Countdown to WWDC 2023 began. Next Monday, June 5th, a new Apple event will begin and, among the many announcements to come, those related to watchOS 10. The new version of the Apple Watch operating system will significantly improve the graphical interface and native applications; changes that will be especially appreciated in Apple Watch Ultra.
As reported bloombergApple will update native watchOS 10 apps with a new design to Take advantage of the larger Apple Watch Ultra screen. This is, without a doubt, an important fact. After all, one of the main criticisms of smartwatches was the lack of software optimization to take advantage of their larger size; both in apps and watch faces.
Of course, Apple launched dials and features specifically designed for Watch Ultra. However, users often complain about the lack of improvements to allow the full screen to be used beyond the extreme conditions it was prepared for. Especially since it is a much more expensive device than the Apple Watch Series 8.
For this reason, those from the block are betting on fix it in watchOS 10. However, the intentions of the developers of the operating system go beyond simple optimization for the Apple Watch Ultra. The overall software experience will suffer drastically on all supported watches.
watchOS 10: Improvements for Apple Watch Ultra and widgets
Apple’s strategy with watchOS 10 will not be limited to improving its “essential apps” to better take advantage of the Apple Watch Ultra’s screen. According to Mark Gurman, those in the area think re-emphasize the use widget on your smart watch.
Journalist from bloomberg States that widget in watchOS 10 will be very similar to the home screen of iOS or iPadOS. What even will change how the Apple Watch buttons and digital crown work so that the integration with its daily use is deeper.
Certainly widget they have always had a love-hate relationship with the audience. And it’s not just about the Apple Watch or the Ultra version, but also about its implementation on other platforms or operating systems. Each user may find them more or less useful, but the reality is that they do not fundamentally change the user experience of a consumer device, be it a watch, a mobile phone or a tablet.
In any case, Apple seems ready to give a new opportunity widget on Apple Watch and Apple Watch Ultra with watchOS 10. Although they have tried to give them space in the past, ended up losing relevance.. Let’s see what happens this time.
WWDC 2023 will take place June 5-9 at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. keynote address the first session next Monday will begin at 10:00 AM PT – 7:00 PM in Spain, 11:00 AM in Mexico, and 2:00 PM in Argentina – and hypertext will be one of the accredited media in the place.
Source: Hiper Textual
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