The list of innovations started with physical activity tracking. After the update, the watch will be able to assess how much you’ve been working out. This will allow you to understand when you’re a little under- or overdoing it and risk injury if you don’t slow down.
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In the Health app on iPhone, you can now set a goal of different activity goals for different days of the week. There’s also now paused progress: ring counting can be paused if you’re sick, have given your watch in for repair, or just want to take a little rest. While tracking is paused, you won’t lose combo days with workouts.
The new Vitals app is designed to track the complex state of the body and alert you if several indicators have changed at once, which may indicate illness or other changes.