Every June, Apple takes advantage of the fact that the annual WWDC brings together hundreds of developers from all over the world to present the novelties that will soon arrive in its operating systems. But this is not only of interest to professionals, but also to those who own one of their products.
This is the case of watchOS, the operating system of the Apple Watch, which is already in its eighth version. Now we are already thinking about the ninth, which should bring interesting news for the smart watch from Apple. Little is known about their composition, but it could improve some functions that it already offers.
Keep reading to find out everything we know so far about watchOS 9.
When will watchOS 9 be released?
- Prediction: watchOS 9 unveiled on June 6, 2022 during WWDC and released in September 2022
We predicted that the watchOS 9 will be presented during the opening speech opening ceremony of WWDC 2022, which will be held next Monday, June 6. This is based on what has happened in recent years, since the first day of the conference is usually used to present what is new in operating systems.
Now, despite the fact that watchOS 9 will be introduced that day (along with iOS 16, iPadOS 16, tvOS 16, and macOS 13), it won’t be until later that we can start using it. It will be then that Apple will launch the new generation of smart watchesthe Apple Watch Series 8 and possibly the Apple Watch SE 2.
We think it will be September 2022Well, that has been the case for the past few years. It will be then when the official version arrives, although developers and the most curious will have been able to test the developer beta and the public beta respectively months before, already in June or July.
Which Apple Watches will be compatible with watchOS 9?
- Prediction: Apple Watch Series 4 or later
Nothing is certain for now and it’s just our prediction, but if we had to bet something, it would be the Apple Watch which will surely be able to install watchOS 9 once the latest version of the Software:
- Apple Watch Series 4
- Apple Watch Series 5
- Apple Watch Series 6
- Apple WatchSE
- Apple Watch Series 7
- 2022 models
There are rumors that Apple will soon discontinue the Apple Watch Series 3 and this will cause updates to this 2017 model to stop by Software. It may well be that the company makes it compatible with watchOS 9, but if so, that would be the last version to be.
We will have to wait to see if Apple decides to make watchOS 9 compatible with all models compatible with watchOS 8 or if some will be left behind.
What new features will watchOS 9 bring to the Apple Watch?
How could it be otherwise, most of the rumors about the news that the next watchOS update will bring us come to us from Mark Gurman, one of the main leakers of Apple and journalist of Bloomberg.
New low power mode
Battery is one of the biggest concerns for Apple Watch users and it would surely help a lot if the smart watch had a low power mode that worked great. This 2022 could be the year.
Rumors point to a new mode that would allow users to use various apps and functions equally without negatively affecting battery life.
More health and fitness features
Mark Gurman also believes that the Software Apple Watch will include new workouts, as well as the ability to track more metrics during exercise.
Other new health features would include a more comprehensive sleep tracking mode, as well as more female health features. watchOS 9 may introduce a medication reminder feature for the first time.
car accident detection
A few years ago, Apple introduced the ability for your Apple Watch to detect when you’ve fallen. Now, and according to The Wall Street Journal
new spheres
It’s always a good time to introduce new watch faces, whether it’s to celebrate Pride Month, Black History Month, or any other occasion. It looks like WWDC 2022 will be another one of those occasions to put more covers on the Apple Watch.
According to Bloombergit would be a renewal of the spheres already included from the factory, which would make a lot of sense given that Apple has not touched some of the older versions for a long time.
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