Apple Watch App Updates: New Route and Offline Maps Features

Key Takeaways

1. Strava introduces a new route feature for Apple Watch that displays maps for activities like running and cycling.
2. The Strava route tool provides pre-set routes based on user data and offers offline maps and hands-free directions for subscribers.
3. The updated Komoot app for Apple Watch includes offline routes with turn-by-turn navigation available to all users, without needing a subscription.
4. Users can explore detailed map information in the Komoot app by zooming in with the digital crown and track activities directly on the watch.
5. Both the Strava and Komoot app updates are available for download in the Apple App Store.

Apple Watch owners are getting exciting new tools for route planning and navigation through two applications. These features are part of an update for the Strava Apple Watch app and a fresh komoot app designed for the smartwatch.

Strava’s New Route Feature

Strava is launching a new route capability for Apple Watch users. This lets you see maps directly on your watch while participating in activities such as running, cycling, and hiking. The feature was first noticed by users on Reddit and has now been officially confirmed by the company. The Strava route tool provides a list of pre-set routes based on the activity you choose, superimposing a guiding line on a GPS map. The recommended routes are generated from data collected from Strava users. Additionally, subscribers can use offline maps and enjoy hands-free route directions.

Komoot App Enhancements

The updated Komoot app for Apple Watch also introduces similar functionalities. Users can now access offline routes with turn-by-turn navigation. Unlike the Strava features, this is available to all users and does not necessitate a Premium subscription. Another new addition is the ability to explore map details more thoroughly, allowing you to zoom in to see streets, paths, or trails in detail using the digital crown. Moreover, you can now track activities directly from the watch, with information such as distance covered and distance to your destination shown on the device.

Downloading the Updates

The most recent version of the Strava app for Apple Watch (Series 11 46mm GPS curr. from $407.47 at Amazon) is available for download in the Apple App Store. Fans of Komoot can also get the latest version of the app from the App Store.

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