watchOS

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watchOS
Apple watchOS wordmark 2017.svg
Apple Watch UI.png
Example watch face in watchOS
developer Apple
License (s) proprietary
First publ. April 24, 2015
Current  version 6.2.8 of July 15, 2020
(48 days ago)
Basic system Darwin
Kernel XNU
ancestry Unix → BSD
↳ NeXTStep / OPENSTEP
↳ Rhapsody
↳ macOS
↳ iOS
↳ Watch OS (only 1.x)
↳  watchOS (from 2.0)
Architecture (s) POOR
Languages) C , C ++ , Objective-C , Swift
apple.com/de/watchos/

watchOS is the operating system of Apple Watch , developed by Apple Inc. It is based on the operating system iOS and shares with this diverse functions. It was unveiled on April 24, 2015 along with the Apple Watch, the only device that supports watchOS. The associated API is called WatchKit .

history

The first version of the "Watch OS" operating system was presented on April 24, 2015 together with the Apple Watch.

The second version, watchOS 2, enables third-party providers to develop native apps for the Apple Watch app store and contained various other improvements. This version was presented to the public in June 2015 at WWDC 2015 and published on September 21, 2015.

The third version, watchOS 3, was presented to the public at WWDC 2016 in June 2016 and was released on September 13, 2016. WatchOS 3 is designed to further improve performance and adds new watch faces and preinstalled applications, such as reminders, breathing and home .

The fourth version, watchOS 4, was presented at WWDC 2017 in June 2017 and released in September 2017. WatchOS 4 includes new functions, such as a new Siri watch face and health improvements. WatchOS 4 was the final version for the first generation Apple Watch.

With watchOS 5, presented at WWDC 2018, published on September 17, 2018, numerous new functions (e.g. walkie talkie, extended activity functions, improved Siri, revised notifications) were introduced. New watch faces have also been introduced, some of which were developed exclusively for the larger display of the Apple Watch Series 4 and can only be selected on this model.

WatchOS 6 was shown for the first time at WWDC 2019. It offers new clock faces as well as new possibilities to evaluate your own activities. The App Store can now be operated directly on the watch and there are new standard apps such as: B. a calculator and an app for audio books. With a new widget it is now also possible to test how loud an environment is (in decibels ).

The latest version, watchOS 7, was released on June 22nd at WWDC 2020. first announced. Users now have the option of choosing from other workouts, such as the dance workout. Furthermore, starting with this version, users can now have their sleep tracked.

user interface

The start screen (also referred to as "carousel") consists of round application icons that can be zoomed in and out using a digital crown . The applications are started by touching the screen. Many of the apps are smaller, simplified versions of their iOS counterparts.

Checks provide quick access to a summary of the most popular apps that can be used on Apple Watch. The checks view is opened with a swiping gesture upwards from the watch face view. With watchOS 3, checks are replaced by a so-called dock, via which frequently used apps can be called up using the button on the side. If you now swipe from the bottom up, the control center appears.

With the help of the Force Touch screen, the watch can display various actions and options, depending on whether the user is just tapping the screen or pressing harder.

Versions

Watch OS 1.x

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version Publication date Important changes
Older version; no longer supported: 1.0.x April 24, 2015
  • First release on Apple Watch
  • Nine watch faces
  • 20 Preinstalled Apps
  • Supports displaying new emoji characters
  • Notification improvements
  • Improved performance
  • 26 security holes fixed
  • Latest version: 1.0.1 (May 19, 2015)

watchOS 2.x

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version Publication date Important changes
Older version; no longer supported: 2.0.x September 21, 2015
  • Bedside mode
  • New watch faces and timing functions:
    • New 24-hour time-lapse videos
    • Time travel feature
    • Support photo gallery including live photos
    • Third party extensions
  • Siri : Special workout, support for FaceTime audio calls and HomeKit, public transport directions, opening Glances, looking up words, calculating tips
  • Activities and workout: support for third-party apps, goals can be shared on iPhone, interactive achievements, weekly summary, mute activity notifications for a day, automatic workout storage
  • Apple Pay and Apple Wallet : Support for Discover cards, discount and customer cards, entry tickets from third-party apps can be added directly via the Apple Watch Wallet, Wallet app replaces Passbook, support Great Britain
  • New functions for friends and digital touch
  • Maps : Public transport view shows stations, lines and regional connections in larger cities, look at the arrival board of stations
  • Music : New Beats 1 and Quick Play button
  • New developer opportunities, including a .: Native SDK, access to device hardware and sensors (heart rate monitor, accelerometer, microphone, loudspeaker, microphone, loudspeaker, Taptic Engine, digital crown)
  • Language support expanded
  • New emojis
  • Other bug fixes and improvements
  • A total of 50 security holes closed
  • Latest version: 2.0.1 (October 21, 2015)
Older version; no longer supported: 2.1 December 8, 2015
  • Additional system languages
  • Added support for right-to-left user interface
  • Added the ability to switch between Latin numerals and Hindi numerals for Arabic
  • Adds a new complication for Islamic and Hebrew calendars
  • Additional languages ​​for Siri and dictation support for additional languages
  • Other bug fixes and improvements
  • 30 security holes closed
Older version; no longer supported: 2.2.x March 21, 2016
  • Adds the ability to pair multiple Apple Watches with one iPhone
  • Adds “Nearby” to maps, which can be used to show certain shops or places nearby
  • Extension of system languages ​​and dictations
  • New Siri language support
  • The frequency of background heart rate measurements increases
  • General improvements in performance and stability
  • A total of 89 security holes closed
  • Latest version: 2.2.2 (July 18, 2016)

