Rumors were right for the September 7 event, and Apple presented a new battery saving mode for the Apple Watch. This mode, quite similar to iOS Power Saving, is called Low power mode and aims to increase battery life in situations where we need to have the clock on longer. this new mode It will arrive with watchOS 9 and will require an Apple Watch Series 4 or later.
Low Power Mode in watchOS 9: Apple Watch Series 4 and later
Many times we have talked about the Apple Watch battery and the existence of a power reserve mode, a mode that activates automatically when the watch runs out of battery. When this mode is activated, the time can only be accessed very briefly. However, we lose control of the activity of the clock and we can’t use it.
That’s why since Cupertino they considered creating a new low power mode for watchOS 9,
Enjoy 18 hours of battery life and up to 36 hours with the new Low Power mode. You’ll appreciate it when you spend a lot of time away from the charger, such as on a transoceanic flight.
When Low Power Mode is enabled in watchOS 9, Apple Watch restricts some features such as always-on screen, automatic detection of workout starts, notifications of changes in heart rate and mobile data connection,
This allows the Apple Watch to save or conserve power for other more basic functions and to increase the watch’s battery life. As Apple commented, it reaches 36 hours on the Apple Watch Series 8.
Let’s remember that this low-power mode is coming to watchOS 9 for users with Apple Watch Series 4 or later. At first, it was thought that this would be an exclusive feature of the 8 series and the Ultra model. However, we have seen that Apple wants to bring the improved battery life to older watches.
