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Gestern erst hatte ich von Apples Plänen in Sachen "Time to Walk" Funktion für Apple Fitness+ berichtet. Diese von der Apple Watch eingeforderten Spaziergänge sollten mit spannenden geschichten von verschiedenen Prominenten unterlegt sein und dem Nutzer so die Zeit vertreiben. Ursprünglich war man davon ausgegangen, dass die Funktion das bislang noch nicht veröffentlichte watchOS 7.3 voraussetzen würde. Per Pressemitteilung hat Apple heute nun aber bereits den Start von "Time to Walk" für alle Abonnenten von Apple Fitness+ bekanntgegeben. Die Funktion läuft also auch bereits unter dem aktuellen watchOS 7.2. Apple schreibt zu den am Anfang zur Verfügung stehenden Stories:

Country music star Dolly Parton has won nine GRAMMYs and is also a celebrated actor, businessperson, and humanitarian. Dolly reflects on her career, family, and growing up in rural Tennessee. "I've loved walking ever since I was a little girl in the Smoky Mountains," Parton says. "I think it's so important to be able to get out and walk if we can during this time. I do my best thinking when I walk. And while many of us feel confined during this time, I'm hopeful that people will take a walk down memory lane with me and we can all feel a little more freedom taking the time to walk together."

NBA player Draymond Green won three basketball championships with the Golden State Warriors, helping to change how the game is played. He reflects on the virtues of failure and tuning out criticism. "There's nothing better than a walk in nature, getting lost in my thoughts, and taking a deep breath of fresh air," Green says. "Take all the stresses of your day and let them blow away with the wind. I hope sharing my stories with those who go on a walk with me will give them the same drive to chase their dreams that I had in chasing mine."

Musician Shawn Mendes went viral on social media at 15, had his first platinum album by 19, and has toured the world. He shares how a slower pace has helped him personally and creatively. "Taking a walk is a great way to clear your mind," Mendes says. "It's the most simple thing you can do to calm the body and soul, reflect, and slow down. I hope people get to feel the same sense of calm I do while walking and can bring that to their own experiences."

Emmy Award winner Uzo Aduba found stardom on the series, "Orange Is the New Black," but only after many rejections. She talks about lifelong relationships and keeping the faith. "I love walking either by myself or with my dog," Aduba says. "It's a time to connect and have the conversations with myself that can often get overlooked throughout the day, and bring peace of mind. The experience of walking and telling my stories gave me that familiar feeling that walking brings, answering questions that need to be answered, and addressing topics that need to be addressed. I'm so excited to share that with those who take the time to walk with me."

Für Rollstuhlfahrer bietet Apple übrigens eine äquivalente Funktion namens "Time to Push" an, die nach demselben Prinzip funktioniert.

Nach wie vor warten wir auf eine Ankündigung von Apple, wann Fitness+ auch außerhalb der Startregionen USA, Kanada, Australien, Neuseeland, Irland und Großbritannien verfügbar sein wird.