The Apple Watch is expected to improve with the launch of the second generation Watch OS. Some of the new features included in the OS are as follows:

Apps work natively

With the new OS, apps created by third party developers can interact directly with sensors onboard the watch, which results in faster operation. For example, when an app monitors the heart rate of the user, the information no longer has to be relayed via the HealthKit to the app on the paired iPhone.

Use doodles for communication

When using a Wi-Fi network, the Apple Watch can be used to send doodles to another Apple Watch. These can be drawn on the screen and sent within minutes.

New activation lock feature

Stealing an Apple Watch has now become harder due to the new activation lock feature. This features prompts users to enter their iCloud ID and password, as soon as they power and activate the device.

Include more friends on the wheel

The friend's wheel on the Apple Watch formerly consisted of just 12 friends. However, users can now configure the device and create additional circles, each of which will be able to house 12 friends.

Create new watch faces

The option to personalize the watch faces on the Apple Watch has improved and now, users can choose from time lapse videos of famous city skylines. In addition, they can set an image from their album as the watch face or simply have a number of specific images scroll by whenever they raise their hand.

New nightstand mode

With the new nightstand mode, users can display a clock when the Apple Watch is charging.

Time travel feature

This feature enables users to view information, whether from the past or in the future.

Configurable complications

Complications like weather and activity goals, which are often displayed along with the watch face, can now be modified by third party app developers. This means a user can move out complications, which are not needed and install others that are more practical for the user.