The most important innovations at a glance › iphone-ticker.de

Apple has released watchOS 11, the major fall update for the Apple Watch. The new operating system brings a variety of new features that focus on health, personalization and user-friendliness.

Customizable activity rings

One of the new features that a significant number of users of the computer watch have been waiting for concerns the activity rings. Users can now individually adjust the daily goal of the rings for “move”, “exercise” and “stand” for each day of the week. It is also possible to pause the rings for a certain period of time without interrupting the series on completed days. Practical for deliberate rest days, periods of illness and appointments that simply cannot be missed.

Advanced fitness and health features

A key aspect of watchOS 11 is improved monitoring of vital signs, especially during sleep. The Vital Signs app tracks health data such as breathing rate and shows deviations from the normal range. This information could help identify potential health problems. The app also provides notifications when certain vital signs are outside the norm for several days.

Training load and evaluation

Another highlight is the introduction of the “training load” tool. This feature measures how much the intensity of workouts affects the body. Based on the last seven days, a recommendation is then made as to whether training should be adjusted. This value could be particularly useful for athletes who are training towards specific goals.

Photos dial

watchOS 11 also offers a revised Photos watch face function. Apple offers to use AI algorithms to automatically comb through the Apple Watch's photo library for the best shots. Users can filter this selection according to personal preferences, for example by subject such as pets or nature. In addition, it is now possible to customize the display of font size, time format and colors on the watch face.

Smart Stacks and Widgets

The widgets function has also been expanded. With the “Smart Stack”, relevant information appears automatically at the right time or in a specific location. This includes weather warnings or sports results. Users can also access certain applications live without opening the app directly.

Guided journeys and safety features

A new safety feature is the “tracking feature”. This feature allows users to send a message to friends or family who will be informed when the specified goal has been reached. This feature could be particularly useful for runs or walks in the dark.

From Series 6

In addition to the major innovations, watchOS 11 offers smaller updates such as improved GPS positioning during training and the ability to add automatic intervals to pool swimming. The translation app has also been revised and now supports 20 languages ​​that can be stored locally on the Apple Watch.

WatchOS 11 is compatible with all Apple Watch models from Series 6 onwards and requires at least an iPhone Xs or newer with iOS 18 to install.