Apple releases watchOS 9.2 with support for automatic running track detection, Race Route, and more

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Apple released watchOS 9 again in September, after to begin with revealing it at some stage in WWDC22. This year, the small OS added even smaller adjustments. Apart from new watch faces, medicine records, progressed sleep monitoring metrics, and a richer Workout app, there may be now no longer a number of pleasure at the user-going through side. Nonetheless, the corporation has been operating on minor updates to convey a few greater additions and fasten leftover bugs. watchOS nine.2 is now to be had to the public, after many weeks of beta trying out with builders and enthusiasts. It brings guide for automated going for walks music detection, the Race Route function, and greater.

watchOS 9.2 Changelog

watchOS 9.2 includes new features, improvements, and bug fixes, including:

Outdoor Run workout now automatically detects when you arrive at a running track and provides track specific metrics
Race Route lets you compete against your previous performance in Outdoor Run, Outdoor Cycle, and Outdoor Wheelchair Workouts
New custom Kickboxing algorithm in the Workout app for more accurate metrics
Noise app displays when environmental sound levels are reduced while wearing AirPods Pro (1st generation) and AirPods Max with active noise cancellation
Apple Card users with a Savings account can now check their balance in Wallet
Family Setup users can be invited to the Home app to control HomePod speakers and smart home accessories, and unlock doors with home keys in Wallet
Accessibility support to visualize when Siren is in use on Apple Watch Ultra
Improved response time and accuracy of hand gesture controls for AssistiveTouch and Quick Actions
Crash Detection optimizations on Apple Watch Ultra, Apple Watch Series 8, and Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)
Fix for bug that causes display of incorrect watch time immediately after dismissing an alarm in Sleep Focus
Fix for bug causing interruptions to mindfulness sessions

As the overall changelog above highlights, watchOS 9.2 does not convey lots of visible adjustments or capabilities to the table. Nonetheless, many customers will respect the capacity to mechanically hit upon going for walks tracks, the Race Route function that allows them to compete in opposition to their preceding records, and the enhancements protected on this build.

To update your Apple Watch:

Launch the Watch app on your iPhone.
Tap on General.
Select Software Update.
Give the page a few seconds to refresh.
Click on Download and install after the update appears.
Make sure you keep your Apple Watch connected to a power source until the installation process concludes.