Unveiled at WWDC 2019, the watchOS 6 software update makes your Apple Watch better and more independent than it's been ever before. Here are iDownloadBlog's six reasons why watchOS 6 is amazing and how it makes your Apple Watch closer to being its own product.
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watchOS 6 beta 3 adds the ability to delete some stock apps
Earlier today, Apple seeded the third beta of watchOS 6 to developers. And while it didn't add a variety of new features to the mix, it did at least add one more.
Apple sends out AppleSeed invitations for watchOS 6 beta
Earlier today, Apple seeded a variety of different betas, including the first public beta of iOS 13/iPadOS. watchOS 6 was left off the list, however.
watchOS 6 lets you delete many previously unremovable stock apps but some, like Heart Rate and Messages, will remain
At the WWDC 2016 event, Apple announced that iOS 10 would permit users to remove stock apps from their devices. Three years later, that same feature has now come to Apple Watch courtesy of the watchOS 6 update.
Apple Watch may support over-the-air software updates with watchOS 6
Recently, Apple seeded the latest beta of watchOS 6. As is par for the course, many of the new features Apple included were unpacked after its release, including a pretty big addition that's still, unfortunately, limited for now.
Apple seeds second iOS 13, iPadOS, macOS Catalina, watchOS 6, and tvOS 13 betas to developers
iOS 13 is the next major release for Apple's mobile operating system, and Apple is moving forward with the latest developer beta. Meanwhile, iPadOS is meant to show the turning point for the iPad lineup and Apple's new focus on the tablet lineup. tvOS 13, macOS Catalina, and watchOS 6 are also seeing major updates this year.
Hearing health innovations in watchOS 6 include a new Noise app
Apple's ever expanding health scope in watchOS includes a new Noise app for Apple Watch aimed at protecting one of your most precious assets: your hearing.
watchOS 6 introduces Cycle Tracking to the Apple Watch
Health and fitness has been a major focal point for Apple for quite some time, especially as it relates to the features baked into several of its products. That remains the case with watchOS 6, the newest version of the mobile operating system for the Apple Watch, which introduces Cycle Tracking to the mix.
watchOS 6 and Activity Trends help you keep track of your health and fitness
Part of the many announcements made related to watchOS 6 at this year's WWDC, Apple also talked about fitness and how the company is making changes to help Apple Watch users keep better tabs on their health and fitness.
watchOS 6 introduces Audiobooks, Calculator, and other apps to Apple Watch
At this year's WWDC keynote, Apple took some time to talk about the next stage of life for watchOS and the Apple Watch. Introducing watchOS 6 with plenty of new features, Apple is finally also adding a few oft-requested first-party apps to the smartwatch lineup, including the Calculator app.
The Apple Watch finally gets an App Store in watchOS 6
The Apple Watch is getting an impressive boost with watchOS 6, which Apple recently announced at this year's WWDC keynote. That goes beyond new watch faces, though. Apple is also introducing one of the most oft-requested features for its smartwatch: the App Store.
Siri on watchOS 6 lets you find apps, identify songs and search topics on the web
watchOS 6, the next major software update to the operating system powering Apple's wearable device, packs in a few cool new features. In terms of voice interactions, Siri on your wrist is now more useful with such enhancements as web and app search.