watchOS

When Apple published its watchOS 27 preview page on the web, it made clear that only Apple Watch Ultra 2/3, Series 10/11 and SE 3 would support the upcoming operating system. Left for dead was Apple Watch Series 9, joining Series 6, 7 and 8, plus SE 2 and Ultra 1 as omissions. But it...

Apple has announced watchOS 26 at WWDC 2025, and it’s all about making the Apple Watch feel more personal, helpful, and intelligent (if your watch supports it of course). The update brings a refreshed design, smarter fitness tracking, better messaging, and new one-handed controls. Here’s a full rundown of what’s coming later this fall. One...

Apple might finally bring support for third-party Control Center widgets to the Apple Watch with its next big watchOS update, per a new report

Apple today previewed watchOS 11 at WWDC, which brings new features for Apple Watch users, such as the ability to pause your Activity Rings for the first time, plus debuts a new Vitals app. “watchOS is the world’s most advanced wearable operating system, supporting Apple Watch users throughout their day to stay healthy, active, and...

Apple has shared new watchOS 11 features at WWDC at its keynote. New features include Check In, a feature that was previously only on iPhone. You now also get Live Activities, redesigned Photos faces, plus a new Effort rating for your workouts. More importantly, you can now take a day off on your daily rings,...

Apple has rolled out watchOS 10, a significant update that introduces a range of new features designed to improve user experience on the Apple Watch. The update is available for Apple Watch Series 4 and later, and requires an iPhone XS or later running iOS 17. Here are the Major Features of watchOS 10 Redesigned...

Apple today unveiled watchOS 10, introducing a refreshed design, convenient widgets with Smart Stack (WIDGETS ARE BACK!), new watch faces, and enhanced features for cyclists and hikers. It also includes new tools in the Mindfulness app to bolster mental health support. The developer beta is available now, with a free software update expected this fall....

At WWDC 2023, Apple is expected to bring a major upgrade when watchOS 10 is unveiled for Apple Watch. That’s according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who continues to seemingly hold a crystal ball for Apple’s future product pipelines. "I believe the new watchOS should be a fairly extensive upgrade — with notable changes to the...

Apple today released iOS and iPadOS 16.1, along with macOS Ventura 13. Also available now are tvOS 16.1 and watchOS 9.1. For watchOS 9.1, it includes the following improvements to go with bug fixes: Battery life extended for Outdoor Walking, Running and Hiking Workouts with the ability to reduce the frequency of heart rate and...

Apple has released watchOS 9.0.1 for the Apple Watch Ultra, which launches tomorrow in stores. The first pre-orders of the smartwatch in Canada have already shipped. With watchOS 9.0.1, build 20R8380, Apple says “this update includes improvements and bug fixes for your Apple Watch Ultra,” specifically an issue where “audio could be distorted during phone...

Apple has just released iOS 16 for iPhone users and it’s ready for download, along with watchOS 9 for Apple Watch users. Also available is tvOS 16 for Apple TV. iPadOS 16 is coming later this fall, likely in October. The release of iOS 16 and watchOS 9 comes ahead of iPhone 14, iPhone 14...

Apple released a bunch of new software today.