# Pedometer++ 8 Expedition Mode cuts Apple Watch battery drain

Source: https://idevice.com/pedometer-8-brings-friendly-design-refresh-and-expedition-mode-to-apple
Published: 2026-04-28

## What happened

Pedometer++ 8.0 adds Expedition Mode for Apple Watch, cutting battery use by up to 40% during long hikes by turning off constant heart rate tracking.

## Sources

- [Pedometer++ 8 brings friendly design refresh and Expedition Mode to Apple Watch](https://9to5mac.com/2026/04/28/pedometer-8-brings-friendly-design-refresh-and-expedition-mode-to-apple-watch/) (9to5Mac, 2026-04-28)