watchOS 6 should support direct-to-Apple Watch software updates

Being able to use an Watch without an iPhone may increase sales to those who want one but have a different brand phone. OTA updates plus stand alone app store sure make it look like that’s where Apple is headed.

Personally, I'd just like to be able to pair my Apple Watch with my vehicle's bluetooth.

Soli said:

Personally, I'd just like to be able to pair my Apple Watch with my vehicle's bluetooth.

I happened to try this again just last week, no luck. I get the 6-digit code and can verify it on the Watch and my car but after that I get an “operation failed” notice on my car.

I, too, would like to see this work. When I’m making a quick trip to the store, just a couple of miles away, I can use my Watch for Apple Pay and or to send a quick text if needed, etc. Being able to use it for calls and music would allow me to leave my phone at home.

I happened to try this again just last week, no luck. I get the 6-digit code and can verify it on the Watch and my car but after that I get an “operation failed” notice on my car.

I, too, would like to see this work. When I’m making a quick trip to the store, just a couple of miles away, I can use my Watch for Apple Pay and or to send a quick text if needed, etc. Being able to use it for calls and music would allow me to leave my phone at home.

That's a lot of battery juice you're talking about. Next thing you would be hearing from the blogs is that AppleWatch only lasts X hours. While it would be super cool, I think we're a long way from that happening. Maybe with a cellular radio in the car to do the "heavy lifting"?

The release notes for watchOS 6 Beta 2 states that beta 2 fixes where the terms and conditions don't appear properly on the watch when installing through settings on the watch itself. So the "One catch" was just a bug that has been resolved in this update. 

Sometimes it's a good thing to read the release notes before installing software, and rushing out articles. ;)