June 2021
watchOS 8 brings new access, connectivity, and mindfulness features to Apple Watch
Apple today previewed watchOS 8, with impactful new features that make the world’s most advanced wearable operating system even more essential.
Apple advances personal health by introducing secure sharing and new insights
Apple today previewed advanced consumer health and wellness insights for users, as well as new tools for supporting loved ones, coming with iOS 15.
May 2021
Apple previews powerful software updates designed for people with disabilities
Apple today announced powerful software features designed for people with mobility, vision, hearing, and cognitive disabilities.
Apple Watch Pride Edition bands celebrate the diverse LGBTQ+ movement
This year’s Apple Watch Pride Edition bands feature a broader set of colors to represent the diversity and history of the LGBTQ+ community.
April 2021
iOS 14.5 offers Unlock iPhone with Apple Watch, diverse Siri voices, and more
iOS 14.5 brings new features including unlocking iPhone with Apple Watch while wearing a face mask, new Siri voices, privacy controls, and more.
Apple Fitness+ introduces new workouts, trainers, and Time to Walk guest
Apple Fitness+, the first fitness service built around Apple Watch, unveils programs geared toward pregnant women, older adults, and beginners.
March 2021
Apple Women’s Health Study releases preliminary data
The Apple Women’s Health Study team at Harvard Chan School released a preliminary study update on women and their menstrual symptoms.
Apple Hearing Study shares new insights on hearing health
Apple is sharing key insights from its Apple Hearing Study to encourage others to better understand and manage their hearing health.
February 2021
Apple celebrates Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day
Apple celebrates Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day with exclusive content and curated collections across all of its services.
An Apple Watch anniversary gift and the future it helped change
Bob March is one of the many Apple Watch users who have been alerted to a potential heart condition through their device.
January 2021
Apple celebrates Black History Month
To celebrate Black History Month, Apple is launching new editorial collections that highlight Black creators, artists, developers, and businesses.
Time to Walk: An inspiring audio walking experience comes to Apple Fitness+
Apple today unveiled Time to Walk, an immersive new audio walking experience on Apple Watch for Fitness+ subscribers.
December 2020
Apple Fitness+: The next era of fitness is here, and everyone’s invited
Apple Fitness+ is now available, bringing inclusive, welcoming studio workouts to iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV so users can work out anytime, anywhere.
Cardio fitness notifications are available today on Apple Watch
With iOS 14.3 and watchOS 7.2, Apple Watch users can view their cardio fitness level and receive notifications about it in the Health app on iPhone.
Apple Fitness+: The future of fitness launches December 14
Apple Fitness+, the first fitness experience built around Apple Watch, will launch on December 14.
September 2020
New Apple Watch and iPad features enable wellness, fitness, and creativity
New iPad and Apple Watch models bring significant developments in health and wellness features to Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV.
Apple Watch SE: The ultimate combination of design, function, and value
Apple today announced Apple Watch SE, combining the key advancements of Apple Watch and a design customers love with a new, more affordable price.
Singapore and Apple partner on national health initiative using Apple Watch
The government of Singapore and Apple today announced their partnership on LumiHealth, a healthy activity and behaviors program that uses Apple Watch.
Apple Watch Series 6 delivers breakthrough wellness and fitness capabilities
Apple today announced Apple Watch Series 6, featuring a Blood Oxygen sensor and app, new case finishes, Family Setup with watchOS 7, and more.
Apple extends the Apple Watch experience to the entire family
Family Setup in watchOS 7 brings the communication, health, fitness, and safety features of Apple Watch to kids and older family members.