Apple today released watchOS 10.0.1, a minor update to the watchOS 10 operating system that initially came out on Monday.
According to Apple's release notes for the update, watchOS 10.0.1 includes bug fixes and important security updates for the Apple Watch.
watchOS 10.0.1 can be downloaded for free through the Apple Watch app on an iPhone running iOS 17 by opening it up and going to General > Software Update. To install the new software, the Apple Watch needs to have at least 50 percent battery and it needs to be placed on a charger.
Apple has also released watchOS 9.6.3 for those who are unable to update to watchOS 10.0.1 or who have not yet had a chance to install the watchOS 10 update.
Monday October 26, 2026 10:47 am PDT by Juli Clover
Apple today released watchOS 27.2, the first major update to the watchOS 27 operating system.
watchOS 27.2 can be downloaded through the Settings app on the watch or the Apple Watch app on a connected iPhone. Software can only be installed when the Apple Watch is on the charger and has over 50 percent battery.
According to Apple's release notes, watchOS 27.2 introduces new Siri AI...
Friday October 23, 2026 12:28 pm PDT by Juli Clover
Apple today seeded an updated version of the watchOS 27.2 release candidate, four days after the first RC became available.
Registered developers and public beta testers can download software through the Apple Watch Settings app or using the Apple Watch app on iPhone.
watchOS 27.2 adds new Siri AI features and extends Siri AI to more languages.
This update provides enhancements to Siri...
Tuesday November 3, 2026 10:35 am PST by Juli Clover
With the first beta of watchOS 27.3, Apple is introducing new Audio Intelligence features it previewed for the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 earlier this year. Powered by the S11 chip, Audio Intelligence includes Live Rewind, Siri Recap, Sound Recognition, and Shazam Music Recognition.
Sound Recognition and Shazam are already on the watch, but Live Rewind and Siri Recap are now available ...
Just in time for the new watches to arrive tomorrow… There have been complaints about battery life, and, hopefully, they removed the “are you sure?” When ending a workout, that is the dumbest “feature” ever
Just in time for the new watches to arrive tomorrow… There have been complaints about battery life, and, hopefully, they removed the “are you sure?” When ending a workout, that is the dumbest “feature” ever
I’m the one person happy about this feature because I’m an idiot who keeps pressing “end” instead of “pause” and can’t undo it.
But even I agree the better way to do it would be to add a “resume workout” button on the post workout screen…
Does it fix a bug of my Watch Series 6 conveniently staying at 80% battery health for more than half a year so I cannot cancel AppleCare+? Would be great!
