watchOS 11 benefits from built-in Shazam widget to identify songs

Lina Portman3 weeks ago

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The watchOS 11 update that Apple plans to release this fall features several new widgets, including a built-in Shazam widget. Shazam was able to be downloaded to the Apple Watch from the Apple Watch App Store or accessed through Siri, but it was not available through the Smart Stack feature.

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Apple plans to add a Shazam widget to Smart Stack with the watchOS 11 update, making it quicker to access without ‌Siri‌ or downloading an app. You can access the Apple Watch Smart Stack by rotating the Digital Crown.

The Smart Stack gets better with the update and widgets will be displayed based on time, location and other factors, and live activities are supported to track sports games or an upcoming ride directly from the wrist.

Besides Shazam, other new additions to the Smart Stack widget include severe weather alerts, translation, workout load (a new workout feature in watchOS 11), photos, and distance. watchOS 11 is currently available to developers for testing, with Apple planning to release the software publicly this fall.

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