Uber Enhances Apple Watch Live Activity Experience
Uber has updated its Live Activity feature on Apple Watch with a redesigned interface, providing a more informative and user-friendly experience for tracking rides. This improvement addresses the previous limitation where the Apple Watch mirrored the iPhone's compact Dynamic Island view, which only displayed the Uber logo and ETA.
The enhanced Live Activity now includes a circular progress bar, visually representing the ride's real-time progress. The ETA is clearer, specifying "Dropoff at" along with the estimated time. Additionally, an image of the approaching car, including its license plate, is displayed. This update is particularly beneficial given the discontinuation of the dedicated Uber Apple Watch app in 2022.
How to Access Uber Live Activity on Apple Watch
Live Activities appear in the Apple Watch's Smart Stack, accessible by rotating the Digital Crown upwards. The system automatically prioritizes and displays the Smart Stack with Live Activity updates. Developers can create Apple Watch-specific Live Activities without a dedicated watchOS app. For related Apple Watch updates, see iOS 18.2: Expanded Hearing Health for AirPods Pro 2.
Key Improvements
- Circular progress bar for real-time ride tracking.
- Clearer ETA display with "Dropoff at" information.
- Display of the approaching car's image and license plate.
To experience these enhancements, ensure you have the latest version of the Uber app installed on your iPhone. This feature requires watchOS 11, compatible with Apple Watch Series 6 and later. For more app-related news, check out Android App and Game Deals. Also, consider exploring Karo Task Manager, which recently expanded to Mac.