Exciting Updates in watchOS 9.4: What You Need to Know
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Chapter 1: New Features in watchOS 9.4
The latest watchOS 9.4 update is packed with exciting enhancements that Apple users will surely appreciate. You’ll find plenty to love in this version.
"New emojis and features that improve health tracking make this update a must-have."
Section 1.1: 21 Fresh Emojis
With the adoption of the Unicode 15.0 Standard, Apple introduces an impressive array of 21 new emojis in the upcoming updates for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
Here's the complete list of these new emojis:
If you haven’t updated to iOS 16.4, macOS 13.3, or watchOS 9.4 yet, you won’t be able to see them just yet. Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Shaking face
- Light blue heart
- Grey heart
- Pink heart
- Rightwards pushing hand
- Leftwards pushing hand
- Moose face
- Donkey
- Wing
- Black bird
- Goose
- Jellyfish
- Hyacinth flower
- Ginger root
- Pea pod
- Folding hand fan
- Hair pick
- Maracas
- Flute
- Khanda sword and shield symbol
- Wireless network symbol
Section 1.2: Enhanced Health Tracking Features
Apple has expanded its health tracking capabilities, particularly for women's health. The Cycle Tracking feature now includes retrospective ovulation estimates and alerts for cycle deviations, made possible by the temperature sensors in the latest Apple Watch models.
These updates have now been made available in Moldova and Ukraine.
Additionally, the AFib History feature, which tracks atrial fibrillation occurrences and provides weekly heart health reports, has been extended to Colombia, Malaysia, Moldova, Thailand, and Ukraine.
Chapter 2: Aesthetic Updates and Functionality Changes
Apple has also introduced new aesthetic options and functionality changes in watchOS 9.4.
The first video titled "watchOS 9.4 RC is Out! - What's New?" provides an overview of these enhancements.
The second video titled "watchOS 9.4 RC is OUT! - What's New? - New Features" dives deeper into the new functionalities available in this update.
Section 2.1: New Colors for the Color Watch Face
In case you weren't aware, the Color Watch Face has received three new vibrant colors: Sky, Purple Fog, and Spring Green.
Section 2.2: Changes in Alarm Functionality
Previously, users could silence their wake-up alarms by simply covering the watch face. However, due to concerns about accidental cancellations, Apple has removed this gesture in the latest update of watchOS 9.4.
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