Brace yourselves, underwater enthusiasts! The Oceanic+ app has just received a major upgrade, turning the Apple Watch Ultra and Ultra 2 into impressive 40-meter rated dive computers. But that’s not all – the latest Oceanic+ 2.0 update introduces a thrilling Freedive mode with the same impressive depth capacity.
Diving deeper into the details, the Freedive mode is specially tailored for breath-hold activities and training. It offers custom alarms for various parameters like target depth, maximum dive-time, sequential depth, surface time, and maximum session time. What sets this apart is the immersive experience it offers. Divers will not only receive haptic (vibration) alerts but also visual notifications for each alarm, ensuring they stay in sync with their underwater adventure.
But wait, there’s more! Oceanic+ 2.0 enhances the dive experience with features like surface heart-rate tracking, heart-rate training zones, and surface data.
One remarkable feature of the Freedive mode is the Stealth mode, a thoughtful addition that automatically dims the screen while underwater. This not only conserves power but also avoids startling marine life during your descent, making them more likely to stick around. Once you return to the surface, the display reverts to normal brightness, ensuring all surface alarms are intact.
Dive log enthusiasts will be thrilled to know that Oceanic+ 2.0 brings a comprehensive logbook feature. It offers a detailed view of each dive, including session time, maximum dive duration, depth records, total dive count, and the coldest water temperature experienced. Each dive is also beautifully mapped, displaying the entire journey from start to finish.
While real-time critical data is accessible through the Apple Watch, the iPhone’s Oceanic+ 2.0 app takes it to the next level. It automatically saves all dives in the logbook, providing individual session statistics with in-depth dive information and an overall summary. This includes valuable data like ascent and descent times, heart-rate insights, recovery assessments, relaxation improvements, and CO2 recovery resistance.
Divers can now explore their underwater journeys on a global scale with the Activity Map feature. It visualizes dives with color-coded indicators for various modes, such as Scuba or Freedive. Additionally, divers can input tank details in their logbook, including start and end tank pressure and tank type, and effortlessly export their dives to a preferred logbook.
For those who crave knowledge and planning, Diver Generated Content delivers real-time water temperatures at different depths, reported by the Oceanic+ diving community. And for a smoother dive experience, a Weight Planner feature assists divers in determining the precise amount of ballast needed for their expedition.
But it doesn’t end there. The Oceanic+ 2.0 update seamlessly integrates dive photos and videos taken with the Oceanic+ dive housing for the iPhone into divers’ logs. Now, you can overlay your dive profile with visuals and instantly share your aquatic adventures. The app even offers advanced editing capabilities for these photos and videos, including automatic color correction and much more.
To unlock these fantastic features, Oceanic+ offers a subscription service at just $9.99 a month or $79.99 a year. For Freedive enthusiasts using the Apple Watch Ultra, a standalone subscription costs $4.99 a month. Dive into the depths with Oceanic+ 2.0 and take your underwater experiences to new heights!
