Today Apple announced new updates to watchOS with watchOS 9 at WWDC. There are some new watch faces including Lunar, Playtime, Metropolitan, and Astronomy.
For users who like to run, new features will allow users to keep track of metrics like ground contact time. stride length, and vertical oscillation. Runners can also race against their previous routes and times and will receive alerts if they're ahead or behind their previous pace.
You can also get more insights on Sleep Tracking with Apple Watch like when you're in REM, Core, or Deep Sleep.
Apple Watch will also give users a history of their heart rhythm and those who are diagnosed with AFib. It will update users on signs of irregular heartbeat.
A new medications feature allows you to add medications and receive updates and reminders on when to take them and what not to do while you're on the medication. It will also let patients know if medications consumed together can cause any harmful affects to them.
Other updates to watchOS 9 include updates to notifications, Quick Actions, QWERTY keyboard in other languages, updates to health.
watchOS 9 will be available as a developer beta today, public beta will come in July, and it will be available in the Fall with Apple Watch Series 4 and up.
