Several third-party apps are expected to support widgets on Apple Watch with the release of watchOS 10. Here is a summary of notable apps and their anticipated widget functionalities:
Expected Third-Party Apps with Widgets
- Heart Analyzer: Currently one of the few apps confirmed to have a widget, focusing on health metrics.
- Air Matters: This app provides information on air quality and pollen levels, making it useful for users with allergies or respiratory issues.
- App in the Air & Flighty: Both apps are tailored for frequent travelers, offering widgets that track flight statuses and travel itineraries.
- Streaks: Known for task and habit tracking, Streaks is anticipated to offer a widget that displays daily health data and tasks.
- Windy: This weather app is expected to feature a radar widget, providing real-time weather updates.
- CARROT Weather: A popular weather application that is likely to include a widget showcasing current conditions and forecasts.
Widget Functionality
These widgets will be integrated into the Smart Stack, which uses contextual information such as time and location to display the most relevant widgets throughout the day. Users can customize their Smart Stack by adding or removing widgets as needed[2][5][6].
As developers continue to update their applications for watchOS 10, more third-party widgets are likely to emerge, enhancing the functionality of the Apple Watch.
Citations:[1] https://forums.developer.apple.com/forums/thread/736589
[2] https://www.reddit.com/r/AppleWatch/comments/16xq8o7/what_are_the_best_thirdparty_watch_widgets/
[3] https://developer.apple.com/videos/play/wwdc2023/10029/
[4] https://support.apple.com/en-qa/guide/watch/apd99e3c6a68/watchos
[5] https://support.apple.com/guide/watch/see-widgets-in-the-smart-stack-apdecf142fb9/watchos
[6] https://support.apple.com/guide/watch/apps-on-apple-watch-apdf1ebf8704/watchos
[7] https://discussions.apple.com/thread/254205106
[8] https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/sync-a-third-party-workout-app-iph392b962da/ios