Discussion Apple watchOS 8

[Siva]

Apple watchOS 8 was officially announced at WWDC 2021.

Breathe app is now called Mindfulness
Watch faces can now include portrait mode photos
Share photos from the watch via messages and mail
Multiple timers
Always on for more apps like Music

 

[rohitvatsa]

Any idea when Apple Watch Series 7 will be launched?

 

[Siva]

watchOS 8 is rolling out now.

 

[Bapun]

Apple released watchOS 8.0.1, a minor update to the watchOS 8 operating system that was first released in September.

Changelog:

- Software update progress may not be displayed accurately for some Apple Watch Series 3 users
- Accessibility settings may not have been available for some Apple Watch Series 3 users

Apple Releases watchOS 8.0.1 With Fixes for Apple Watch Series 3 Bugs - MacRumors

www.macrumors.com

 

[Bapun]

Apple released watchOS 8.1

watchOS 8.1 includes the following improvements and bug fixes for your Apple Watch:

- Enhanced algorithms to detect falls during workouts and option to enable fall detection during workouts only (Apple Watch Series 4 and later)
- COVID-19 vaccination card support allows you to present verifiable vaccination information from Apple Wallet
- Fitness+ supports SharePlay to allow subscribers to invite up to 32 people to workout together through a FaceTime call using iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV
- Always On may not display the time accurately for some users when their wrist is down (Apple Watch Series 5 and later)

Apple Releases watchOS 8.1 With SharePlay Fitness+ Group Workouts, Fall Detection Enhancements and More - MacRumors

www.macrumors.com

 

[Siva]