Apple Watch 8 and Ultra will continue to receive more watchOS 9 features

Apple doesn’t usually run everything at once in the first versions of new operating systems that also equip the latest hardware. Gradually, the company will provide more options in addition to those that are part of the initial package. And that’s what’s happening with the Apple Watch Ultra and the newer Series 8 as well.

As far as we know, the promise of the Cupertino company is that, via WatchOS 9, these devices still get tracking detection, international roaming, and a few other good tools.

From the Apple Watch Ultra to watchOS 9, Apple brought a host of innovations this fall.  However, the Cupertino company still has a few trump cards up its sleeve when it comes to new features for the Apple Watch.
So, what is left to bring to your Apple smartwatch?

Apple watch tracking detection

At the presentation last September, describing the new features of the Apple Watch Ultra, Apple said that by the end of this year a new feature called Track Detection would be launched.
This novelty will be included in the training application and has the function of automatic detection when the user arrives at the place where he usually works.  At this point, the watch asks the athlete which track to use to get the most accurate metrics.

The Coaching app detects when you hit a trail, and uses both Apple Maps and GPS data to provide the most accurate pace, distance, and route map.

Apple explained.

create routes

according to We can see in pr From Apple, this feature is intended to help athletes do outdoor running or cycling exercises on the same track.  Running Route is a new feature coming to the Workout app in an update to watchOS 9.

records win.  When running outdoors or training on a bicycle along the same route, you can try to beat your last result or break a personal record.  Get real-time updates on the best pace to achieve this.

Refers to Apple.
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Basically and as described in the Keyword September, the clock will display the current route and lay it "along" with the same route taken earlier.  So the athlete can use this information to improve their times and performance.

International Roaming

International roaming, labeled "coming soon" on the Apple Watch Series 8 product page, is a new cellular feature for both the Series 8 and Ultra.

With international roaming, you can make calls, send texts, stream music, and get emergency assistance in the many places your travels take you.

Refers to the company.
This feature may not appear on national carriers once Apple launches in the US.  However, as it were, all countries are gradually receiving the news and making it available.

HomeKit

The watchOS 9 and Family Setup update will bring more HomeKit capabilities to Apple Watches made for kids.

Your kids can be invited to the Home app as members and can control HomePod speakers and smart home accessories like thermostats and lights.  A future update will also allow parents to "add home keys, hotel keys, and more to Wallet" for children via Family Setup.

Apple explained.
This feature is very interesting At a time when there were many The devices are already controlled by the smartphone and Apple Watch.  A parent, for example, gives a "home key" to his son, which he uses with his Apple Watch's NFC.

Oceanic +
Apple Watch Ultra users can now Use the Depth app from Apple to record depth and measure water temperature.  However, if the idea is to have a dive computer, you will have to use a third party diving app called Oceanic+.
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It has not been released yet, but it will be released soon. According to the site itself🇧🇷

Instead of creating its own diving app, Apple is relying on the experts at Oceanic to turn the Ultra into a dive computer.  Apple Watch Ultra is suitable for recreational diving up to 40 meters.

The Oceanic+ app on iPhone goes beyond just calculating depth and weather, integrating local conditions like tides, water temperatures, and even community-powered information like visibility and currents.  Or simply use your watch to plan your dive quickly and easily.  All of the safety warnings you'd expect from a dive computer are built into Oceanic+, from decompression limits to excessive climb rates and safety stops.

Oceanic says that "depth monitoring (including depth alarms), GPS tracking, logging (up to 12 dives), snorkels and more" will be available for free.
However, a subscription is required for "more advanced diving options such as No Decompression Limits," according to Oceanic.  You are Prices range from $5 per day to $130 per year🇧🇷 Oceanic + will never be released with the support of Free diving (freeiving), but the company says it will arrive in a future update.