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Apple Watch quietly tracks time in daylight for health insights

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from 9to5Mac ·

Apple Watch has a hidden feature that automatically logs time spent in daylight, a metric linked to better sleep and mood. The data appears in the Health app under 'Time in Daylight' without requiring user setup. It uses ambient light sensors to estimate outdoor exposure.

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While a useful nudge for outdoor time, the feature's accuracy depends on sensor placement and may not replace dedicated UV trackers.
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