watchOS 9 updates the Compass app on Apple Watch into a new and improved version. It now brings new handy features that specifically make wayfinding easier than ever.
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Apple has finally rolled out the new version of watchOS to millions of Apple Watch users in various parts of the world.
While various performance improvements and bug fixes in the new update make the overall experience much more seamless, there are also new exciting features to look forward to.
watchOS 9 Updates Compass App on Apple Watch
To be more precise, one of the most notable changes in the new watchOS 9 update is the improved Apple Watch compass app.
In fact, as per the latest report by Mac Rumors, Apple introduced the much-hyped Apple Watch Ultra while flaunting the new and improved Compass app on the smart wearable.
And now, the iPhone maker has finally rolled out the all-new watchOS 9 after months of testing in the beta phase.
It is currently available in various Apple Watch models, including the Series 5 and the newer releases, as well as the budget-friendly SE variant.
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However, it is worth mentioning that the wayfinding feature only works on Series 6 and later releases.
But that does not necessarily mean that Series 5 users are no longer getting the new version of watchOS. It only means that they are missing some key features due to the limitation of their older wearable devices.
With that, the new watchOS 9 update brings the new Compass app to eligible Apple Watch devices.
The new Compass app now notably comes with integrated wayfinding, according to a recent report by 9to5 Mac.
The new Waypoints function allows Series 6 and later users to see an analog compass view, as well as a digital view of directions.
Compass App: Hybrid and Zoom Views
Besides the new wayfinding feature, the renowned tech giant flaunts that its updated app now lets users explore a more comprehensive view of various information. It is all thanks to the all-new view options on the Apple Watch app, such as the hybrid and zoomable view.
The zoomable view essentially allows users to take a closer look at various compass information, such as longitude, latitude, elevation, incline, and bearing, Mac Rumors notes in its report.
On the other hand, the hybrid view offers both the analog and digital view simultaneously, allowing users to see more useful information.
As mentioned, the all-new rugged version of the wearable device, aptly named the Apple Watch Ultra, rocks the new Waypoints feature.
What sets it apart from other Apple Watch variants is that it sports a new Action Button, allowing users to create waypoints even when they are offline.
