THE NEW WATCHOS 7 will put you to sleep. Not because it’s boring. Far from it. The new OS introduces something that many Apple Watch users have been wanting for a long time: native sleep tracking. And in typical Apple style, there’s more to the sleep tracker than just sleep tracking. As we’ll discover, it’s part of a whole bedtime production that’s designed to help you relax and sleep soundly.
That’s not all watchOS 7 has to offer, though. The improvements to Siri are spectacular, and the way Siri Shortcuts work opens up all kinds of exciting personalization possibilities. There are new features in Maps for cyclists, (although some countries may have to wait a while to get them). There are new faces, new ways to get them, and new complications to use with them. And as we’re sure you’ve seen, there’s a new handwashing sensor that can help you scrub long enough to kill coronavirus.
We’ve certainly come a long way since the first Apple Watch, which to an extent felt like something from a Douglas Adams book. It was the answer to something, that was clear, but nobody — including Apple — seemed entirely sure about what that something was.
Now we do. It’s a truly personal computer, a do–anything device that can track your fitness and keep an eye on your health, control your smart home, get you from A to B, translate between languages, and do all kinds of amazing things. And with watchOS 7 it’s the most flexible and customizable Apple Watch the world has ever seen. Let’s find out what it can do for you.
watchOS 7 won’t work with… Watch Series 2, Watch Series 1
watchOS 7 works with… Watch Series 6, Watch SE, Watch Series 5 Watch Series 4, Watch Series 3
This story is from the January 2021 edition of Mac Life.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the January 2021 edition of Mac Life.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
67 Amazing iPhone Secrets
Are you getting the most from your iPhone? Let's take a look at some great advanced tips and tricks
Using DockKit-compatible stands for iPhone videos
Apple's new API can control motorized tripods and stands for subject tracking
MacBook Air 15-inch (2024)
No quantum leap, but M3 chip is a neat upgrade
LaCie Rugged Mini SSD
Durable external SSD storage
STM BagPack
The backpack that packs back
Satechi SM1 Slim keyboard
Lacking customization, but a class act nonetheless
Screens 5: VNC Remote Desktop
Screen sharing, remote control
Soundcore Space One
Good sound and noise cancellation at a great price
Mobile Pixels Geminos
Can this dual—screen display offer double the fun?
Keep your old Mac running
Do you have a legacy Mac that’s no longer updated? Don't throw it away there's plenty you can still do with it