We recently heard about the new watchOS 7 beta 7 for developers, and now Apple has released a new beta to its public beta testers, the watchOS 7 Public Beta 4.
This new Public Beta of Apple’s watchOS 7 lands just over a week after the previous beta and it brings a range of new features to the Apple Watch.
New Features in watchOS 7
Apple’s watchOS 7 adds a new Sleep Tracking feature to the Apple Watch, which is a feature users have been wanting on the device for a long time. This feature allows users to monitor their sleep patterns, providing insights into their sleep quality and duration. The Sleep Tracking feature integrates seamlessly with the Health app on the iPhone, offering a comprehensive view of your sleep data.
In addition to Sleep Tracking, watchOS 7 introduces new watch faces, including a new Chronograph Pro face that features a tachymeter to calculate speed based on time traveled over a fixed distance. There are also new complications for native apps like Camera Remote and Sleep, allowing for more customization and functionality directly from the watch face.
Another significant addition is the new handwashing detection feature. Given the current global health situation, this feature is particularly relevant. The Apple Watch can now automatically detect when you start washing your hands and provide a 20-second countdown timer to ensure you wash your hands for the recommended duration.
Enhanced Health and Fitness Tracking
watchOS 7 also brings enhancements to the Activity app, which has been renamed to Fitness. The app now includes new workout types such as Dance, Functional Strength Training, Core Training, and Cooldown. These new workout types are designed to provide more accurate tracking for a wider variety of physical activities.
The new Fitness app on the iPhone provides a more detailed summary of your daily activity, workouts, and trends over time. This makes it easier for users to track their progress and stay motivated.
In addition to these features, watchOS 7 includes improvements to Siri, making it faster and more capable. Siri can now translate multiple languages directly from the wrist, and the new Shortcuts app on the Apple Watch allows users to run shortcuts they’ve created on their iPhone.
To try out this new Public Beta, you will need to be a member of Apple’s Public Beta Testing program. This program allows users to test pre-release software and provide feedback to help Apple improve the software before its official release. You can find out more information about that over at Apple’s website.
Source MacRumors
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