It’s time to update again! Apple has released watchOS 10.1.1, which fixes a major issue on your Apple Watch.
Apple releases watchOS 10.1.1
Do you also have problems with the battery of your Apple Watch? Then we have good news, because Apple has released watchOS 10.1.1! Two weeks ago, Apple released watchOS 10.1, which brings a number of useful features to your Apple Watch. Unfortunately, watchOS 10.1 also brought a problem to the smartwatch, because the watch’s battery reportedly drains far too quickly.
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That is why Apple has now launched an interim update: watchOS 10.1.1 can be installed from today. This is a minor update, so no new features will come to your Apple Watch. The new software version is intended to solve the battery problem in watchOS 10.1, so that the watch’s battery works properly again. This is what you need to know about the update.
Battery problems with the Apple Watch
Since installing watchOS 10.1, users have been complaining about problems with the battery of the Apple Watch. This runs out much too quickly due to a bug, so a fully charged battery of the Apple Watch Series 9 would only last three hours. That is of course far too little, because according to Apple, the battery of the Apple Watch Series 9 lasts up to 18 hours. WatchOS 10.1 also causes problems with other generations of the Apple Watch.
Due to a leaked internal memo, it was already known that Apple was working on a solution. It is now available, because watchOS 10.1.1 can be installed by everyone. This new watchOS version should prevent your Apple Watch from draining too quickly. In the description of the update, Apple only mentions the battery problem. There are no other changes in watchOS 10.1.1.
New update can now be installed
The new update for your Apple Watch can be installed from today. You can find the software update in the Watch app on your iPhone. Go to ‘General > Software Update’ to install watchOS 10.1.1. By tapping ‘Download & Install’ and entering your passcode, the update will automatically be applied to your Apple Watch. This way you can be sure that the battery of your Watch is working properly again.
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In addition to watchOS 10.1.1, Apple released another update today, because iOS 17.1.1 can also be installed from today. That software version is also focused on solving problems, but only on the iPhone. Are you curious about which bugs are fixed with the latest iOS version? Then read here what changes with iOS 17.1.1!
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