what advantages does the newest Apple Watch have over my Apple Watch series 6?

Asked on 2024-07-30

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The newest Apple Watch, running watchOS 11, offers several advantages over the Apple Watch Series 6. Here are some of the key improvements:

  1. Live Activities:

    • Integration with iOS: If you've adopted live activities in your iOS app, the system will leverage this work to offer a live activity experience on Apple Watch. This means that live activities from your iOS app are available in the smart stack on Apple Watch, providing a glanceable way to track the progress of an event or task (Platforms State of the Union, What’s new in watchOS 11).
    • Customization: You can provide a custom live activity view for Apple Watch, enhancing the user experience (Bring your Live Activity to Apple Watch).
  2. Smart Stack Enhancements:

  3. Double Tap Gesture:

    • Navigation and Actions: The new double tap gesture can be used to navigate and take action in your app or widget, making interactions more efficient (What’s new in watchOS 11).
  4. Health and Fitness Enhancements:

    • HealthKit and WorkoutKit: There are new enhancements in HealthKit and WorkoutKit, bringing new possibilities for apps in the health and fitness space (What’s new in watchOS 11).

These features make the newest Apple Watch more personal, intelligent, and convenient compared to the Apple Watch Series 6.