**Wearables and Apple Watch: The Evolution of Sleep Monitoring**
In recent years, wearables like Aura and Citizen have expanded their sleep monitoring tools to provide more insight into an individual's sleep patterns. These devices use various data points to assess chronotype, which refers to a person's natural preference for being awake or asleep at certain times of the day. The idea behind chronotype readings is to shed light on what time of day a person feels most energetic and productive. Apple has been slow to adopt this feature, but with new advancements in wearable technology, it's likely that we'll see Apple catch up soon.
**Customizable Workout Goals**
One feature that would be beneficial for the Apple Watch is more customizable workout goals. While users can change their overall fitness goals, they can't set specific goals for certain days of the week. For example, they might want to increase their move goal on days when they're commuting to work, but this isn't currently possible with the Apple Watch. This lack of customization makes it difficult to tailor workout routines to individual needs and preferences.
**Optimizing Software**
After eight years of release, the general interface of the Apple Watch hasn't changed much. Users often find themselves relying on Siri to perform actions that would typically require a few taps or swipes. The watch face is also limited in terms of complications, which can make it difficult to see important information at a glance. Apple may address this issue with the introduction of more widgets in future software updates, making it easier for users to access relevant data without having to launch apps.
**Temperature Sensors**
The Apple Watch series 8 and Ultra feature temperature sensors that are primarily used to provide retrospective ovulation estimates and improved period predictions. However, these sensors could also be used to gather valuable insights into how the body responds to different environmental conditions. Examining wrist temperature changes over time could reveal new information about sleep patterns, recovery, and overall wellness.
**Recovery Mode**
While the Apple Watch can nudge users to get moving when they've been inactive for too long or encourage them to bed at night, there isn't much emphasis on recovery modes. Wearables like Aura, Whoop, and Fitbit do a better job assessing how the body is recovering from stress and previous workouts. A focus on recovery could be an important addition to future Apple Watch software.
**The Pixel Watch: A Comparison**
Despite its smaller screen size, the Pixel Watch has a built-in keyboard that allows users to quickly tap or swipe to respond to messages. This feature is surprisingly useful, even with a cramped interface. The fact that a relatively small watch can accommodate an on-screen keyboard raises questions about the limitations of current Apple Watch designs.
**What's Next for Watch OS 10?**
Bloomberg recently reported that Apple may introduce more widgets to future software updates, which would simplify navigation and make it easier to access relevant data at a glance. This change could greatly enhance the overall user experience and make the Apple Watch even more useful as a wellness tracker. With these new features on the horizon, users can look forward to an improved and more comprehensive Apple Watch in the future.
**Smart Rings**
Another smart ring that incorporates temperature sensors is also available in the market, it uses this sensor to provide context about your readiness. Would be great if apple takes similar direction for their watches, but currently they are not.
"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enget ready Apple watch fans we're expecting to learn about new features coming to the watch at Apple's worldwide developers conference on June 5th while we won't know exactly what to expect until the event takes place apple has a history of introducing major software updates at its conference last year for example Apple announced watch OS 9 which brought new running metrics medication reminders deeper sleep analysis and a bunch of other changes still there are a few ways I think Apple could take the next level with watch OS 10 . here's what I want to see Apple brought the Apple watch up to speed when it comes to sleep tracking by adding sleep stages in watch OS 9 last year but as Rivals like Aura expand their sleep monitoring tools I'd like to see apple keep Pace in particular I'd like to see chronotype readings arrive on the Apple watch the term chronotype refers to your body's preference for sleep it essentially determines whether you're a morning person or a night owl recent wearable devices from Aura and citizen claim to combine different data points to assess a wearer's chronotype providing more insight on their sleep patterns the idea is to shed more light on what time of day you feel most energetic and productive it's another way to make sense of all the data these devices Gather in a way that seems actually useful and apple while you're at it I'd still love to see a sleep score on the Apple watch Aura Fitbit and Samsung all provide scores that sum up the quality of your sleep Based on data gathered overnight making it easier to see how you slept at a glance the Apple Watch series 8 and Ultra were the first to get a temperature sensor that sensor is primarily used to provide retrospective ovulation estimates and improved period predictions but I'd like to see apple put it to use in different ways too it would be interesting to see what kinds of insights Apple could come up with by examining how your wrist temperature changes over time the Apple watch currently shows changes in your nighttime wrist temperature but there isn't really a way to make sense of that data or understand what it really means yet or a smart ring of the same name also has a temperature sensor which it uses to help calculate a Readiness score which provides context on whether your body is well rested it would be interesting to see apple take a similar Direction the Apple watch is already a comprehensive Fitness tracker it has plenty of workout options and there are a variety of sensors for measuring everything from blood oxygen levels to heart rate but it could be better at telling me when it's time to take it easy while the Apple watch can nudge you to get to bed on time or start moving when you've been inactive for too long there aren't many features aimed at recovery other wearables like those from Aura whoop and Fitbit do a better job at assessing how your body is recovering from stress and previous workouts all three devices have some sort of score that takes into account heart rate variability activity and sleeping patterns to make sure you're getting enough rest even if Apple doesn't follow this exact approach it would be helpful to see more of a focus on recovery in general it feels like the one missing piece of the puzzle when it comes to the Apple watch's usefulness as a wellness tracker I don't know about you but my workout routine isn't the same every day I usually tailor my routine based on a variety of factors such as how much time I have how energetic I'm feeling and whether I'm looking for cardio or strength training exercises I only wish I could customize my Apple watch goals to match while it is possible to change your goals you can't set specific goals for certain days of the