Apple’s watchOS is the software that powers the Apple Watch, the most popular smartwatch in the world. Every year, Apple introduces a new version of watchOS with new features, enhancements and bug fixes. This year, we are expecting watchOS 10 to be unveiled at WWDC 2023 on June 5, along with iOS 17 and other software updates.

But what can we expect from watchOS 10? What new features and improvements will it bring to the Apple Watch users? Based on the latest rumors and leaks, here are some of the possible changes and additions that we might see in watchOS 10.

New User Interface

According to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, watchOS 10 will be “a fairly extensive upgrade” in terms of user interface. More specifically, we should expect notable changes to the widgets, which are small snippets of information that can be accessed by swiping left or right on the watch face.

Gurman says that Apple will focus on reinventing widgets for watchOS 10 to give users more information at a glance instead of forcing them to use dedicated apps. This could mean that widgets will become more interactive, customizable and dynamic, allowing users to perform actions or see more details without opening an app.

A Twitter tipster has also teased the possible new homescreen for watchOS 10, with larger icons that are much easier to target. The tipster claims that this will be an optional layout that users can choose from, along with the existing grid and list views.

More Watch Faces and Dark Mode

One of the most anticipated features of watchOS 10 is the addition of more watch faces and dark mode options. Apple offers many watch faces with plenty of options to customize them, but users have been asking for more variety and creativity.

Some of the watch faces that users have been wishing for include custom watch faces, third-party watch faces, more complications, more colors and more animations. Apple has not allowed third-party developers to create and distribute watch faces in the App Store, but this could change with watchOS 10.

Another feature that users have been requesting is the ability to have more watch faces with dark mode. The Apple Watch Ultra introduced a new feature that allowed users to turn the display red, which is useful for preserving night vision and battery life. However, this feature is only available for a few watch faces, and users would like to see it expanded to more options.

Improved Health Metrics and Sleep Insights

The Apple Watch is known for its health and fitness features, and watchOS 10 could bring some improvements and enhancements to this area. One of the possible features is the addition of more health metrics, such as blood pressure, blood glucose and body temperature. These could be measured by the existing sensors or by new ones that could be added to the Apple Watch Series 9 or Apple Watch Ultra Series 2.

Another feature that could be improved is the sleep tracking and insights. The Apple Watch can track the duration and quality of sleep, but it does not provide much information or feedback on how to improve it. Users would like to see deeper sleep insights, such as sleep stages, sleep cycles, sleep score and sleep recommendations.

Notes App and Improved Siri

One of the features that users have been wanting for a long time is the ability to access and edit notes on their Apple Watch. Notes are an essential tool for many people, and having them on the wrist would be very convenient and useful. Users would like to be able to view, create, edit and delete notes on their Apple Watch, as well as sync them with their iPhone and other devices.

Another feature that could be enhanced is Siri, the voice assistant that can perform various tasks and answer questions on the Apple Watch. Siri has improved over the years, but it still has some limitations and issues on the Apple Watch, such as slow response time, inaccurate recognition and limited functionality. Users would like to see Siri become faster, smarter and more reliable on watchOS 10.

Conclusion

These are some of the features and improvements that we might expect from watchOS 10, based on the latest rumors and leaks. Of course, there could be more surprises and changes that Apple will reveal at WWDC 2023. We will have to wait until June 5 to find out what watchOS 10 will bring to the Apple Watch users. Until then, stay tuned for more updates and news on watchOS 10 and the Apple Watch