According to reports, the latest Apple Watch 11 update will finally allow users to change the default ringtone on their Apple Watch. The Cupertino-based tech giant announced WatchOS 11, its latest operating system for its smartwatches, on June 10 at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024.
Highlights included the new Vitals app and other Smart Stack widgets. One feature that Apple hasn’t announced but is rumored to be coming to the Apple Watch is the ability to change the default ringtone.
Change ringtone in watchOS 11
Currently, Apple Watch users only have one ringtone and no way to change it. According to a report from 9to5Mac, this will change in a future update. With the watchOS 11 developer beta update, users can enjoy eight original ringtones, including two original ringtones: Pebbles (phone ringtone), Focus, Jingle (original ringtone), Nighthawk, Transmit, Twirl, Windup and Wonder Song Bells
In addition to changing the ringtone, users can also set sounds for various alerts, notifications and reminders, including text messages and emails.
While changing the ringtone is already possible, the report speculates that users will still be able to set a specific ringtone on their Apple Watch.
More unannounced features in watchOS 11
With watchOS 11, Apple will also reportedly introduce automatic sleep tracking for the Apple Watch. Before the update, Apple Watch only recorded sleep activity when the Sleep Focus mode was changed.
Additionally, the new Smart Stack widget for Shazam is also available. Previously, the app was available to Apple users via the App Store or Siri, but this new link could also enable faster music searches.
Compatible with watchOS 11
The watchOS 11 developer beta update is now available for users and can be downloaded through Apple’s developer program. Meanwhile, Apple announces that the public watchOS 11 update will be available for the Apple Watch Series 6 later this year.
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