Apple announced the next OS for Apple Watch, "Watchos 8," in the video of "WWDC21" released on June 8 (Japan time).We plan to start officially providing this fall.
"Watchos 8" features a wallet app and home app.Users can add their home, office, and hotel keys to the wallet app and tap the Apple Watch to unlock.In the latter half of 2021, a driver's license or a state certificate will be added to the wallet app starting with the United States.
In addition, the home app is redesigned, providing more convenient access to accessories and scenes required at certain moments, and a function to control accessories for each room.Users with Homekit -compatible cameras can see the person in the door directly on his wrist.
The workout has newly added Tai Chi and Pilates.
In addition, as a new approach to mindfulness, the respiratory app has become a mindfulness app and strengthens breathing experience.A new session type reflection has been added, and by concentrating only for one minute, it can lead the user to a positive way of thinking.
In addition, in addition to indicators such as sleep time, heart rate, blood oxygen concentration, etc., it is possible to track a new sleep (respiratory rate per minute) during sleep.Users can get more detailed information about the overall health status.
In the dial, a new "portrait" dial is adopted, and the portrait photograph taken on the iPhone is made to live with an immersive multi -layer effect, and the face in the photo is recognized by intelligent and emphasizes the subject.It can be trimmed and displayed.The photo app has been renewed, changing it to a new method to display the collection and navigating it, the memories and attention photos can be synchronized with the Apple Watch, and the photos can be shared by message and email.
The compatible model of "Watchos 8" is applied to Apple Watch Series 3 or later.
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