week for example I'd love to increase my move goal for the days when I'm commuting to the office since I know I'll get more steps in the Apple Watch series 7 8 and Ultra have a qwerty keyboard for replying to emails and text messages the keyboard is only available on those watches because they have larger screens than older Apple watch models surprisingly it's the one feature I really miss when I switch from the series 8 to an older watch like the series 6. being able to quickly tap or swipe to respond to a text when I can't pull out my phone has been surprisingly useful even though the keyboard may feel more cramped I'd still prefer to at least have it as an option when wearing my series 6. after all the pixel watch has a relatively small screen and still has an on-screen keyboard although Apple releases new software for the Apple watch every year the general interface hasn't really changed much now that the Apple watch has been around for eight years I'd love to see apple further optimize the software based on how people are using it for one I think smart watches in general could be easier to navigate I find myself using Siri often to check the weather start a workout or launch a timer because many of those actions usually require a few taps or swipes to complete after all you can only fit so many complications on your watch face I'd like to see apple find a way to make navigating the Apple watch even simpler if Bloomberg's report is correct Apple may do just that an April report says Apple May introduce more widgets to the software which should make it easier to see bits of information at a glance without having to actually launch apps what do you want to see in watch OS 10 let me know in the comments and don't forget to keep following CNET for more Apple watch coverage thanks for watching and I'll see you next timeget ready Apple watch fans we're expecting to learn about new features coming to the watch at Apple's worldwide developers conference on June 5th while we won't know exactly what to expect until the event takes place apple has a history of introducing major software updates at its conference last year for example Apple announced watch OS 9 which brought new running metrics medication reminders deeper sleep analysis and a bunch of other changes still there are a few ways I think Apple could take the next level with watch OS 10 . here's what I want to see Apple brought the Apple watch up to speed when it comes to sleep tracking by adding sleep stages in watch OS 9 last year but as Rivals like Aura expand their sleep monitoring tools I'd like to see apple keep Pace in particular I'd like to see chronotype readings arrive on the Apple watch the term chronotype refers to your body's preference for sleep it essentially determines whether you're a morning person or a night owl recent wearable devices from Aura and citizen claim to combine different data points to assess a wearer's chronotype providing more insight on their sleep patterns the idea is to shed more light on what time of day you feel most energetic and productive it's another way to make sense of all the data these devices Gather in a way that seems actually useful and apple while you're at it I'd still love to see a sleep score on the Apple watch Aura Fitbit and Samsung all provide scores that sum up the quality of your sleep Based on data gathered overnight making it easier to see how you slept at a glance the Apple Watch series 8 and Ultra were the first to get a temperature sensor that sensor is primarily used to provide retrospective ovulation estimates and improved period predictions but I'd like to see apple put it to use in different ways too it would be interesting to see what kinds of insights Apple could come up with by examining how your wrist temperature changes over time the Apple watch currently shows changes in your nighttime wrist temperature but there isn't really a way to make sense of that data or understand what it really means yet or a smart ring of the same name also has a temperature sensor which it uses to help calculate a Readiness score which provides context on whether your body is well rested it would be interesting to see apple take a similar Direction the Apple watch is already a comprehensive Fitness tracker it has plenty of workout options and there are a variety of sensors for measuring everything from blood oxygen levels to heart rate but it could be better at telling me when it's time to take it easy while the Apple watch can nudge you to get to bed on time or start moving when you've been inactive for too long there aren't many features aimed at recovery other wearables like those from Aura whoop and Fitbit do a better job at assessing how your body is recovering from stress and previous workouts all three devices have some sort of score that takes into account heart rate variability activity and sleeping patterns to make sure you're getting enough rest even if Apple doesn't follow this exact approach it would be helpful to see more of a focus on recovery in general it feels like the one missing piece of the puzzle when it comes to the Apple watch's usefulness as a wellness tracker I don't know about you but my workout routine isn't the same every day I usually tailor my routine based on a variety of factors such as how much time I have how energetic I'm feeling and whether I'm looking for cardio or strength training exercises I only wish I could customize my Apple watch goals to match while it is possible to change your goals you can't set specific goals for certain days of the week for example I'd love to increase my move goal for the days when I'm commuting to the office since I know I'll get more steps in the Apple Watch series 7 8 and Ultra have a qwerty keyboard for replying to emails and text messages the keyboard is only available on those watches because they have larger screens than older Apple watch models surprisingly it's the one feature I really miss when I switch from the series 8 to an older watch like the series 6. being able to quickly tap or swipe to respond to a text when I can't pull out my phone has been surprisingly useful even though the keyboard may feel more cramped I'd still prefer to at least have it as an option when wearing my series 6. after all the pixel watch has a relatively small screen and still has an on-screen keyboard although Apple releases new software for the Apple watch every year the general interface hasn't really changed much now that the Apple watch has been around for eight years I'd love to see apple further optimize the software based on how people are using it for one I think smart watches in general could be easier to navigate I find myself using Siri often to check the weather start a workout or launch a timer because many of those actions usually require a few taps or swipes to complete after all you can only fit so many complications on your watch face I'd like to see apple find a way to make navigating the Apple watch even simpler if Bloomberg's report is correct Apple may do just that an April report says Apple May introduce more widgets to the software which should make it easier to see bits of information at a glance without having to actually launch apps what do you want to see in watch OS 10 let me know in the comments and don't forget to keep following CNET for more Apple watch coverage thanks for watching and I'll see you next time\n"
