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Apple released iOS 16.2 earlier today (12/14), and at the same time released an update of watchOS 9.2 to users of Apple Watch 4 subsequent models.

In addition to fixing some bugs in the previous version, after upgrading to watchOS version 9.2, it also brings new functions such as "route racing" and adding wallet "shared keys" for family members.

At the same time, for the three watch models launched this year, including Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch SE (2nd generation) and Apple Watch Ultra, the built-in car accident detection function has been further optimized.

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Summarize the five major new key functions of watchOS 9.2 version as follows:

●Specially for lovers of running and cycling, we have added the new officially launched "Route Race" function, you can choose to compare with the training route of the last time or the best record race, so as to understand the current cost time and kilometers.

This feature is available for Apple Watch Series 4 (and later) models.

●The new custom "kick boxing" algorithm in the "Physical Training" App provides more accurate measurement indicators.

●Supports noise-canceling headphones to display ambient noise.

When using wireless earphones with active noise reduction function such as: AirPods Pro (1st generation) and AirPods Max, when the external ambient noise is reduced, the "Ambient Volume has been reduced" will be displayed on the "Noise" app on the surface of Apple Watch. ", you can further set whether to suspend the noise reduction function of the earphones.

●In terms of family sharing settings, after family members are invited to join the "Family" App, they can control HomePod smart speakers, smart lights and other smart home-related devices and accessories.

In addition, it supports the use of home shared keys and door lock functions in the "Wallet".

●Auxiliary function, this version is aimed at Apple Watch Ultra users, when using the assistive touch function to open the visual signal display, it can also support the use of Siri voice control function.

In addition, the bug fixes of watchOS 9.2 include: improving the response time and accuracy of "Assistive Touch" and "Quick Action" gesture items; optimizing Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch SE 2nd Generation and Apple Watch Ultra's car crash detection feature, and fixes for bugs that caused the "Mindfulness" app to break.