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Apple rolls out watchOS 6.1 update for Apple Watch Series 1 through Series 5 owners

Not only does watchOS 6.1 add compatibility with Apple's new AirPods Pro, but it can now be loaded on the Apple Watch Series 1 and Series 2.

Mike Wuerthele 5 years ago 35

First developer beta of watchOS 6.1, ninth macOS Catalina beta now available [u]

In the continuing beta testing of Apple's latest and greatest operating systems, the company has made available the first developer test version of watchOS 6.1, and the ninth beta of macOS Catalina.

Mike Wuerthele 5 years ago 5

watchOS 6 for Apple Watch is now available to download

Apple's milestone watchOS 6 update is now available for Apple Watch users to install following the nearly four-month-long beta process.

Andrew O'Hara 5 years ago 77
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Apple says Apple Watch apps must be built on watchOS 6 SDK, support Series 4 by April 2020

Building on a recent announcement regarding iOS app coding requirements, Apple on Wednesday informed developers of upcoming watchOS stipulations designed to deliver a consistent experience among Apple Watch users.

AppleInsider Staff 5 years ago 5

Apple provides developers with gold master of watchOS 6

One day after the gold master seed of iOS 13, Apple has provided what may be the last test version of watchOS 6 to developers, prior to the public release.

Mike Wuerthele 5 years ago 5

Apple unveils new Apple Watch Series 5, with always on screen

At Tuesday's event, Apple revealed the latest edition of Apple Watch with a screen that stays on all the time. Raising your wrist increases the brightness, but the display is permanently on with Apple Watch Series 5

William Gallagher 5 years ago 50

Apple Watch 'Schooltime' mode, new geographic complications discovered in iOS 13 beta

Further spelunking into a beta version of Apple's upcoming iOS 13 reveals what appears to be a new Apple Watch operating mode designed to keep students on task in the classroom, as well as a number of new watch face complications.

AppleInsider Staff 5 years ago 7

Sleep tracking may be coming to Apple Watch soon

According to sources said to be within Apple, the current Apple Watch Series 4 will gain the ability to track its wearer's sleep quality through existing hardware sensors.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 61

Apple seeds fourth developer beta of macOS 10.15 Catalina

Apple on Tuesday has issued its fourth of developer beta for macOS 10.15 Catalina, with new developer releases of iOS 13 and the others still waiting in the wings.

Roger Fingas 5 years ago 7

Third iOS 13, iPadOS 13, tvOS 13, watchOS 6, macOS 10.15 developer betas issued

Apple is now on its third cycle of developer betas for its milestone operating system releases, with new builds of iOS 13, iPadOS 13, watchOS 6, tvOS 13, and macOS 10.15 Catalina now available for testing by program participants.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 9
Hands on with Cycle, Apple's new menstrual cycle tracker in iOS 13 [u]

Hands on with Cycle, Apple's new menstrual cycle tracker in iOS 13 [u]

Announced at the WWDC keynote, Apple has once again expanded its health monitoring and tracking on the Apple Watch. A big addition that arrived with the first beta is menstrual period tracking with Cycle.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 40

Apple's watchOS 6 lets users delete first-party apps

When watchOS 6 launches this fall users will be able to delete default first-party apps, including dedicated software designed specifically for Apple Watch, to free up space on the diminutive device's home screen.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 5

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

Further signalling that the Apple Watch may become independent from iPhones later this year, current watchOS 6 betas appear to support direct OS updates — with one catch.

Roger Fingas 6 years ago 22
Here are all of the biggest changes coming to Apple Watch with watchOS 6

Here are all of the biggest changes coming to Apple Watch with watchOS 6

Apple has announced a new version of watchOS which packs a handful of new watch faces, and features. So, let's go over what those new features are, and see what watchOS 6 has to offer.

Mark Linsangan 6 years ago 13

Apple's Craig Federighi says Catalyst will boost quality of both Mac & iPad apps

Catalyst, meant to simplify porting apps between iPads and the Mac, offers the potential of improving the quality of apps on both platforms, said Apple software engineering head Craig Federighi in an podcast interview published on Thursday.

Roger Fingas 6 years ago 11

Apple's watchOS 6 runs on all Apple Watch models save for original

According to Apple, the next-generation watchOS 6 supports the same hardware as the company's current watchOS 5, meaning all Apple Watch models from the Series 1 up to the latest Series 4 can run the new operating system.

AppleInsider Staff 6 years ago 4

Apple reveals watchOS 6 with App Store, enhanced health tracking features

Apple has debuted watchOS 6 at WWDC 2019, featuring a watch-specific App Store, new complications, health features, and more, set to release to all users in the fall.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 3
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