Just a short while after Apple released the watchOS 9.5 update for smartwatches, Apple Watch users received a new update notification tonight. This update, called watchOS 9.5.1, actually fixes minor bugs that were present in the previous update. Here are the details about the watchOS 9.5.1 update…
The watchOS 9.5.1 update has been released for Apple Watches!
According to the release notes provided by Apple, watchOS 9.5.1 includes “improvements and bug fixes” for Apple Watch, but there are no details about which specific bugs these are. You may remember the green tint issue that came with watchOS 9.5. This issue had previously been resolved. It’s possible that 9.5.1 includes a fix to prevent the recurrence of this issue.
You can download the new update from the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. Open the app. Go to the General section. Tap on Software Update. Your watch will automatically download the update. It’s worth noting that before updating, make sure your watch has at least 50% battery, is connected to the charger, and is connected to your iPhone. Otherwise, a minor mishap during the update could disrupt the software settings on your watch.
Apple planned to release AirPods in various colors to match iPhone 7 options, but the colors were canceled.
What did watchOS 9.5 offer?
With the watchOS 9.5 update, Apple Watches started benefiting more efficiently from the health and fitness features. Particularly, improvements made to the sports-related section have made the health and fitness applications on the watch more stable and accurate.
In Apple Watches with Siri support, sometimes this feature was not working correctly. The watchOS 9.5 update focused on this issue and improved the Siri feature on the watches, providing a more stable and accurate assistant within the watch.
The activity and music controls on the watch also received their share from this update. It was observed that both features started working more smoothly. As a result, the Apple Watch experience for users has been enhanced. So, what are your thoughts on the watchOS 9.5 and watchOS 9.5.1 updates? Don’t forget to share your opinions in the comments section.
