Apple Releases watchOS 11.2

[MacRumors]

Apple today released watchOS 11.2, the second major update to the operating system that runs on the Apple Watch. watchOS 11.2 comes more than a month after Apple released watchOS 11.1. watchOS 11.2 is compatible with the Apple Watch Series 6 and later, all Apple Watch Ultra models, and the Apple Watch SE 2.

watchOS 11.2 can be downloaded on an iPhone running iOS 18.2 by opening up the Apple Watch app and going to General > Software Update. To install the new software, the Apple Watch needs to have at least 50 percent battery and it needs to be placed on a charger.

According to Apple's release notes, watchOS 11.2 lets you pause video that you're recording on the iPhone using the Camera Remote app on Apple Watch. Apple's full notes are below.

This update includes improvements for your Apple Watch, including:

- Tides app expands map support for tidal conditions and coastal locations in China
- Camera Remote app can pause recording of iPhone video

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

More of the features available in watchOS 11 can be found in our watchOS 11 roundup.

Article Link: Apple Releases watchOS 11.2

 

[Dulcimer]

Apple’s SWEs are spread really thin, aren’t they?

 

[delsoul]

Must be a lot of people downloading it. Fiber internet and still says 35 minutes to download

 

[Moukee]

I hope performance improved further on older Apple Watch models. watchOS 11 slowed my Apple Watch 8 down to a crawl, and while 11.1 improved the situtation, it's still nowhere near as snappy as watchOS 10 was.

 

[CharlesShaw]

Must be a lot of people downloading it. Fiber internet and still says 35 minutes to download

If I didn't find the Apple Watch to be so valuable to me, I'd be very happy to say goodbye to its lengthy updates and music downloads.

 

[DMG35]

Apple has peaked with the Watch. The updates are so minimal now. No new watch faces, no new features, just bug fixes all the time. I love the Apple Watch but man they seem just stuck.

 

[kamyk35]

I hope performance improved further on older Apple Watch models. watchOS 11 slowed my Apple Watch 8 down to a crawl, and while 11.1 improved the situtation, it's still nowhere near as snappy as watchOS 10 was.

It's not just with watch 8, watch 9 same issue

 

[handsomedan1969]

I hope there's some relief for the excessive battery drain on AWU 1

 

[Stuartglossop]

I hope performance improved further on older Apple Watch models. watchOS 11 slowed my Apple Watch 8 down to a crawl, and while 11.1 improved the situtation, it's still nowhere near as snappy as watchOS 10 was.

Very strange because my series 6 is great

 

[Zanton68]

Apple has peaked with the Watch. The updates are so minimal now. No new watch faces, no new features, just bug fixes all the time. I love the Apple Watch but man they seem just stuck.

Yes. I’d like to see more customisable watch faces and for them not to delete my favourite watch faces with the software updates….

 

[xeux]

They are spending all their time on AI features that don't provide any value. Thanks Tim Apple.

 

[jonnysods]

I hope performance improved further on older Apple Watch models. watchOS 11 slowed my Apple Watch 8 down to a crawl, and while 11.1 improved the situtation, it's still nowhere near as snappy as watchOS 10 was.

I have the AWU2, and I think I'm going to keep with 11.x and not go to 12 for as long as I can for the exact reason you're stating, and for the countless times on my otehr watches I regretted updating because of the loss of performance and especially battery life.

 

[bigglow]

Anyone updated to 11.2 on their Watch Series 10 46mm"? Any noticeable issues or should I wait until mid January to upgrade?