![]() In any case, I might go to CES in January, and if so I’ll give it a whirl – though, the track I typically use at UNLV next to the Las Vegas strip is certainly IAAF, so it’s probably not too much of a good test of things. For all the algorithmic prowess that Apple has, I’m still perplexed about why they’d go down this route. It’s only available in the US today, it only works on “standard 400m tracks”, specifically per IAAF specifications, and won’t work on the myriad of other 400m tracks with other quirks (whereas the Garmin/COROS/Wahoo methods do). As I’ve said all along, this is the one area I pretty strongly disagree with Apple on. While Apple’s method has the benefit of skipping the two-loop learning phase, it’s also not really scalable. ![]() It then saves that specific track for the future. This model is hugely different from what Garmin/COROS/Wahoo do with their running track mode, which ‘learn’ the track within about 1-2 laps. Additionally, it’ll show (as seen above from DesFit), the exact lane number you’re running, as a reminder. You’ll get lane-appropriate distances, and your satellite map will even be snapped to the correct lane. At that point, it’ll track your workout and map snapped to the track. When in the Outdoor Run mode, once at the track (either at the start or mid-run), it’ll prompt you for the lane you’re using. This works both at the track, as well if you start a run away from the track and arrive at the track. This first feature is only for the US, as it uses an Apple Maps database of all tracks, with the exact track parameters. Both of these new features were previously outlined during Apple’s launch keynote all the way back in September. Note that these updates come via Apple watchOS 9.2, which is available for all Apple Watch Series 4/5/6/7/8/SE/Ultra editions. However, I’ve included a video from DesFit above, who was able to test the Track Running and Race Route features. Also, some of these features are not available in all countries (including mine), making it a bit trickier to test. Given this is basically a firmware update-style post, I’m going to try and cover as much ground as possible. In this quick post, I’m going to iterate through what’s new on the Apple Watch side, and give a few thoughts on it. But also in other areas like expanding out iPhone 14 Emergency SOS via Satellite to some European countries. This has been a busy last week or two for Apple, especially in the watch realm.
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