watchOS 8 brings Portrait watch face, sleeping respiratory rate tracker, and more

Apple has announced watchOS 8, which brings new Portraits watch face, a new Mindfulness app, a sleeping respiratory rate tracker, new workout types and more. The new software is currently available for developers and will be made available to the general public this fall.

The new watchOS 8 brings redesigned Home app, which offers a better way to access accessories and scenes needed in a particular moment, and the ability to control accessories by room. Users can now also quickly broadcast a message throughout the home or to individual rooms via HomePod, HomePod mini, or other personal devices.