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watchOS 8 Allows Users to Set Multiple Timers

With watchOS 8, Apple will finally allow users to set multiple timers within the Timers app. Each specific timer can be given a label, such as laundry or cooking timer, and is viewed in a single list.

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watchOS 8 has a wide range of features, including a new standalone Find My app that allows users to find and locate items part of the ‌Find My‌ network right on their wrist. Additionally, watchOS 8 renames the Breathe app to Mindfulness with an "enhanced Breathe experience" and new session types such as Reflect. Learn more about watchOS 8 here.

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Top Rated Comments

Eso Avatar
64 months ago
How's about syncing the timers between the watch and the iPhone.
Score: 27 Votes (Like | Disagree)
countryside Avatar
64 months ago
Ok, this is a feature to be excited about.
Score: 23 Votes (Like | Disagree)
64 months ago
After another 19 minutes 41 seconds, that bacon won't be crispy. It'll be positively cremated.

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Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
64 months ago
It’s about “time”!


Ok, I’ll see myself out…😉
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
64 months ago
So six years on WatchOS gets multiple timers?

Doesn't bode well for iPadOS getting a calculator before 2025...
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
64 months ago
Can’t innovate anymore my ass!
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)