2022 saw Apple introduce three new Apple Watch models and a major software update to accompany them.

watchOS 9 includes a wide range of features and enhancements for health and fitness.

New features include:

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Theres also support for swimmers, with pool swim workouts and kickboard detection.

watchOS 9 saw the introduction of the new AFib History feature.

It also includes lifestyle factors that may have influenced AFib.

A row of Apple Watches showing different elements of the watch OS9 workout features

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Sleep Stages on watchOS 9

Sleep tracking was already an important feature of the Apple Watch.

you might create schedules and receive reminders to take your medications at certain times.

Its designed to detect if youve been involved in a severe crash in a vehicle.

Apple iPhone and Apple Watch display showing the Apple AFib History feature

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Your Apple Watch will sound an alarm and display an alert with an Emergency Call slider.

If you are unable to respond after 20 seconds, your machine will automatically call emergency services.

Crash detection is just one of severalApple Watch features that could preserve your life.

Apple iPhone and Apple Watch display showing the Apple Medications feature

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Algorithms use this data to provide a baseline wrist temperature and look for any nightly changes.

This temperature data has the potential for all kinds of uses in the future.

Depth Gauge and App

TheDepth App on the Apple Watch Ultrahelps you track your activity underwater.

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It measures water temperature, depth, and duration underwater, making it perfect for snorkeling and scuba diving.

You canuse the Apple Watch Ultra’s sirento alert anyone nearby if youre in distress and need help.

This provides a more consistent signal and greater precision in location tracking.

Screenshot of Apple Watch Ultra compass display

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According to Apple, the Apple Watch Ultra delivers the most accurate GPS in dense urban environments.

Its exciting to consider what the next iteration of the Apple Watch might include.