Although Apple's WWDC 2024 event focused primarily on Apple Intelligence and the presentation quickly surpassed watchOS 11, there are many features that are barely mentioned, or not mentioned at all, that are worth digging into.
Spotted by MacRumors, the new OS update for the top Apple Watches (unfortunately, Apple Watches 5 and earlier will not be supported) will contain the ability to pause your Activity Ring progress or customize your daily goals. You'll be able to more easily fit your fitness goals into the rest of your life with a convenient new fit.
For example, if you know you're going to have a busy work day or are traveling on a 14-hour flight, your watch would thus far record your activity levels below your goals for that day. That sounds like a small inconvenience to some, but for others, the catharsis of hitting those high streaks can only be matched by the devastation of it crashing for others.
You can now set custom goals by day of the week to fine-tune your production. For example, if you exercise every other day, you can ensure that your activity levels adapt appropriately.
To do this, MacRumors discovered that you can head to the Fitness app in iOS 18, select a ring, and choose Summary > Custom to adjust your calorie burning goals. You can also pause the streak completely, which is ideal in case of an injury or if you have to skip that gym session because you need to do the school run.
You can pause a Movement, Exercise, or Stand ring for up to 90 days and immediately pick up where you left off. This is ideal for people looking to relax and unwind during a week's vacation or an extended period of injury or rest.
