watchOS 8 will also enhance several of the other built-in apps. Although these weren’t mentioned specifically on stage, it looks like Music and Weather will also be gaining new features, while more apps will be able to take advantage of the Always-on Display on the Apple Watch Series 5 and Series 6 models.
A redesigned Music app will enable sharing of songs, albums, and playlists directly from the Apple Watch, while the Weather app will gain support for severe weather notifications and next-hour precipitation alerts, along with updated complications.
There’s also a Contacts app coming in watchOS 8, allowing users to browse, add, and edit and share contacts using a simplified user interface.
The Always-On display will also now work with Maps, Now Playing, Phone, Podcasts, Stopwatch, Timers, Voice Memos, and the new Mindfulness app, among others. There’s also a new Always-On API, so developers can take advantage of the display to show relevant information as well.
Lastly, it also appears that Apple Watch users will finally be able to set and run multiple timers on their wrist, saving you the trouble of having to talk to a HomePod or reach for your iPhone when you want to time more than one thing at once.
