Malcolm Owen
Apple has released an update bringing watchOS to version 7.3.1, updating the Apple Watch software two weeks after the last release.
Apple on Monday issued a new update for watchOS 7.3.1 to the public. The update appears to be limited to the Apple Watch Series 5 and Apple Watch SE, fixing a charging issue that can manifest on those models.
Users can update watchOS to the latest build by opening the Apple Watch app on their iPhone, tapping My Watch, then General, then Software Update, then Install. Once downloaded, the Apple Watch should be placed on a charger to allow the update to install.
Alternately, the update can be performed directly on the Apple Watch by entering the Settings app, tapping General, then Software Update, then Install. Users with automatic updates will receive the update once it has downloaded and installed during the next available charging period.
Apple's previous update, watchOS 7.3, was released on January 26. Its updates included the Unity watch face, Time to Walk for Apple Fitness+ subscribers, an update to the ECG app and irregular heart rhythm notifications in select countries, and a fix for a Control Center issue.
Update February 15, 1:31 PM ET: This release was initially flagged as a beta release. AppleInsider regrets the error.
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To watch models can take advantage of this update.
https://support.apple.com/HT212180
Curious. I saw that the ECG function was approved for use here in Australia last week so was hoping this update might activate it. But according the to iPhone app and watch it’s up to date at 7.3. Maybe later today... but the suspense is killing me!
So far, my Apple Watch 6 is not seeing the update.