What Makes watchOS 10 The Biggest Update Since The Launch of The Original Apple Watch

Apple announced watchOS 10 for all compatible Apple Watch models earlier this month at its WWDC 2023 event. The update did not come as a surprise as it packs a plethora of changes and features that have been received pretty well by reviewers and developers. Apple wants to streamline the watchOS experience by introducing features inspired by iOS and other updates. We can easily say that watchOS 10 is the biggest update since the launch of the original Apple Watch in 2015.

watchOS 10 takes advantage of the bigger display on the Apple Watch, offering a brand-new design language for apps, Smart Stack, and a new Home Screen layout

Apple wants users to feel at home when they use the Apple Watch and the fresh stack of apps, widgets, and new Home screen layout in watchOS 10 is all about that. watchOS 10 can be regarded as Apple's biggest update for the Apple Watch since 2015 considering the number of front-facing additions it brings to the table. If you have a compatible Apple Watch, check out all the reasons why watchOS 10 will change the way you use the Apple Watch.

Fresh Apple Apps

Over the years, Apple increased the display size of its wearable. With watchOS 10, Apple is the design language of apps. The company has already showcased its stock Weather, Stocks, Maps, and Home apps at WWDC 2023 event. The apps now take better advantage of the Apple Watch's bigger display and it will change the way you use the wearable.

New Watch Faces

Apple's watch faces on the Apple Watch are one of a kind and the company is introducing two new options with watchOS 10. With the upcoming update, Apple Watch users will be able to enjoy new watch faces featuring Snoopy and Woodstock from the iconic Peanuts comic strip. You also get additional watch faces that look stunning on the bigger display.

Smart Widget Stacks

As mentioned earlier, watchOS 10 comes with new features inspired by iOS. Apple introduced widgets on the Home screen with iOS 14 and the feature has finally made it to the Apple Watch. You can access widgets by simply swiping up from the bottom of the screen on your Apple Watch or turning the Digital Crown. The widgets are designed to offer a glance of information according to your preferences. Apple executives state that the Widget Stacks are an evolution of Glances. Widgets alone make watchOS 10 the biggest update in terms of design language and variation.

Revamoed Compass App

The Compass app in watchOS has always been more or less similar. With watchOS 10, the Apple Watch will give directions in a new way that is easier to understand. It will tell you the last available place with cellular reception. This will make it easier for you to reach a specific spot to make calls in case of an emergency.

New Home Screen Layout

While it did not get its fair share of attention, watchOS 10 comes with a brand-new Home screen layout. Up until watchOS 9. the Home screen featured a honeycomb layout of apps. Even though it looks good, the app icons were too small to maneuver on such a small display. With watchOS 10, the app icons are now bigger and arranged in a neatly stacked manner that you can tap with ease. You can no longer swipe left or right to find apps. The apps are arranged in a honeycomb manner but arranged vertically. Take note that you can still opt to use the List or Grid View for the Home Screen layout.

Mental Health Integration

watchOS 10 will finally focus on mental health issues, aiding in the relevant situation and condition. You can record how you are feeling and for better results, you are required to input what you feel twice a day. The new Mindfulness app will record your mood and emotions with interactive abstract images that allow users to better describe their feelings. You can check out more details on Apple's official website.

All of these new additions make watchOS 10 the biggest update since the launch of the original Apple Watch in 2015. It gives you a new way to interact with the Apple Watch and offers an all-new experience with redesigned apps and interfaces. You can check out if your Apple Watch is compatible with watchOS 10 here. Lastly, watchOS 10 will be available on all compatible Apple Watch models later this year alongside iOS 17 and other updates.

Written by Ali Salman