At WWDC 2020 Keynote, Apple also announced the latest version of smartwatch OS called WatchOS 7. It comes with sleep tracking and rebranded Activity app.
The most notable update is the addition of the rebranded Activity app. It is also one of the most requested features since Apple Watch was introduced. So, Apple Watch users can now track how much sleep they get and can see a visualization of their previous night’s sleep,. Apple says that users can also set a bedtime and wake-up alarm.
Sleep data is encrypted on device or in iCloud.
Apple has also added a new feature seeing the current pandemic situation. Apple Watch now gets a hand-washing detection system. This feature uses both motion and the audio from running water to know when you start using your hands and tells you how long to keep washing by giving you an audio and haptic notification.
The Health app on the iPhone will also show frequency and duration of the user’s hand washing.
The Workout app brings four exciting new workout types including Core Training, Dance, Functional Strength Training, and Cooldown.
Apple has also redesigned the Activity app on iPhone and now the company calls it Fitness. It provides all the data including Activity, Workouts, Awards, and Activity Trends on one tab, and Activity Sharing and Activity Competitions on another.
It is also getting cycling directions that make it easier to get directions on the wrist while biking.
