Apple a livré ce soir aux développeurs et aux testeurs inscrits au programme de logiciels bêta la release candidate pour watchOS 7.2. Signe que la version finale est toute proche, et encore plus depuis que le constructeur a annoncé le lancement de son service Fitness+ le 14 décembre. Ce dernier est intimement lié à l'Apple Watch, les informations relevés par l'app Exercices s'affichant en temps réel durant les cours.

Pour le reste du monde qui n'aura pas accès à Fitness+, watchOS 7.2 proposera tout de même une nouvelle notification pour la santé cardiovasculaire.

watchOS 7.2 : les notes de version

watchOS 7.2 includes new features and improvements, including Apple Fitness+, a personalized fitness experience powered by Apple Watch. Additional features include low cardio fitness notifications and support for braille displays. This update also contains performance improvements.

Apple Fitness+

• A new fitness experience powered by Apple Watch with studio-style workouts available on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV
• Video workouts added each week in ten popular workout types: High Intensity Interval Training, Indoor Cycling, Yoga, Core, Strength, Dance, Rowing, Treadmill Walking, Treadmill Running, and Mindful Cooldown
• Fitness+ subscription available in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and United States

This update also includes the following features and improvements:

• Option to be notified when your cardio fitness is at a low level
• Ability to review your cardio fitness level based on your age and sex in the Health app on iPhone
• Atrial fibrillation classification at heart rates above 100 BPM now offered in the ECG app in most regions where the app is available
• Support for the ECG app on Apple Watch Series 4 or later in Taiwan
• Support for braille displays with VoiceOver
• Support for Family Setup in Bahrain, Canada, Norway, and Spain (Cellular models of Apple Watch Series 4 or later and Apple Watch SE)