If you're anything like us, your Apple Watch is practically attached to your wrist, keeping you stylish, on time, and just a little obsessed with fitness. Well, guess what? Apple has just dropped WatchOS 11, and it’s packed with all the juicy updates that’ll make your watch smarter, sleeker, and even more... you.
Ready for the 411? This is what we know.
Watch Faces: Styled Your Way
We know you love a good glow-up, and now you can customise more than just your Apple Watch Bands. Get ready to change your Apple Watch into a mini gallery of your fav pics!
The Photos Face is powered by Machine Learning, meaning it'll pick the best photos from your library and slap 'em on your wrist. You can filter your favourites or create a collection for your watch to filter through. You'll also be able now to customise the size of the time and font; get creative with it!
Health: Glow Inside and Out
With the new Vitals app in WatchOS 11, your watch is stepping up its game to give you an even deeper look at your health.
The Vitals app now lets you track key health metrics measured while you sleep—heart rate, respiratory rate, wrist temperature, sleep duration, and blood oxygen levels—all in one place.
The Vitals app doesn’t just track these metrics. It analyses them. If two or more of your metrics fall outside your normal range, your watch will send you a notification with a daily report, giving you insights into what could be causing the changes. Whether it’s alcohol consumption, illness, or even elevation changes, your watch will keep you in the know, so you can take action if needed.
Fitness: You, But Even Fitter
Let’s be real, you’ve been hitting your fitness goals (or at least pretending to), and WatchOS 11 is here to make it even easier. Whether you're Pilates-ing, cycling, or just... well, dancing through life, WatchOS 11 has something for every workout.
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Custom workouts: You can see what's coming next and what's remaining in your current interval on any custom workout you create.
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Sleep Insights: For when you’re done sweating it out and need to know how well you’re actually resting. Because beauty sleep? Totally essential.
But here’s the best part—pause the workout rings when you need a break.
You read that right. You can now pause those bad boys for a day, a week, or even a month. You get to keep your streak without the guilt trip. And if you're feeling a bit more motivated, you can adjust your ring goals daily—sometimes 10 metres feels like a marathon, and other days you're like, "I could totally run a 5k... sure"
Translate: Break the Language Barrier
Whether you're ordering coffee in Paris or asking for directions in Tokyo, the Translate app makes travel and communication smoother than ever. With support for 20 languages, add a pocket translator to the list of things the Apple Watch is capable of.
For an extra touch of convenience, you can add the Translate app to your Smart Stack, making it easy to access whenever you need it. And, if you’re travelling to a place where a different language is spoken, your Apple Watch will even automatically add the Translate widget, so it's there when you need it most.
Double Tap: Tap, Tap, Thank you!
Picture this: you’re about to pick up your phone to answer a call, but your hands are messy—maybe you’re juggling a coffee cup or holding onto your morning smoothie.
Enter: the Double Tap feature (thank you, WatchOS 11!) which is available on the Series 9, 10, and Ultra 2.
Now, instead of reaching for the screen or using Siri, you simply tap your index finger and thumb together—yes, just like that! It’s like magic. The Double Tap lets you easily answer calls, stop alarms, or pause music, all without ever having to touch the screen!
If you love your Apple Watch and want to take it to the next level, then WatchOS 11 is a no-brainer. It’s smarter, sleeker, and more you than ever before. Whether you’re tracking your health, keeping your life organised, or just vibing with all those new watch faces, there’s a little something for everyone.
The WatchOS 11 is available for the following Apple Watch Series:
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Apple Watch Series 10
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Apple Watch Series 6
