Today, Apple has seen fit to release a new watchOS 9.6.1 update for all compatible Apple Watch models with bug fixes and performance enhancements. The update is now available to download through the Settings app and arrives almost 15 days after the previous update was released to the public. If you have a compatible Apple Watch, we would suggest you update to the latest firmware as soon as you can.
watchOS 9.6.1 released for all compatible Apple Watch models with an important fix
The latest watchOS 9.6.1 update is available for free on all supported Apple Watch models. While Apple is slated to release watchOS 10 next month, watchOS 9.6.1 could be the last update that Apple released to the general public. If you want to download and install it on your wearable, it can be installed through the dedicated Apple Watch app on your iPhone. Follow the instruction below to learn how to install the latest watchOS 9.6.1 update on your Apple Watch.
Step 1: Launch the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
Step 2: Head over to General.
Step 3: Select Software Update.
This is all that you have to do. You will be presented with the latest watchOS 9.6.1 software update for your Apple Watch. Simply, tap on the update and follow the on-screen instructions to begin the installation process. Before you install the update, make sure that your Apple Watch has over 50 percent of battery life and is plugged into a power source. Additionally, your Apple Watch should be in the range of your iPhone for data transfer.
As for what is new in the latest update, Apple states that the update features a fix for an issue that disallowed users to access motion data. The feature is designed for the Movement Disorder API to detect Parkinson's disease. Other than this, the update could house under-the-hood performance updates for the Apple Watch.
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