Starting Tuesday, Apple Watch users can install watchOS 7.3. This adds support for the recently announced “Time to Walk” audio feature for Fitness+ subscribers. There’s also a new Unity watch face. Plus, the ECG app will be available in four additional Asian countries.
New features for Apple Watch users
Time to Walk promises interesting and encouraging audio stories to liven up walking for exercise. Stars like Dolly Parton and Draymond Green talk about their lives and the obstacles they overcame. The feature is part of the new Apple Fitness+ service, which debuted with watchOS 7.2.
The Unity watch face is part of Apple’s celebration of Black History Month.
Also, after installing Tuesday’s update, the ECG app will be available for users of Apple Watch Series 4 or later who are in Japan, Mayotte, Philippines, and Thailand. The same is true for irregular heart rhythm notifications.
watchOS 7.3 changelog
The official release notes for the new update say:
watchOS 7.3 includes new features, improvements, and bug fixes, including:
- Unity watch face–inspired by the colors of the Pan-African Flag, the shapes change throughout the day as you move creating a face that’s unique to you
- Time to Walk for Apple Fitness+ subscribers–an audio experience in the Workout app where guests share inspiring stories as you walk
- ECG app on Apple Watch Series 4 or later in Japan, Mayotte, Philippines, and Thailand
- Irregular heart rhythm notifications in Japan, Mayotte, Philippines, Taiwan, and Thailand
- Fix for an issue where Control Center and Notification Center may be unresponsive when Zoom is enabled
Update your Apple Watch today
Tuesday’s update can be installed directly onto the Apple Watch, as long as the wearable is connected to Wi-Fi. From the Settings app, just navigate to General > Software Update. Then tap Download and Install.
Alternatively, this update can be installed from an iPhone by opening the Apple Watch app and going to My Watch > General > Software Update. Note: Cupertino says the Apple Watch needs to be connected to its charger during installation.
