You may see the next Apple Watch...?
Gizmodo writer, who has been using the beta version of Watchos 8, which will be introduced this fall for several weeks, wrote the impression.She says, "I'm well aware that gadgets can cause stress and can be a solution."What kind of new features can be expected specifically?...?
アップルウォッチユーザーの人で、コロナ禍でwatchOS 7がストレス管理に多少役立ったと感じている人はどれくらいいるでしょうか? 瞑想やマインドフルネスに対する考え方は人それぞれですが、今回、watchOS 8の開発者ベータ版を数週間使ってみて、さらに心と体の健康に役立つ印象を受けました。
Apps in the so -called mindfulness field have been renewed, and the "Fitness" app has appeared on behalf of the previous "breathing" app.In addition, the concept of "staring at yourself" seems to be included in the function, and in the newly added section, the design of the "Photo" application changes and you can display your favorite images, and the "breathing" session is more.It is contained.In addition, the workout function of Pilates and Tai Chi has been added.
Precautions to use the public beta version of Watchos 8
WatchOS 8 will be introduced this fall, but the public beta version has already been released.However, there are two main points to note.One is that all functions cannot be used.The other is to have a certain risk.WatchOS 8 depends on Watchos 15 and needs to use a beta version for two terminals.
I tried it with the iPhone 11 and the Apple Watch Series 5 that I used before.The app has crashed many times, so some people may be a little nervous.But basically it is a stable feeling.
From here, I will write a little more about the impressions of using the beta version, but I will share it as a first impression, not a comprehensive review.
I want to make more use of the "Photo" app
Until now, I thought that there was no reason to use the "Photo" app in the Apple Watch (there are few photos that can be browsed, only setting your favorite photos on the screen), but Watchos 8 has increased what you can do.
First, the category of "Memory" and "Recommended Photos" is added, and "Memory" looks back on a specific date photo (for example, Christmas in 2019), and "recommended photos" are highlighted.It has come to be like.
Now you can enjoy a share button when you select an image, send it by message application or email (the person who often sends emails appears as a candidate), and saves the received image.
In addition, a function to set a portrait mode photo (human face) on the screen has been added.When I first heard it, it may be a little honest...I thought, but when I actually witnessed it, I really like it.
The settings cannot be done from the Apple Watch side, so from your smartphone.The iPhone's "Watch" app is automatically switched if you select the favorite one from the portrait mode photo and select multiple (the same image as the moving lock screen of the iPhone).
It's not a very groundbreaking update, but it's sober to use this to see your husband's head swaying while moving your wrist.
"Centralized mode" is set from the iPhone
The "concentrated mode" installed from iOS 15 is a special feature for those who are easy to distract during work or exercise.It can be used on Watchos 8 (personally, especially when the deadline is near).
If you set it to "concentrated mode" on your smartphone, it will be reflected in the apple watch.It is easy to see that a small icon is displayed at the top of the watch / app.If you set which app or contacts you can contact, you can exclude or customize only notifications that you will never miss.
When you start a workout, the "concentrated mode" is automatically turned on, so it is useful if you do not want to receive the notification during exercise and break the pace.
また｢集中モード｣とはべつに｢Fitness+｣アプリの新機能で気に入ったのが、ピクチャ・イン・ピクチャができるようになったこと。これでワークアウト中でも他のアプリがチェックできて（集中とは真逆? ）、サクッと戻れる（また集中できる！）ので便利です。
Functions for breathing and stress management
In Watchos 8, the previous "respiration" was improved and reborn as a new app called "Mindfulness".Although it has not changed much in terms of functionality, there are design changes such as animation spreading on the screen (as shown in the image above).
The idea of meditation and mindfulness is different, but for those who want to incorporate mindfulness into their daily lives, it will surely be convenient and advise the breathing method to "turn aware of the temperature when breathing deeply."In the "reflection" session that applied this, there is a "mental workout" that leads to a positive way of thinking, such as "Let's think about what you are grateful and feel."After the session, the average heart rate is displayed.
Furthermore, it is expected that the measured value will be more accurate in Watchos 8, with the addition of Pilates and Tai Chi.Both workouts are known for their connection between mind and body, respiratory, and stress management, so it is a good impression of Apple's posture that emphasizes mindfulness.
GIF対応、音声メッセージも?
I'm not the only one that doesn't work well from a smart watch.The audio input is completely different from what you are saying, and the keyboard input may not work well with my thick finger on a narrow screen....。
In Watchos 8, scribbing, emoticons, and audio inputs can be all on the same screen.In order to reach the new GIF keyboard, it is necessary to tap the application icon, the search has a slight delay due to the search, and more to say, if you enter a word, the suggested GIF is always relevant.It may not be perfect.
Although audio input is still far, it is convenient to be able to scroll up to the point where you want to edit using a digital crown.I feel that the standard sentence is the most useful for sending sentences with Apple Watch.
If Apple's HomePod or HomePod mini is at home, you can use the intercom function to send an audio message.The only way to use it is to start the "Home" app and select Intercom.When I actually tried it, the message was sent almost instantly, and it sounded quite clear with HomePod.
One more sober (but useful) function of WatchOS 8 is that you can set multiple timers.Until now, only one timer could be set, so I used a smartphone in the end, but from now on, I set 3 to 4 timers while cooking and washing, and the Siri commands for what timer.You can also attach a label.
More "context" healthcare app
In addition to the fitness app, a healthcare app has been updated.
New "walking stability" can be measured, and indicators that evaluate the risk of falling from walking have been added.However, not everyone can use it, it seems that the smartphone needs to have ESIM.In addition, since the data is collected from a smartphone, the real Apple Watch is not necessary.
In addition, healthcare sharing with family and caregivers can now be shared.It was confirmed that the "shared tab" was displayed, but I could not actually try it....。
On the other hand, the trend analysis was personally helpful.You can see that the heart rate at rest is 16 weeks higher, that the activity energy and exercise have decreased in the past six months, and that a new trend is detected.Convenient.
In the healthcare app, you can also check your respiratory rate during sleep.This may not be new because it is no longer standard data in other fitness equipment.
Apple destination for divination from Watchos 8
The above is part of the WatchOS 8 function, and the digital key functions of homes and cars are also announced on the WWDC.The overall impressive is that gadgets can be a factor in stress and can be a solution.
From another point of view, I'm wondering how these updates will be linked to what Apple will announce in the fall.UWB (Super Width Wireless Technology) may further enhance cooperation with smart home, and the new "photo" app function is possible because the iPhone 13 camera is the strongest.I have.Tai Chi or Pilates may be added to "Fitness+".
There is a theory that the design of Series 7 will change significantly, but if this update is related to hardware....? まだ新しい情報が入ってくるまで何もわかりませんが、みなさんだったらwatchOS 8の新機能を踏まえて次のアップルウォッチに何を求めますか?
