Vratislav Holub watchOS 9.1, tvOS 16.1 and HomePod OS 16.1 are finally available! Apple has now released new versions of its operating systems to the public, so you can update your compatible devices now. The new systems bring with them small novelties and other various gadgets that take them one step further. Let's take a look at the specific changes together.
watchOS 9.1 installation
You can already update your Apple watch to the new version of the watchOS 9.1 operating system. In that case, you can proceed in the traditional way. Either go directly to the watch Settings > General > Software Update, or open the app on your iPhone Watch > General > Software Update. But keep in mind that the watch must be at least 50% charged and connected to Wi-Fi to update.
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watchOS 9.1 news
This update includes improvements for your Apple Watch.
- Extended battery life for outdoor walking, running and hiking with less frequent heart rate and GPS location on Apple Watch Series 8, SE 2nd generation and Ultra
- The ability to download music over Wi-Fi or a cellular network, even when the Apple Watch is not connected to a charger
- Support for the Matter standard - a new connecting platform for smart homes that allows a wide range of home accessories to work together across ecosystems
Additionally, this update includes bug fixes for your Apple Watch.
- During outdoor runs, voice feedback could give incorrect average pace values
- The probability of rain in the current location shown in the Weather app may not match the information on the iPhone
- A complication with the hourly weather forecast could indicate afternoon time in the 12-hour format as morning
- For some users, the timer may have stopped during strength training
- When reading multiple notifications received at once, VoiceOver sometimes did not announce the app name before the notification
For information about security features included in Apple software updates, visit the following website: https://support.apple.com/HT201222
tvOS 16.1 and HomePod OS 16.1
The last two operating systems also received updates in the finale. In particular, Apple did not forget about tvOS 16.1 and HomePod OS 16.1, which are also already available. So if you own a HomePod, HomePod mini, or a compatible Apple TV, then you practically don't have to worry about anything. This is because these devices are updated automatically. As is also customary, the Cupertino giant has not released any update notes for these two systems. So don't expect any dizzying changes. Even so, a fairly fundamental improvement is coming - apparently the products have arrived for the modern smart home standard Matter, which aims to significantly advance the entire smart home concept.
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If you register a rapid increase in battery consumption while not using the iPhone (the lock screen consumes the battery like the devil), I recommend performing a hard restart. (volume down, volume up, volume down and then hold the unlock button for approx. 20s. the phone will turn off and after a while the apple logo will appear. then you can release the button.)
I guess she can't do it that way, but it's faster via PC