Everything you need to know about watchOS 11, which should make its debut at Apple’s WWDC 2024 this summer.
watchOS 11 is Apple’s upcoming operating system for Apple Watch models. After rebuilding the OS from the ground up with watchOS 10, the next version doesn’t look like it will add many new features. That said, here’s what we know about it so far.What will Apple call its next watchOS?
While it’s hard to predict what Apple will call its macOS updates, watchOS updates are typically pretty straightforward. If Apple follows the trend, the watchOS 10 successor will be called watchOS 11. Although 2024 marks the tenth anniversary of the Apple Watch, it seems Apple will focus on hardware changes rather than revamp its software once again. BGR has already shared a lot about the upcoming Apple Watch Series 10 model.
watchOS 11 features
Little is known about watchOS 11 features. Still, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman believes this will be “a fairly minor” update. After a big revamp last year, it makes sense why Apple isn’t planning any significant new software features for the Apple Watch in 2024, as the focus is on the hardware.
Still, these are some of the changes we could see in the new software:Workout revamp
If Apple follows the trend, the company might revamp one of its workouts. With watchOS 9, outdoor run metrics improved, and watchOS 10 also upgraded cycling and hiking workouts by adding more info and even supporting Live Activities on the iPhone.
It’s unclear which workout will be revamped in 2024, but it would be a welcome addition.Improved sleep tracking
Since watchOS 9, users have been able to track their sleep with an Apple Watch. While we expected significant changes in watchOS 10, they didn’t come. With watchOS 11, Apple might add more data – or at least insights – for sleep measurement.Activity Ring should be rebuilt
The Apple Watch Activity Rings can be toxic for some users.
