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# watchOS 8: The Better Computer Concept
- URL: https://birchtree.me/blog/watchos-8-the-better-computer-concept/
- Published: 2021-01-25T16:58:46.000Z
- Updated: 2021-01-25T16:58:46.000Z
- Author: Matt Birchler
- Tags: video, #Import 2023-06-01 22:41, #Import 2025-03-29 19:29

This is the first year that I've had a serious YouTube presence, so I moved my annual concept/wishlist for the new version of watchOS over there this time. Check out the video below, but if you wanted a summary, here's what I cover:

1. Always-on screen improvments
2. Control Center complications
3. Better recent apps view
4. Fitness and Workouts enhancements
5. Fitness+ outdoor workouts (audio guidance rather than visual)
6. Workout auto-detection improvements
7. Edit workouts after the fact
8. Workout progress on the iPhone lock screen
9. Customize the rings more
10. Better stand notifications
11. Weekend Getaway mode
12. New watch faces (especially an advancements of the Siri face)
13. Flashlight colors besides white and red
14. Faster wireless everything
15. Scribble autocomplete
16. Custom notification sounds
17. Play audio from music/podcasts