Apple has released version 26.0.1 of its watchOS operating system. However, this update is currently limited to the Apple Watch Ultra 3. The new version, which comes with build number 23R8352, is only available for users in Mexico.
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The most notable feature of watchOS 26.0.1 is the ability to send messages via satellite and use the “Find My” feature. This functionality allows users to communicate in emergencies, especially in areas without mobile coverage.

Support for satellite messaging is only available on the Apple Watch Ultra 3. This feature is not available on the Apple Watch Series 11 and the previous-generation Apple Watch Ultra 2.
Apple typically releases new operating systems simultaneously to all compatible devices. However, this time, the .0.1 update has reached only one model, the Apple Watch Ultra 3. No official explanation has been released as to why the update is limited to a single model in Mexico.
watchOS 26.0.1 is expected to be available in the coming weeks for other Apple Watch models that have received the watchOS 26 update. However, the satellite-connected feature will be limited to Ultra 3 hardware only. This once again highlights the impact of hardware differences on next-generation software updates.
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