Personally, I’d have liked to have seen a stairs goal that makes use of the altimeter. Apple is careful to not demotivate with all the carrot dangling. If you’re close to unlocking a new achievement then the Apple Watch 3 will also provide a gentle prod in the right direction – but only when a target is within reach. Such prompts are likely to put you in the right frame of mind. Or, on waking up the Watch will notify that you closed all three rings the previous day and to aim for the same today. You’ll receive prompts throughout the day, which watchOS 4 improves through better context and motivation.įor example, you might be made aware that you’re lagging behind a little in your move target compared to previous days, or that you’ll close a ring if you take an 11-minute brisk walk.
The ring-based progress is an easy primer to ensure you’re conscious of your activity, helping to motivate you to ‘close the rings’. A dedicated activity-based watch face make it easy to determine your progress at a glance, or you can simply dive into the Activity app. The day-to-day activity tracking has improved, too, although it continues to focus on three activity rings: move, exercise and stand targets. Previous Apple Watch models had to piggyback the elevation data from your iPhone, so those opting for a phone-free experience missed out on this extra layer of information. Those hill sprints will now be tracked in all their glory. In the Watch Series 3, the GPS from the Series 2 is now joined by an altimeter so the device can keep an eye on the number of stairs you climb throughout the day, as well as the elevation data during your workouts. It’s a great incentive and way to not pay outright for the Apple Watch, provided you take out a suitable insurance plan that is. Vitality lets you spread the cost across 24 months, charging between no charge or £12.50 a month based on how health-conscious you’ve been. In the UK for instance you can currently get an Apple Watch 3 with Vitality for free or at a reduced price depending on how active you’ve been.
As such, don’t be surprised to see health and life insurance firms offering up Apple Watch devices as part of their plans. Many of watchOS 4’s improvements centre around fitness tracking, which was already a significant focus for the Apple Watch Series 2. Apple Watch 3 – Health and fitness tracking
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