Tuesday, 31 January 2017

Apple launches watchOS 3.2; add theater mode and SiriKit




Apple has released a new beta update for watchOS, the operating system that is powering its Watch products. The update, watchOS 3.2 beta (14V52-5d) is available to developers to check out the latest features and upcoming code changes to update their applications. One thing to keep in mind is that the company has added two features, the first one is called "Theater Mode" and the other feature is called "SiriKit".

'Theater Mode' as suggested to get to the iPhone as part of iOS 10.3, but we did not see any concrete evidence that it expects tips on Twitter. This is the first time that Apple has officially mentioned 'Theater Mode' in the official changelog, but in watchOS. One thing to keep in mind is that the implementation of the theater mode is somewhat different and improves the existing 'Do Not Disturb' mode already available in watchOS.

The main thing is that this mode, when enabled, will prevent your Apple Watch from lighting in a dim situation such as a theater, a meeting or anything else unless you physically touch the portable device. This is very far from the "Do Not Disturb" mode where the screen would light up any time you move your arm. This feature mutes the sound of the device and users continue to receive notifications, including haptic feedback.

Another important feature is that Apple is opening Siri for third-party applications that will allow them to take advantage of the deep integration of Siri with the operating system to do things like aksing Siri to book a taxi, make payments among other things, which is more easier for Third-party application developers to extend the functionality of their applications.






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