Apple has published watchOS 10.1.1, an update that fixes bugs in the watchOS 10 operating system, which was initially launched in September. Two weeks have passed since the release of watchOS 10.1, which included support for NameDrop and Double Tap.
Update to the most recent watchOS version if your Apple Watch isn’t keeping its charge as well as it once did. After installing watchOS 10.1 earlier this month, many Apple Watch owners reported that their batteries were depleting more quickly than usual. Users naturally turned to social media to share their observations and confirm that this was not a unique incident. Subsequently, Apple admitted the problem with the battery depletion and said it would release a remedy, which watchOS 10.1.1 released today, fulfilled. According to Apple, the update specifically “addresses an issue that could cause the battery to drain more quickly for some users.”
watchOS 10.1.1 Review
A brief overview of the software’s functionality in important areas including battery life, connectivity, and speed is given in our assessment of watchOS 10.1.1.
You’ll see a quite minor download if watchOS 10.1 is operating on your Apple Watch. For the majority of Watch models, the watchOS 10.1 download should be about 150MB.
Moving up from a previous watchOS version, such as watchOS 9, will result in a larger download and a longer installation time.
Speaking of installation, the Apple Watch 4 required about seven minutes to boot up the software.
After a brief period with watchOS 10.1.1 on an Apple Watch 4, the following is what we’ve discovered regarding the software’s functionality:
watchOS 10.1.1 Battery Life & Connectivity
Right present, battery life is stable.
Wi-Fi access is dependable and quick.
Bluetooth functions as intended.
GPS is also operating as it should.
App Performance
All Trails, ESPN, Spotify, and JetBlue are third-party apps operating without issue.
Podcasts and other third-party apps are operating smoothly.
Speed
WatchOS 10.1.1 feels fast, and there isn’t any unusual lag to report.
It would be a good idea to install the watchOS 10.1.1 update straight away if you’ve encountered bugs and/or performance issues with watchOS 10.1 or an earlier OS version.
watchOS 10.1.1 Problems
While we haven’t encountered any significant problems with watchOS 10.1.1 thus far, some Apple Watch owners have.
Issues with Notifications, Bluetooth, First-Party and Third-Party Applications, UI Lag, Cellular Service Problems, and Pairing Issues have all been reported.
Although the list is currently small, as more Apple Watch owners download the firmware, complaints regarding watchOS 10.1.1 issues should increase.
watchOS 10.1.1: What’s New
WatchOS 10.1.1 is a point upgrade, and Apple usually fixes bugs found in their operating systems with point upgrades. WatchOS 10.1.1 does just that.
The complete list of modifications included in watchOS 10.1.1 is as follows:
This update addresses a bug that may cause some users’ batteries to discharge more quickly and provides significant bug fixes.
WatchOS 10.1.1 may include fresh security updates. If it does, Apple’s security website has additional information about them.
Conclusion
Apple has released watchOS 10.1.1, an update that addresses bugs in the watchOS 10 operating system. The update addresses an issue that could cause battery depletion more quickly for some users. The update addresses an issue that could cause the battery to drain more quickly for some users. The software’s functionality in important areas including battery life, connectivity, and speed has been stable.
The watchOS 10.1 download should be about 150MB for most Watch models, and moving up from a previous watchOS version will result in a larger download and longer installation time. The update is recommended for users who have encountered bugs or performance issues with watchOS 10.1 or an earlier OS version. Some issues have been reported, such as notifications, Bluetooth, UI lag, cellular service problems, and pairing issues. The update is a point upgrade, and it addresses a bug that may cause users’ batteries to discharge more quickly.
Do you need iOS 17 for watchOS 10?
WatchOS 10 requires iOS 17 on an iPhone XS or older.
Which Apple Watch has iOS 16?
Which devices are capable of receiving it? iOS 16 is usable with all Apple handsets designed after the iPhone 8 in 2017. WatchOS 9 may be installed on any Apple Watch model from the 2018 Series 4 or later.