Apple brings AI-backed features to watchOS 11
What's the story
Apple has announced several artificial intelligence (AI)-powered enhancements for its watchOS 11, during the "It's Glowtime" event.
The company had initially introduced certain updates at the WWDC developer conference in June. However, additional details were provided in today's keynote presentation.
These upgrades are set to revolutionize user experience, with advanced features like translation and contextual information display.
Translation feature
Translate app to debut on watchOS 11
The latest version of Apple's operating system for its smartwatches will now include the Translate app.
This application uses AI technology for speech recognition and translation across various languages.
The integration of the Translate app into watchOS 11 signifies a significant step toward enhancing communication capabilities on Apple's wearable devices.
Smart upgrades
AI enhances Smart Stack feature
AI is also set to enhance the Smart Stack feature of watchOS. This function uses contextual information to display relevant widgets on the user's device.
According to Apple, Smart Stack will soon have the ability to automatically add new widgets "when you need them," based on factors such as time and location.
This upgrade aims to make information access more intuitive and personalized for users.
Photo curation
watchOS 11 introduces AI-curated 'photos' watch face
The final AI-driven enhancement announced for watchOS 11 is a new "photos" watch face. This feature uses machine learning to identify and curate photos from the user's library.
The introduction of this innovative watch face underscores Apple's commitment to integrating advanced technology into its products, enhancing user experience with personalized content.