Starting with watchOS 9, the upcoming Apple Watch operating system is the biggest update in years. Not only does it end Apple Watch Series 3 support, but fully embraces the bigger screens, revamps the Workout app, and also brings new possibilities to developers.

For Lotrič, Gentler Streak will be able to take advantage of new APIs, such as the WeatherKit and new sleep tracking data.

“We’re really looking forward to WeatherKit, because, in the future, we can make suggestions based on the weather. If it’s raining outside, we won’t recommend an Outdoor Run. We’ll also be adding weather and temperature information after you finish a workout,” she says. “Sleep tracking can be handy. Gentler Streak will be able to understand how well you slept and give you overall suggestions.”

If you’re not familiar, Gentler Streak features an Activity Path in which you can see if you’re pushing too hard or if you could increase your workout on a daily basis. With the Heart Rate Zone’s metric, it shows in real-time on your wrist how’s your fitness.

“Apple adding Heart Rate Zones enforces our concept, shows we’re going on the right direction, but our goal is very specific since Gentler Streak evolves around your health activity levels, which the Workout app doesn’t,” she says. “In the future, we are also adding new screens so users can see more data using the Digital Crown.

“It’s OK, you can rest,” Go Gentler’s goal is compassion

While Apple’s focus is on closing the activity rings, Gentler Streak wants you to be conscious of your health and fitness.

I think that the world is hungry for someone to tell you that it’s OK to rest, because resting is not the same as quitting. Resting is as important as being active, being compassionate about yourself.

After next week’s release, Gentler Streak plans to bring a new tab on the iPhone app called Health.

Gentler Streak to add Lock Screen widgets, more complications with iOS 16 and watchOS 9 launch

Last but not least, Gentler Streak is already working on Lock Screen widgets for the iOS 16 update for later this fall. In addition, there’s a variety of widgets and complications coming after watchOS 9 launches.

It’s going to be all about your relevant metrics and trends and you’ll be able to connect the dots between your body and how you feel. We plan to introduce resting, Vo2 Max, period, sleeping, but [this] depends on how useful and helpful these metrics can be for the user.

The app is free to download here on the App Store but requires a subscription to take full advantage of it. The Premium Monthly is $6.99 and Premium Yearly is $19.99.

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