As the holy month of Ramadhan approaches, Apple is highlighting how its ecosystem, particularly the Apple Watch Series 10, can be a valuable tool for maintaining well-being and staying connected during this special time. From managing altered sleep patterns to staying active during fasting, the Apple Watch offers a suite of features designed to support a peaceful and fulfilling Ramadhan.
Navigating Ramadhan’s Rhythms with Apple Watch
- Prioritise Rest with the Sleep App: Ramadhan’s shifted schedules can disrupt sleep. The Sleep App allows users to track sleep stages, set schedules, and achieve sleep goals, ensuring quality rest for a focused and energetic month. Alternative apps like Sleep Cycle – Tracker & Alarms are also available.
- Monitor Health with the Vitals App: Maintain balance amidst festivities with the Vitals App, which tracks key health metrics like heart rate and respiratory rate. This provides peace of mind and helps users stay healthy throughout Ramadhan.
- Stay Active with the Activity App: Even while fasting, staying active is crucial. The Activity App motivates users to keep moving, close activity rings, and maintain a healthy balance with light workouts and mindful movement.
- Plan Ahead with Cycle Tracking: Ramadhan’s dietary and sleep changes can affect menstrual cycles. The Cycle Tracking app, leveraging wrist temperature, helps users log symptoms and predict cycles, aiding in planning and maximising the holy month.
- Cultivate Mindfulness with the Mindfulness App: Take moments for reflection with the Breathe feature, promoting emotional regulation and focus. Alternative mindfulness apps include Breathe Sleep Focus Mindllama and stoic.
Enhancing Ramadhan with Essential Apps
The App Store features a curated selection of apps to enhance the Ramadhan experience:
- Muslim Pro: Stay connected to faith with prayer times, fasting countdowns, and Qibla direction.
- Endel: Create personalised soundscapes for focus, relaxation, and mindfulness during Ramadhan.
- Structured & Todoist: Organise Ramadhan schedules with task reminders and planning tools.
- TikTok, InShot, CapCut, Audible: Enjoy curated entertainment and productivity tools.
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang & UNO!: Enjoy family fun with featured games.
- Canva, Let’s Cook, WALK: AI Step Coach & Tracker, Chat & Ask: Utilise AI-powered tools for daily tasks.
- Food Recipes, Tangerine, StepsApp Pedometer: Customise your iPhone experience for Ramadhan.
Apple Fitness+ Honours Connection During Ramadhan
Apple Fitness+ introduces a dedicated Ramadhan room starting 3rd March, featuring short, accessible workouts and meditations focusing on resilience and gratitude. Trainer Nez Dally emphasises the importance of listening to your body and finding suitable low-impact workouts like yoga, mindful cooldowns, strength, and kickboxing. New kickboxing workouts with Nez Dally will be released weekly.
App Store Celebrates Ramadhan with Special Curation
The App Store is offering a special curation of games and apps to enhance family moments and connectivity during Ramadhan and Raya. Special offers include subscription discounts on Viu, Canva, and InShot, festive content on TikTok, and in-game events on Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Honor of Kings.
Apple Music’s “Inspired by Faith” Playlist
Apple Music features the “Inspired by Faith” playlist, showcasing Muslim artists whose music reflects the spirit of Ramadhan. The playlist includes tracks like Ammar Mukhriz’s “Wahyu” and Zizi Kirana’s “KEJAR,” blending meditative verses with contemporary sounds.
