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Live Activities on Apple Watch
Apple's WWDC 2024 sessions introduced several enhancements to Live Activities, particularly focusing on their integration with Apple Watch. Here are some key highlights:
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Broadcast Updates to Live Activities:
- A new method to broadcast updates for a live activity to a large audience using a single push notification was introduced. This ensures that live activities have the latest information, such as tracking deliveries or monitoring flight information. For more details, you can refer to the session Broadcast updates to your Live Activities.
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Integration with Apple Watch:
- Live Activities now appear in the smart stack on Apple Watch automatically when updated to watchOS 11. This allows users to track ongoing activities directly from their wrist. The session Bring your Live Activity to Apple Watch provides insights into how these activities are synchronized and displayed on the Apple Watch.
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Design Considerations for Apple Watch:
- When designing Live Activities for Apple Watch, it's important to balance the amount of information displayed. The session Design Live Activities for Apple Watch discusses guidelines for showing significant states and using controls effectively within the limited space.
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Customization and Synchronization:
- Developers can customize the live activity view for Apple Watch, ensuring it fits well within the smart stack and dynamic island views. The synchronization of updates between iPhone and Apple Watch is managed automatically, maintaining battery efficiency.
These sessions collectively provide a comprehensive guide to enhancing and integrating Live Activities across Apple's ecosystem, particularly focusing on the seamless experience between iOS and watchOS.
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