.
This watch face shows you electronic time and analog time. It also has four other variants.
Hearing health
The software also introduces new health monitoring features. Thanks to the new Noise app, the watch constantly monitors the level of decibels around you every day. If the noise increases to the level that affects the sensory, the application will provide a notice for you to leave that place and find a quieter place.
You can view real-time noise level. In addition, users can view noise levels right on the watch.
Women can use the new Cycle Tracking to record information about the menstrual cycle, predict the next cycle. Information from both Noise and Cycle Tracking apps will be available in the Health iOS 13 app.
Data from the Apple Watch is an important part of Trends in the Health iPhone app. Trends compares the last 90 days of activity with the previous year and if something is detected it will provide advice for improvement.
Better Siri test
Siri on Apple Watch is being improved for a better experience. Like on an iPhone or iPad, this virtual identifier can detect music using Shazam. Just ask 'What song is this?' (what song is this?). Users can also ask Siri to search for topics and view results.
Now you know what the latest updates to Apple Watch bring. Be sure to make good use of these features to get the most out of your wrist.
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