Big news today from Apple’s WWDC2023 event in Cupertino, where the company revealed plans to focus on cycling with new Apple Watch functionality that could deliver similar results to specialized cycling computers.
The Apple Watch can now connect to Bluetooth-enabled accessories, such as speed and speed sensors, meaning cycling workouts can take over the entire watch face, making it more effective as a steering wheel display.
The watch and iPhone can now also estimate Functional Threshold Power (FTP), the highest average power that can be sustained over an hour on the bike.
Other health and fitness features were also announced, and users can now get insights into their health data through Trends and Highlights, while health and fitness developers can use HealthKit on iPad, opening up new possibilities for creating health and fitness experiences. which include data which include data. users choose to share from the Health app with privacy and data security protocols.
The new version of Apple Fitness+ comes with the functionality of personalized training plans. It’s a new way for consumers to get a custom workout or meditation schedule based on the day, exercise duration, and workout type.
There’s also a feature called Stacks, which allows users to select multiple exercises and meditations to perform back-to-back, and Audio Focus, which allows users to prioritize the sound of music or coaches on demand during workouts. system of customs plans.
In addition to boosting its cycling and group exercise functionality, the company also announced new health features for its operating systems and Apple Watch.
Apple Watch’s mental health feature allows users to log their emotions and moods through a journal, gain insights, while accessing assessments and resources.
New vision health features encourage healthy behaviors that can reduce the risk of eye strain, and Apple has added its Health app to the iPad, giving users access to their health data.
“Our goal is to empower people to take charge of their own health journey,” said Sumbul Desai, MD, vice president of healthcare at Apple. “With these features, we’re expanding the range of health and wellness tools we offer users for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch.
“Mental health and vision health are important but often overlooked, and we’re excited to introduce features that offer valuable new insights to help users better understand their health,” he continued. “These insights help support users in their day-to-day decisions and offer more informed conversations with their doctors.”
Other Health features announced today enable consumers to view their available health records from multiple facilities and share data stored in the Health app with loved ones or healthcare providers using Health Sharing.
The company also launched Apple Vision Pro, a spatial computer that merges digital content with the physical world while “allowing users to stay present and connected to others.”
“Today marks the beginning of a new era in computing,” said Apple CEO Tim Cook. “Just as the Mac introduced us to personal computing and the iPhone introduced us to mobile computing, Apple Vision Pro introduces us to spatial computing.
“Building on Apple’s decades of innovation, Vision Pro is years ahead and unlike anything before, with a revolutionary new input system and thousands of breakthrough innovations. It opens up incredible experiences for our users and exciting new opportunities for our developers.”
Cook says Vision Pro creates “an infinite canvas for applications that go beyond the traditional screen and present a fully 3D interface controlled by the most natural and intuitive inputs possible – the user’s eyes, hands and voice.”
Featuring visionOS, the first spatial operating system, Vision Pro allows users to interact with digital content in a way that feels like it’s physically in their space.
The Vision Pro features an ultra-high resolution display system with 23 million pixels across two screens. “VisionOS is the world’s first spatial operating system that blends digital content with the physical world,” Cook said.
Apple also revealed that developers in the Apple Store ecosystem will create $1.1 trillion in value by 2022.