Subj : I'm convinced watchOS 11 is hinting at an Apple Watch 10 with bet To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Sat Jun 15 2024 08:15:05 I'm convinced watchOS 11 is hinting at an Apple Watch 10 with better battery life Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2024 07:00:49 +0000 Description: This hidden gem of a watchOS 11 feature might just make the Apple Watch 10 a top-tier sleep tracker. FULL STORY ====================================================================== In the midst of features such as Apple Intelligence, the big Siri/ChatGPT update, the iPad Calculator app and spacial photos on visionOS 2, watchOS 11 was a little bit lost in the noise of WWDC 2024 . The update to the operating systems for the best Apple Watches brought a number of exciting new features, such as an improved widget stack, live activities, new GPS workout profiles, AI-assistant photo collections for your watch face, improved womens health tracking and a new Vitals app. Some good features, but it wasnt as big a change as we saw last year, and it was jostling for space with showstoppers like the examples listed above. Consequently, watchOS 11 has been somewhat forgotten about by most pundits, who are focusing on Apple Intelligence and other AI features, and what they could mean for Apple going forward. However, I think theres a little bit more to watchOS 11 than meets the eye. This year, watchOSs biggest changes are all about the Apple Watchs capabilities to monitor more holistic health, rather than workouts and adventurous fitness-related pursuits. The Vitals app designed to monitor sleep, skin temperature, and recovery along with the Sleep app's automatic sleep tracking functionality, are two such examples. This is in line with all the best fitness trackers right now : last years Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 had a big sleep emphasis, and the best smart rings tiny fitness trackers that passively, invisibly monitor heart rate, blood oxygen, stress and sleep quality are all the rage right now. Fitness is out (or at least, as out as fitness can be) and wellness is in. Its unsurprising Apple is following suit, but theres a big barrier in the way of Apple rubbing shoulders with some of the other best sleep trackers on shelves right now: that damn battery life. (Image credit: Future) At the time of writing, Apple Watches are listed by Apple as lasting for 18 hours, less than a day. While, as a rule, this statistic tends to be very conservative, if youre using some battery-draining features such as GPS workouts for runs, cycles, walks, or swims, youre likely to get less than a days use out of a standard Apple Watch. The Apple Watch Ultra and Apple Watch Ultra 2 get more at 36 hours, but theyre much more expensive than the more basic models. Despite the fact that Apple Watches charge very quickly, many people arent in the habit of wearing their watches overnight. Theyll end up charging them twice: once before bed, once in the morning - and, in my experience, the watch is usually left off the wrist at night, often on a wireless charger. The emphasis on sleep features this year could mean that Apple is set to debut an Apple Watch 10 with better battery life, a highly requested feature from almost every Apple Watch user out there. I would love to see the inner workings of exactly how many people use Apples sleep tracking features Im willing to bet cash that its not that many but I believe a revamp of the Watchs sleep tracking capabilities signals intent to create a device that isnt designed to be taken off for a long period of time. It would be fantastic if Apple is able to incorporate the Apple Watch Ultra 2s 36-hour battery life into the base Apple Watch 10 . The standard Samsung Galaxy Watch 6s battery life tops out at 40 hours, and I'd love it if Apple followed suit and made another, cheaper watch that could go the distance, lasting you through the night and into the following day. You might also like... Samsung Galaxy Watch FE revealed, and it's Samsung's answer to the Apple Watch SE How to download the watchOS 11 beta to your Apple Watch The best Apple Watch bands 2024: Top straps for every Watch model and size ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/im-convinced-watchos-11- is-hinting-at-an-apple-watch-10-with-better-battery-life --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .