José Adorno
watchOS 9 was previewed during the WWDC 2022 keynote. While this will be the
operating system for the future Apple Watch Series 8, rumors also believe
Apple is readying a second-generation Apple Watch SE and a new extreme
sports Apple Watch model. With what Apple previewed and what I could test
so far I do think the company is teasing the extreme sports Watch with
watchOS 9.
Connect the Wattss Colin Jenkins wrote about the best fitness features
coming to the Apple Watch with watchOS 9, and its a great starting point on
the hints Apple could be giving us regarding this extreme sports Apple
Watch.
If you dont recall, Bloomberg has been reporting since 2021 that an extreme
sports Apple Watch model has been under consideration. Mark Gurman said that
of the records, Apple describes this model as an explorer or adventurer
edition.
Apple is considering to expand its lineup of Apple Watch models, with a
new model that would be focused on athletes and extreme climbers and hikers.
As reported by Bloomberg, the casing of this watch would feature a rugged
design with impact shock resistance and protective exterior, similar to a
Casio G-Shock watch.
In addition, Patently Apple discovered a patent application from Apple that
offers sports-level waterproofing. It describes a more effective way to
detect water ingress and to take action to protect the Watch. As the
publication suggests, this could potentially mean Apple is targeting a
sports-focused waterproofing scale measured in atmospheres or ATM with:
5 ATM: Pool diving
10 ATM: Surfing, snorkeling, rafting, and other surface-based activities
20 ATM: Sports scuba diving
Months after I started using Gentler Streak, I decided to give watchOS 9 new
Workouts app a try, and I was really surprised about how much data I was
able to take a glance at while doing my running exercise. With new Workout
Views, I just need to turn the Digital Crown for new views of metrics like:
Activity rings
Heart Rate Zones
Power
Elevation
In addition, watchOS 9 lets me customize my workout by tailoring work and
recovery intervals to suit my training style. I can receive alerts for pace,
heart rate, cadence, and power. With instant feedback, I know if Im on pace
to meet my goal. Thanks to dynamic pacing, it helps me know whether I need
to push a bit more.
With watchOS 9, I can now race a route. Whether on an outdoor run or cycling
workout, I can choose to race against my last or best result and receive
in-the-moment updates. With the new Running Form Metrics, I can add Stride
Length, Ground Contact Time, and Vertical Oscillations to my Workout Views
to understand how efficient my run is.
If thats not enough hints, Apple is also adding a multisport feature by
automatically transitioning between swim, bike, and run exercises.
Wrap-up
Although little is known about this upcoming extreme sports Apple Watch
model except for the rugged finish, it feels as if Apple is preparing
watchOS 9 to improve how people exercise daily while also bringing even more
possibilities for those who like/need to push even further.
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