It really won’t be long now: Apple has released another beta for watchOS 8.5 for testers and developers. Read what you can expect from watchOS 8.5 beta 5 in this article.
When will we see watchOS 8.5?
Attention Apple Watch fans! A week after the release of the fourth beta, Apple will (hopefully) release the final test version before the update comes to every Apple Watch. The watchOS 8.5 beta 5 doesn’t show much new, but we can’t wait for the latest software version for your Apple smartwatch.
The previous software update, watchOS 8.4, was available to install on your Apple Watch from early 2022. With this Apple solved some charging problems. Apple has long since fixed this bug. WatchOS 8.5 is coming soon with a new batch of emojis, which will also appear on the iPhone and iPad.
How do you install the new watchOS update if it’s available?
It’s easy to install watchOS 8.5 directly on your Apple Watch by then. A connection to a WiFi network is important for this. check? Then go to the settings of your Apple Watch. Under ‘General’, tap ‘Software Update’. Here you can install the new update. If you have ‘Automatic Updates’ turned on, the update will happen at night when your Apple Watch is on the charger.
This watchOS 8.5 beta 5 trial is only available to beta testers and app developers. Do you want to become a tester yourself and try out the latest software for your Apple Watch, for example? You have to sign up for that with Apple.
The big watchOS update is almost here
WatchOS 8.5 beta 5 will arrive simultaneously with iOS, macOS, and new software for iPad. In the beta software version of this tablet, we finally see universal control. The iPhone will have an option to use Face ID while wearing a face mask. However, we still have our doubts about the latter option. A non-binary version of Siri is also coming. We will probably also see this automatically on the Apple Watch.
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