Improved App Designs
Several key Apple Watch apps received attention in the watchOS 10 update.
Other apps, like Music and Fitness, received more minor updates.
Some apps also benefit from a full-screen view, improved animations, and other tweaks.
App placement was also adjusted to make finding what you’re looking for easier in a well-organized layout.
In addition to the new layout, watchOS 10 also brings a new organization option in folders.
If you don’t see a widget you want, it’s possible for you to manually add it.
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Control Center and App Manager Tweaks
The primary change here is the behavior of the side button.
This gives quick and easy access to connectivity options, notification options, battery life, and more.
it’s possible for you to double-press the digital crown to pop launch the app manager instead.
That used to bring up the recent apps, but it now provides easy access to all your apps.
The options in State of Mind areLog how youre feeling right nowandLog how youve felt overall today.
The app may ask you a few optional questions when you log your emotions.
This feature is also available in iOS 17 as part of the Health app.
These two features help you find a cellular signal when you are out of range.
Last Emergency Call Waypoint is similar but guides you back to the previously known mobile connection for emergency calls.
The compass app also received a topographic map, but just for users in the United States.
This map shows elevation information and points of interest, so you may find it helpful when hiking.
Updated Medication App
The medication app received a tweak to make it a little more useful.
This app is now capable of sending follow-up reminders to take vital medications.
The update lets your watch track your workout automatically as soon as you start cycling.
That means app developers can capture more precise motion tracking and provide more accurate analysis.
Which Versions of Apple Watch Get watchOS 10?
The feature is off by default until you are 55 years old or older.
The feature is available on the following Apple Watches: SE, Series 4 and newer.
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