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watchOS 2.1 software update is now available for the Apple Watch

‘There’s a new software update awaiting Apple Watch owners. watchOS 2.1 is now available through the Watch app on iPhone. The update includes Arabic language support for Siri plus other bug fixes and improvements. Full change log below.

To update Apple Watch to watchOS 2.1, first update your iPhone to the new iOS 9.2 update released today, then check the Watch app on iPhone for the watchOS update under General > Software Update. Apple Watch will need to be at least 50% charged and actively charging while on Wi-Fi to properly update. See what’s new below:

Apple also released OS X 10.11.2iOS 9.2, and tvOS 9.1 today.

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  1. JBDragon - 8 years ago

    So far I’m not seeing the update.

  2. Manuel A. Giannoni - 8 years ago

    Not seeing it either

  3. minieggseater - 8 years ago

    I know it’s only a .1 update but it’s a bit underwhelming. any rumours on watchOS3 yet ?

    • lkrupp215 - 8 years ago

      Bug fixes may be “underwhelming” to you but I sure do like them. They are more important to me than new features.

  4. Aaron Bishop - 8 years ago

    Make sure you have updated your phone to 9.2 and it should be available.

  5. mytzu21 - 8 years ago

    Am I the only one who cannot take any screenshot after the update ?

  6. HeidiTaylor - 8 years ago

    It was still available for me with iOS 9.1 though so the 9.2 (which I am getting now) is a false necessity to update.

  7. Terry Reilley - 8 years ago

    I updated two days ago and now my watch won’t charge. Apple wants me to have charger checked at a local store and if the charger works, they will repair or replace. No way the charger went bad – it hasn’t been moved from it’s original spot except to test the outlet.

    • Zac Hall - 8 years ago

      Sorry to hear that. Hope they get it fixed without too much hassle. Ask for a free spare charger for the trouble.

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Zac covers Apple news, hosts the 9to5Mac Happy Hour podcast, and created SpaceExplored.com.