The watchOS 10.2 update for Apple Watch introduces several new features and improvements. Here’s a summary of what’s new:
- Health App and Siri Integration: Users can now access and log Health app data with Siri. This feature is available on Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2[8].
- Now Playing Proximity Feature: When in proximity of a HomePod (2nd generation) or HomePod mini playing media from Music or Podcasts, the Now Playing screen will automatically appear. This feature is available on Apple Watch Series 6 and later and Apple Watch Ultra[8].
- Watch Face Switching: Users can now enable the ability to swipe to change watch faces in the Settings[8].
- Workout Ending Confirmation: There’s a new setting that allows users to confirm ending workouts[8].
- Fitness+ Audio Prioritization: Users can prioritize the volume of either the music or the trainer’s voice in most Fitness+ workouts[8].
- Watch Face Syncing Fix: The update resolves an issue that could cause watch faces added in the Watch app on iPhone to not appear on Apple Watch[8].
To update your Apple Watch to watchOS 10.2, you can go to the Apple Watch companion app or to the Settings app on the Apple Watch itself. The build number for this update is 21S364, and it’s available for any Apple Watch capable of running watchOS 10[8].
Sources
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[4] iOS 17.2 arrives with new Journal app and spatial video capture support – The Verge https://www.theverge.com/2023/12/11/23990347/ios-17-2-released-iphone-update-journal-app-spatial-video
[5] Here’s everything new in iOS 17.2 – 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/11/ios-17-2-new-features-release-date/
[6] Apple’s iOS 17.2 Update Delivers On The ‘Accessibility Is For Everyone’ Mantra—In Reverse – Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevenaquino/2023/12/11/apples-ios-172-update-delivers-on-the-accessibility-is-for-everyone-mantra-in-reverse/?sh=e0a386a2aba8
[7] tvOS 17.2 is Out! – What’s New? – YouTube https://youtube.com/watch?v=wkBufsKMD24
[8] Apple releases watchOS 10.2 for Apple Watch; here’s everything new – 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/11/apple-releases-watchos-10-2-for-apple-watch-heres-everything-new/