Apple is preparing a service Find My Watch and monitor the quality of sleep for Apple Watch

Apple is developing a new software update for Apple Watch with a number of additional functions. The list of new features smart clock sources call service definition geolocation data in case of theft and the application for the analysis of the quality of sleep.

According to 9to5Mac, Apple developers have completed testing the update, which includes improvements in security, fitness, Wi-Fi, and integration with third-party applications. One of the functions of the firmware is built service «Find My Watch», which allows you to track the location of a wearable computer. Users will be able to download Apple Watch app for iPhone and iPad, or go to the special web page through your account to access the functionality of the service.

«Find My Watch» will determine the location of the "smart" hours in the case of loss or theft, remotely lock your device, clear the built-in memory. It will be possible to remotely trigger a beep at maximum volume, which emits an electronic bracelet. In addition, Apple Watch will not allow the owner to lose iPhone. It is necessary to forget somewhere smart and go as if out of range Bluetooth watch will give a signal.


In addition, Apple is working on a new fitness opportunities. In particular, the company is experimenting with the function of an irregular heart rhythm, in order to inform the user of possible danger. The emergence of such an option but the question - at the beginning of the year the Office of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) refused to register Apple Watch in the category of "medical equipment".

In the near future Apple plans to add to the smart watch built-in monitor blood pressure and function of tracking the quality of sleep, and in the long term - the sensor glucose. As a result, users will be able to find out your blood sugar levels while using the device.

Among other features of the updated platform Apple Watch called custom widgets complication. In most of the dials you can add a full set of complications. Some of them are traditional, such as moon phase, sunrise and sunset, while others are only available in Apple Watch: stock prices, weather forecasts, the next event on the calendar, and daily activities. Now users can select only from the ready-made, but in the future third-party developers will be able to offer their own solutions.

With the release of the software update Apple Watch must be supported by native applications. The exact timing of the release update is not yet known.