September 15th 2023
Today marks a significant milestone for Gentler Streak as the team introduces an app for the third Apple device, the iPad. All Gentler Streak versions, including iPhone and Apple Watch apps, are fully optimized for the latest Apple OS, with the iPad app leveraging HealthKit right from its launch.
NEW Gentler Streak for iPad
Following Apple's introduction of Health to its iPadOS 17, Gentler Streak is making its debut on the platform, making use of newly reachable health information from day dot. The iPad app comes with an optimized experience on the larger screen, and with some unique perks.
Andrej Mihelic, Gentler Streak co-founder and designer: “Designing Gentler Streak for the larger iPad screen was both challenging and exciting. Our goal was to maintain the familiar look and feel while introducing new elements. Two key elements stand out: first, we expanded the Activity Path from a 10-day view to a more comprehensive 30-day Path, a change we believe our community will warmly welcome. Second, we reimagined the Workout Summary, taking full advantage of the increased screen size. We hope this first version is off to a great start, as we have plenty more in store.”
WatchOS 10
Gentler Streak watchOS update enhances user-friendliness. As Mihelic explains: “Apple's overhaul of the watchOS UI aligns well with our user-centric approach. This update allowed us to further enhance user-friendliness. Screens pop better with backgrounds - like the first Gentler Streak status screen - while they also communicate a certain message. For instance, the colorful background of the Go Gentler workout suggestions changes in line with the workout's prevailing heart rate zone. However, you may have noticed our tracker still has a black background. This choice is deliberate; it prioritizes contrast, enabling users to quickly grasp information – a crucial factor during workouts. Introducing additional colors here could be unnecessary or even distracting.”
iOS 17
Now, with the help of an interactive widget, you can start a suggested Go Gentler workout directly from an iPhone's home screen.
You can use the StandBy widgets to view a Go Gentler suggestion and/or see your current fitness condition at a distance.
App also supports live activities/mirroring from its earlier versions.
Fresh New Visuals
In the Insights section, visuals seamlessly blend with the overall app aesthetic, offering a more cohesive experience. Each insight comes with a thumbnail that, upon a tap, expands into an engaging banner, unfolding its own unique story. While Yorhart takes center stage in the majority of these stories, we've introduced occasional cameos to keep things fresh and avoid repetition. This transformation represents an exciting shift in our visuals, enhancing user engagement and storytelling.