watchOS 9: Here's what we know so far about new features, supported devices, and more

Now that WWDC 2022 has officially announced, we are preparing for the release of watchOS 9. This will mark the next major version of the Apple Watch software platform. Below we take a look back at all the latest rumors and expectations for watchOS 9 this year, including new features, release information, and more.

When will watchOS 9 be released?

watchOS 9 may be announced during the WWDC 2022 keynote on June 6. The event will be online, but some students and developers will be able to attend Apple Park keynotes in person.

Following the announcement, Apple will test the operating system for several months before releasing it to all users around September, as the company has done over the past few years.

watchOS 9 supported devices

#One of the biggest questions people ask every year is whether Apple will drop support for any older Apple Watch models. With the release of watchOS 8 last year, Apple maintained compatibility with all devices supported by watchOS 7, albeit with many feature limitations.

As rumors indicate that Apple may eventually drop the Apple Watch Series 3 from its lineup, watchOS 9 will likely be the last update for the smartwatch in 2017. Apple is holding on for another year because of its affordability and compatibility with Apple Fitness. Here is a list of devices that should support watchOS 9:

• Apple Watch Series 7
• Apple Watch Series 6
• Apple Watch SE
• Apple Watch Series 5
• Apple Watch Series 4
• Apple Watch Series 3

What’s New in watchOS 9

Although not much is known about watchOS 9, amid rumors about the Apple Watch Series 8, Mark Gurman of Bloomberg gave some tidbits about what to expect from watchOS this year. Here are some of the features we should expect from the next operating system Apple Watch

• Atrial fibrillation burden detection, or the ability to monitor how often a user is in atrial fibrillation over a specific period;
• Low power mode for use with apps and features, extended Power Reserve toggle;
• Satellite connectivity for sending SMS and SOS alerts to emergency services when away from cellular connectivity;
• New Sleep Tracking Features;
• New Women’s Health and Medication Tracking Features in the Health app;
• New Workouts;
• New and improved watch faces.

We expect more details about watchOS 9 to emerge as WWDC 2022 approaches on June 6. However, in the meantime, it looks like watchOS 9 could be an interesting upgrade, with Apple focusing on larger screens and better fitness tracking.

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