2 weeks Ago By [email protected] (Dan Bracaglia)
Apple has a new tool for surfers, open-water swimmers, saltwater boating enthusiasts and ocean lovers everywhere. The freshly released Apple Tides app is available on all the best Apple Watch models with the release of watchOS 11 . A simple and effective way to monitor the conditions at all your favorite beaches, the Tides app has detailed information for thousands of locations around the world, including seven-day tide charts, wind and weather conditions, sunrise and sunset times and more.
Best of all, you don't need the latest Apple Watch 10 or Apple Watch Ultra 2 to try it, even if they are two of the best smartwatch models around. As long as your Apple Watch is compatible with watchOS 11 , you're good to go. So, grab a towel, some sunscreen, your best set of flip-flops and maybe a wetsuit — depending on water conditions — it's time to dive into the Apple Watch Tides app.
How to use the Apple Watch Tides app in watchOS 11 Read on to see full illustrated instructions for each step. And with that, you now know how to navigate the new Apple Watch Tides app in watchOS 11 like a pro sailor charting a narrow entry to port. Use it to plan your next surf trip, figure out the perfect time to shoot epic sunrise or sunset beach photos and so much more.
It really couldn't be any easier to operate. Want more ways to get the most out of your Apple Watch? If you've already made the jump to watchOS 11you can now do all sorts of cool new things like translate languages from your wrist , pause your Apple Watch Activity Rings , use Apple's awesome Check In safety feature and a lot more. Additionally, here’s how to use Apple’s handy double-tap gesture , how to track sleep on the Apple Watch and how to retrace steps and stay safe while hiking with the Apple Watch Backtrack feature .
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