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# 10 Awesome Features Coming in watchOS 5 (podcast episode #96)
- URL: https://birchtree.me/blog/10-awesome-features-coming-in-watchos-5-podcast-episode-96/
- Published: 2018-06-05T13:45:33.000Z
- Updated: 2018-06-05T13:45:33.000Z
- Author: Matt Birchler
- Tags: podcast, #Import 2023-06-01 22:41, #Import 2025-03-29 19:29

Apple unveiled watchOS 5 yesterday and here are my 10 most exciting features I've seen and used in the first beta so far.

1. Automatic workout detection
2. Advanced running features (steps-per-minute, rolling pace)
3. Walkie talkie
4. Podcasts
5. Audio apps in the background
6. Grouped notifications
7. Third party integration to Siri face
8. Web views!
9. Better DND
10. Volume controls

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