With WWDC 2020 just around the corner, here are all of the leaks and rumors about watchOS 7.
More than 80% likely
From 9to5Mac (85.8% accurate):
- Ability to share watch faces
- New “Infograph Pro” watch face with tachymeter
- New “International” watch face
- New iCloud shared album watch face
- ‘Parent’ iPhone can pair multiple ‘child’ watches
- ‘Kids mode’ changes move ring calories to move time
- Rewards for playing sports or going outside
- ‘SchoolTime’ allows parents to manage when apps and complications can be used
- Sleep tracking with the ability to set personal goals
- Added sleep mode Control Center toggle
- Added noise detection Control Center toggle
- Apps will no longer based on extensions of iPhone apps
From MacRumors (83.3% accurate):
- Free exercise app called ‘Fit’ or ‘Fitness’
From Jon Prosser (81.3% accurate):
- New mental health features, specifically centered around preventing panic attacks
Less than 50% likely
From The Verifier (42.5% accurate):
- “Fresh design,” with tweaks to first party apps
- Not coming to second generation Apple Watch (2016 model)
- Siri upgrades
A total toss up…
- Support for Screen Time, link
