Users who have updated iOS 8.2 have noticed that the Apple Watch application icon that cannot be deleted has become a permanent fixture on their phone. However, many people are still confused about what settings can be made in it.
Preliminary reveal of functional interface
With the official release of iOS 8.2 in early 2015, developer Hamza Sood successfully activated the settings section prepared for the Apple Watch, and then released a large number of screenshots to the public. These images clearly presented the complete functional layout of the supporting application to the outside world for the first time, allowing users to know in advance before the watch was released.
These screenshots show that the internal organizational structure of the application is not a disorganized mess, but has clear categories. Users can use it to manage various basic information on the watch in advance, such as the style of the dial and display content, etc. This lays the foundation for quick pairing and use after getting the physical product on April 24.
The four core menu pages
In the beta version at that time, Apple Watch settings mainly revolved around four core pages. The first page focuses on the contact function, which allows users to manage the contact list displayed on the watch. The second page integrates various data monitoring settings related to health and fitness.
The third page corresponds to the message function, and the fourth page corresponds to the calendar function. Here the user can set the method of information reminder, and can also synchronize some calendar events to his watch. The purpose of such clear classification is to enable users to efficiently handle daily affairs on a small watch screen.
Rich customization options
With this built-in application, users can deeply customize their Apple Watch. Among them, there is a key setting link, which is to select complex functions such as weather, next schedule or activity circle progress displayed on the main display. This selection behavior determines the information the user sees at first glance when he raises his wrist.
Another practical function is to manage locally stored content. Users can synchronize specific music playlists or photo albums to the watch. In this way, during exercise, even without carrying a mobile phone, you can still listen to music or view photos. Here, you can also pre-edit personalized quick reply text message templates.
Body and interaction settings
The newly leaked details include somatosensory settings that suit personal habits. Users can choose the direction of the crown according to whether they are left- or right-handed to ensure the convenience of operation. This thoughtful design takes into account the usage habits of different people.
The intensity of the tactile feedback and the volume of the notification sound can be finely adjusted. Users can set tap reminders of different intensities for different types of notifications, so that important information will not be missed and embarrassing situations can be avoided in meetings and other occasions.
More menus and potential features
In addition to the four main pages, there is a "More" menu in the application. This menu is like a function storage box and integrates all setting options that are not listed separately on the front desk. This allows the structure of the entire application to maintain a clear primary and secondary structure and ensures complete functionality.
It should be noted that at that time, these Apple Watch-related applications were still in the testing stage. The developer emphasized that the description or corresponding location of certain functions may change in the final official version of iOS 8.2, which fully reflects that Apple products are still being continuously polished and optimized before they are launched on the market.
Expectations and preparations before release
Apple Watch is scheduled to be officially launched in the first batch of countries and regions on April 24, 2015. The push of iOS 8.2 is equivalent to paving the software path for connecting to the watch for millions of iPhone users. It allows potential buyers to familiarize themselves with the operation in advance and build expectations for use.
For those users who have upgraded their systems, the icon that cannot be deleted is no longer just a placeholder, but has transformed into a control center full of possibilities. It heralds the arrival of a new way of deeply and personalized interaction with devices worn on the wrist.
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