watchOS 3.x

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version Publication date Important changes
Older version; no longer supported: 3.0 13th September 2016
  • Performance and navigation improvements
  • Support for a new control center
  • New watch faces
  • New functions for activity and workouts: sharing of activities via iMessage or other messaging platforms, support for people in wheelchairs, five training metrics at a glance, breathing app
  • News: iOS 10 support
  • HomeKit: Support for new home app added
  • SOS: Possibility to make an emergency call
  • Automatic macOS login when the Apple Watch is nearby
Older version; no longer supported: 3.1.x October 24, 2016
  • New option to repeat speech bubble and background effects in "Messages"
  • Playback of news effects when the "Reduce motion" setting is activated
  • Bug fixes and improvements
  • A total of 47 security holes closed
  • Latest version: 3.1.3 (January 23, 2017)
Older version; no longer supported: 3.2.x March 27, 2017
  • Siri now works with apps from the App Store, so you can use it to start workouts, send messages, make payments and book trips.
  • With the “Theater mode” setting, the silent mode is activated and the display remains dark even when the arm is raised and can only be activated by tapping.
  • Hand-typing functionality is now available for French, Spanish, and Italian.
  • Music playlist syncing status is now displayed in the Apple Watch app on iPhone.
  • A total of 73 security holes closed
  • Latest version: 3.2.3 (July 19, 2017)

watchOS 4.x

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version Publication date Important changes
Older version; no longer supported: 4.0.x 19th September 2017
  • Revised apps: music, training, app switcher
  • New messaging app
  • Flashlight function
  • Gymkit: Wireless communication with fitness equipment
  • Apple Pay Cash: person-to-person wireless payments
  • 47 Security gaps closed
  • Latest version: 4.0.1 (October 4th 2017)
Older version; no longer supported: 4.1 October 31, 2017
  • Apple Music (Series 3 only)
  • New radio app
  • Over 70 new emojis
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements
  • 7 security holes closed
Older version; no longer supported: 4.2.x 5th December 2017
  • Send, request, and receive money with Apple Pay Cash in Messages or Siri (US only)
  • HomeKit sprinklers and faucets support in Home
  • A total of 34 security holes closed
  • Latest version: 4.2.3 (February 19, 2018)
Older version; no longer supported: 4.3.x March 30, 2018
  • New animation when charging
  • Control volume and playback on HomePod from Apple Watch
  • Controlling music on iPhone again
  • Use alarm mode in any orientation
  • Last version for Apple Watch Generation 1 from 2015
  • A total of 52 security holes closed
  • Latest version: 4.3.2 (July 9, 2018)

watchOS 5.x

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version Publication date Important changes
Older version; no longer supported: 5.0.x 17th September 2018
  • Activity competitions
  • Workout updates
  • Podcasts
  • Walkie talkie
  • Smarter Siri
  • Improved notifications
  • "Time travel" feature has been removed
  • Bug fix: some devices could not be charged correctly anymore
  • 4 security holes closed
  • Latest version: 5.0.1 (September 27, 2018)
Older version; no longer supported: 5.1.x October 30, 2018
  • Troubleshooting Boot Loop on Apple Watch Series 4
  • A total of 54 security holes closed
  • Latest version: 5.1.3 (January 22, 2019)
Older version; no longer supported: 5.2.x March 27, 2019
  • EKG app
  • A total of 60 security holes closed
  • Latest version: 5.2.1 (May 13, 2019)
Older version; still supported: 5.3.x July 22, 2019
  • Version for phones before iPhone 6s and operating system before iOS 13
  • A total of 27 security holes closed
  • "Important security update" (unspecified)
  • Latest version: 5.3.8 (July 15, 2020)

watchOS 6.x

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Older version; no longer supported
Older version; still supported
Current version
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version Publication date Important changes
Older version; no longer supported: 6.0.x 19th September 2019
  • New watch faces
  • New functions for activity evaluation
  • App Store on the watch
  • New standard apps (e.g. calculator)
  • Function for monitoring the ambient noise
  • 1 security hole closed
  • Latest version: 6.0.1 (September 30, 2019)
Older version; no longer supported: 6.1.x October 29, 2019
  • Support for AirPods Pro
  • Improvements and bug fixes
  • Apple Watch Series 1 and 2 support
  • A total of 47 security holes closed
  • Latest version: 6.1.2 (January 28, 2020)
Current version: 6.2.x March 24, 2020
  • Improvements and bug fixes
  • A total of 69 security holes closed
  • Latest version: 6.2.8 (July 15, 2020)

watchOS 7.x

Legend:
Older version; no longer supported
Older version; still supported
Current version
Current preliminary version
Future version

Web links

Individual evidence

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