What sessions are good to learn about the details of WatchConnectivity?
Asked on 07/31/2024
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To learn about the details of WatchConnectivity, the following sessions from WWDC 2024 are particularly relevant:
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What’s new in watchOS 11 - This session covers how iOS live activities appear on Apple Watch and how you can customize its experience for watchOS. It also discusses interactivity and relevance in widgets, which are key components of WatchConnectivity.
- Chapters:
- Intro
- Live Activities
- Widgets
- Double tap
- Health and fitness
- Chapters:
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Design Live Activities for Apple Watch - This session provides a comprehensive guide on designing live activities for Apple Watch, which builds upon the foundation of WatchConnectivity.
- Chapters:
- Intro
- Smart Stack
- Interactions
- Guidelines
- Chapters:
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Platforms State of the Union - This session gives an overview of the new features in watchOS 11, including how live activities from iOS apps are integrated into the Apple Watch experience.
- Chapters:
- Introduction
- Apple Intelligence
- Generative Tools
- Xcode
- Swift Assist
- Swift
- Swift Testing
- SwiftUI
- RealityKit
- iOS
- iPadOS
- watchOS
- macOS
- visionOS
- Native Experiences
- Conclusion
- Chapters:
These sessions will provide you with a thorough understanding of how to leverage WatchConnectivity to enhance your Apple Watch applications.

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