Apple Watch 8 and Ultra will still get more watchOS 9 features

Apple doesn’t usually launch everything at once in the first versions of new operating systems, which are also equipped with the latest devices. Gradually, the company will provide additional options in addition to those included in the initial package. The same is happening with the latest Apple Watch Ultra and Seres 8.

As far as we know, the Cupertino-based company promises that these devices via WatchOS 9 will still get trace detection, international roaming, and some other good tools.

Apple introduced several innovations this fall, from the Apple Watch Ultra to watchOS 9. However, the Cupertino-based company still has a few tricks up its sleeve when it comes to new Apple Watch features.

So what else is left to bring to Apple smartwatches?

Apple Watch Tracking Detection

At a presentation in September last year, in describing the new features of the Apple Watch Ultra, Apple said that a new feature called Track Detection would be launched by the end of this year.

This new feature will be included in the Workouts app and has the ability to automatically detect when the user arrives at the place where they usually run. At this point, the watch asks the athlete which lane they use to get the most accurate readings.

The Workout app detects when you've reached a track and uses Apple Maps and GPS data to provide the most accurate pace, distance, and route map.

Apple explained.

Create routes

According we don't see any publicity from Apple, this feature is designed to help athletes train for running or cycling outdoors on the same route. The running route is a new feature coming to the Workout app with the watchOS 9 update.

Break records. Running outdoors or cycling on the same route, you can try to beat your last time or beat a personal best. Get real-time updates on the best pace to achieve this goal.

Contact Apple.

Basically and as shown in keynote address September, the watch displays the current route and places it next to the previously traveled route. Thus, the athlete can use this information to improve their timing and performance.

international roaming

Labeled "coming soon" on the Apple Watch Series 8 product page, international roaming is a new cellular feature for both Series 8 and Ultra.

With international roaming, call, text, stream music and get emergency assistance in many places your travels will take you.

Relates to the company.

This feature may not be available to national carriers after Apple launches in the US. However, as before, gradually all countries receive news and make it available.

HomeKit

The watchOS 9 and Family Setup update will bring more HomeKit experiences for Apple Watch customized for kids.

Your children can be invited to the Home app as members and can control HomePod speakers and smart home accessories like thermostats and lights. A future update will also allow parents to "add house keys, hotel keys and more to a wallet" for kids via Family Setup.

Apple explained.

This feature is very interesting. at a time when many devices are already controlled by the smartphone and Apple Watch. A father, for example, gives a "house key" to his son, who uses it with his Apple Watch's NFC technology.

Oceanic+

Apple Watch Ultra users can now use the Depth app from Apple to record depth and measure water temperature. However, if the idea is to have a dive computer, you will have to use a third party dive app called Oceanic+.

It's not out yet, but it will be soon. according to the site.

Instead of building its own dive app, Apple is relying on the experts at Oceanic to turn the Ultra into just such a dive computer. Apple Watch Ultra is suitable for recreational diving up to 40 meters.

The Oceanic+ iPhone app goes beyond simply calculating depth and weather by integrating local conditions like tides, water temperature, and even community input like visibility and currents. Or just use the watch to plan your dive quickly and easily. All the safety alerts you would expect from a dive computer are built into Oceanic+, from decompression limits to excessive ascent rates and safety stops.

Oceanic says "depth monitoring (including depth alerts), GPS tracking, logbook (up to 12 dives), snorkeling and more" will be available for free.

However, according to Oceanic, a subscription is required for "more advanced dive options such as no decompression limits." You prices range from $5 a day to $130 a year.🇧🇷 Oceanic+ will not launch with support free dive (freediving), but the company says it will come in a future update.