The WWDC 2022 could not miss the gap between the iOS 16, the expected Apple M2 and the ipadOS 16 pro watchOS 9, the next generation of the operating system that runs Apple’s smart watch. And although, after what is seen, it seems that the new biometric sensors (or at least the announced features do not use them) should not be expected in the next generation of Apple Watch, which will certainly see the light of day. next fall day there are very interesting news, as well as skipping some features, so far exclusively for watches, to the Health for iOS app.

The first thing we saw on watchOS 9 is, as expected, its most visual aspect, the new flavored balls for all tastes.

• Mole: an interesting proposal that represents the relationship between the Gregorian calendar and the lunar calendar.
• Playing time: interactive artwork signed by Joi.
• Fulton: a classic design that we can customize to our preferences by simply turning the Apple Watch crown.
• astronomy– This is not a new dial, but has been significantly redesigned for watchOS 9 and now includes a new star map and updated cloud information.

In addition, Apple has redesigned some existing balls in order to put more complications at the forefront (elements that we can add to the sphere to adapt it to the required information). This seems to me to be a success of watchOS 9, because due to their small size, they are sometimes a bit difficult to read, which takes away some of the usefulness of the element, which in itselfif this presupposes a great improvement over the standard spheres.

However, this was only a presentation of the watchOS 9 presentation and a small part of it compared to what followed, when we were able to learn from several people. everything that the new OS will bring us in terms of sports and healthwith the peculiarity that, despite the fact that iOS 16 has been introduced before, news about it and the Health application have also been announced.

The first thing we saw is atn A set of new metrics to use at startupand indicate the stride length, ground contact time, and vertical oscillation. This new data from watchOS 9 provides us with very valuable information, especially if we have to avoid excessive vertical loads, correct the step style or pulse level, etc.

Plus, every time we do sports watchOS 9 takes us and shows us more data both in relation to our biometric values ​​and the training itself: duration, resources, distances, etc. And a new feature that is very valuable in many cases is the function of cardiac training zones. Whether we intend to use our full potential safely or we do not have to be too forced for health reasons, we will be able to fine-tune the information about the zones as much as possible.

Another element that is incorporated into the sports watchOS 9 features is related to warm-up and rest times, and this is because with its arrival, we will be able to configure them so that Apple Watch sets the tone for our training. And in the end, we get more complete metrics that allow us to perform a detailed analysis of our performance and progress. Finally, for those who practice sports that combine several disciplines, such as triathlon, he will be able to distinguish each one and take metrics for it.

The second pillar of watchOS 9 is in the health section, which Apple has focused on for several generations of Watch and watchOS, and in the section, where we will find several new features. The first concerns the sleep measurement feature, namely he will now be able to find out what stage we are infactor very important in determining sleep quality.

Cardiovascular-related metrics also increase with watchOS 9, specifically in relation to the identification of atrial fibrillation. The watchOS electrocardiogram application can already detect it, and if this is confirmed, Apple Watch will constantly monitor the characters that identify it, lor it will allow detailed studies to be carried out and reports to be generatedwhich will be useful in identifying circumstances that may adversely affect this condition.

On the other hand, and as expected, new training and improvements for Apple Fitness + will also come from watchOS 9. Apple’s training service. However, The main innovation related to this service is that it will make the leap to iOS 16. And that’s because although the iPhone’s sensors can’t provide the same biometric information as the Apple Watch, Cupertino believes that the information provided by the smartphone is sufficient for us to train and measure our performance with features. services.

And personally, the last announced feature, which we also find in watchOS 9 and iOS 16, seems to me to be a great success. And that’s exactly what the Health app adds, both in watchOS 9 and iOS 16 a new feature that we can use to track drugs, supplements and vitamins that we must take with some periodicity. We will have a reminder with it and to avoid problems, the application will also inform us about the interactions and possible incompatibilities of the drugs we use.

More information: Apple