Apple’s watchOS 26.1 includes improvements and bug fixes

Apple on Monday released watchOS 26.1 which includes improvements and bug fixes.

watchOS 26 offers a new look and even more intelligence for a more personalized experience, to support users in staying active, healthy, and connected. The Liquid Glass design makes features like the Smart Stack, Control Center, the Photos watch face, and in-app navigation and controls more expressive, while maintaining the instant familiarity of watchOS. Apple Intelligence enhances the fitness experience with Workout Buddy, which provides personalized, spoken motivation. The Workout app features a new layout, and offers music to listen to based on a user’s tastes and the workout type. watchOS 26 makes everyday interactions even more convenient with Smart Stack hints and updates to Messages, and introduces a new one-handed wrist flick gesture to easily dismiss notifications.

For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:
https://support.apple.com/100100

To install watchOS 26.1, make sure Apple Watch is:

• On its charger
• In range of your iPhone connected to Wi-Fi

Installation will start when Apple Watch is charged to at least 50%. Do not restart or remove it from its charger until the update completes.
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