watchOS 7 Rolling Updates | Beta 2
- Jul 9, 2020
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 13, 2020
Availability
How to Download
Following the initial release of watchOS 7 Beta 1 on June 23, Apple has rolled out Beta 2 for registered Apple Developers. Those with a compatible Apple Watch model can download the Beta profile from Apple's Developer Centre, or as an over-the-air update through the Apple Watch companion app on iPhone if the Beta profile has already been installed. For installation to be successful, the Apple Watch must have 50% or more of battery life, placed on the charger, and be in range with the iPhone.
For anyone that wants to test the Beta but is not a registered Apple Developer, Apple has announced that a Public Beta will be available for watchOS for the first time ever. Registration is now open through beta.apple.com/au and is set to be available sometime in July.
Compatibility
– iPhone 6s or SE (original) or later running iOS 14.
– Apple Watch Series 3, 4 and 5.
Beta 2 | Changes & New Features
Bug fixes and improvements
Beta 1 | Changes & New Features
Watch Faces
– More customisable, powerful, and discoverable.
– One app can now offer many complications to create the ultimate face for anything
– Share faces you have created by texting, emailing, or posting a link online
– Find faces in the app store for curated faces
– Add faces from websites and social media that reflect your interests
Sleep App
– Creates a schedule and bedtime routine so you can meet your sleep goals
– Do not disturb is turned on automatically when you go to bed
– Sleep chart allows you to see your sleep analysis every morning
– Sleep tracking uses the accelerometer to notice breathing to differentiate sleeping and wake
– Bedtime reminders and more wake-up sounds
– Wind down assists with shortcuts that help you relax, like opening a meditation app
– Wake up shows the weather report and battery level
– Charge and recharge shows a reminder to charge your watch if below 30% at bedtime
– Sleep in the health app on iPhone to manage your sleep schedule and view trends
Fitness
– Featured workouts to accurately track metrics for dance, strength, core, and cooldown
– Dance is now a fitness metric
– New Fitness app shows your activities, workouts, awards, and activity trends
– Activity competitions allow you to compete with friends across multiple metrics
Cycling
– Added directions just for cyclists
– Shows elevation changes, bike lanes and busy roads to travel faster
– Choose the route that works for you: fastest, shortest, or suggested
– Search along your route for cafés or bike shops and add them to your route
– Know what's ahead with instructions like "dismount and walk" or "take the stairs"
Handwashing
– Automatic detection when you begin washing and helps you keep going for 20 seconds
– Stop detection will encourage you to continue for the full 20 seconds
– Home reminder to wash your hands when you get home
Siri Updates
– Translation by raising your wrist and asing "how do you say hello in Japanese"
– 10 language translations already loaded onto the Apple Watch
– On-device dictation makes requests faster and more reliable
– Siri shortcuts can be added as a complication on your watch face
Hearing Health
– Safe weekly listening sends a notification to turn down headphone volume to a safe level
– Weekly listening summary shows how long you've listened to high-decibel sounds
– Reduce loud sounds by setting a maximum headphone volume
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