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Apple Releases watchOS 5.1.3 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

apolloa said:
Well it’s updared and so far hasn’t shown the temperature, rest is fine, seems ok. The fitness app seems a bit better and the new app still lags a few seconds before letting you scroll the story. I’ll have to test the rest of it. When I say it’s laggy it’s hardly bad. I still like my watch :)
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Thank you, I appreciate it. I may just wait until we get to 5.2 or 5.3 - I’m actually fine with 4.3.2.

I should ask, though - did they “fix” the dock? I think the 4.x dock is terrible compared to the 3.x dock.
 
That “improvements and bug fixes” line isn’t cute, it’s arrogant and disrespectful of the customer.
 
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hologram said:
I used to have a problem with it too, but now it works for me close to 100% of the time. You may have tried this, but it solved my issue:

You have to start with your arm at your side (well, I do, anyway). Then, all in on smooth movement, raise the watch to your mouth, twist your wrist so the face is directly facing you, and speak immediately. If you hesitate between raising and twisting, or twisting and speaking it won’t work. The twisting motion is important, if you just raise and speak it probably won’t work.

At least, that’s been my experience.
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Want to post a video?

In seriousness, I have a running dialogue going with Apple Support on Twitter. So far they’ve had me try the standard things, like powering in and off and making sure the settings are all toggled on, etc... So far, no good.
 
Ok. @Applesupport was able to help. Following the tips they gave me (see below) I’ve gotten Raise to Speak working about 75-80% of the time. The difference changer seems to be the speaking before the screen wakes up.

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While there is no need for any flick of your wrist, we do have a few tips that can help more consistently activate Siri:

Make sure the Watch screen stays asleep until less than one or two seconds before the watch is at your mouth and start speaking. It is best to start with the screen asleep and at least ten inches lower than your mouth.

Bring the Watch up close to your mouth in one fluid motion without turning the wrist to wake the screen until the device is at your mouth.

Start speaking as soon as the watch is in position near the mouth instead of waiting to see the screen wake first.

Bring the watch closer to your mouth when speaking.

Try speaking a bit louder when making your request. Low volume or whispered requests are not expected to be loud enough to activate Siri.

Let us know if any of these tips help. een until the device is at your mouth.

Start speaking as soon as the watch is in position near the mouth instead of waiting to see the screen wake first.

Bring the watch closer to your mouth when speaking.

Try speaking a bit louder when making your request. Low volume or whispered requests are not expected to be loud enough to activate Siri.

Let us know if any of these tips help
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gwhizkids said:
Ok. @Applesupport was able to help. Following the tips they gave me (see below) I’ve gotten Raise to Speak working about 75-80% of the time. The difference changer seems to be the speaking before the screen wakes up.

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Yep, this works, finally! Thank you.:)
I've been doing this wrong for well...months! Would just finally say "Hey Siri" and that was that.
 
MacRumors said:



Apple today released watchOS 5.1.3, the fourth update to the watchOS 5 operating system that runs on modern Apple Watch models. watchOS 5.1.3 comes more than a month after the release of watchOS 5.1.2, a major update that brought ECG functionality.

watchOS 5.1.3 can be downloaded for free through the dedicated Apple Watch app on the iPhone by going to General --> Software Update. To install the new software, the Apple Watch needs to have at least 50 percent battery, it needs to be placed on a charger, and it needs to be in range of the iPhone.

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watchOS 5.1.3 is a minor update that focuses on performance improvements and fixes for bugs discovered since the release of watchOS 5.1.2. We didn't find any changes during the watchOS 5.1.3 beta testing period. Apple's release notes do not mention any new features or include information beyond the general "this update includes improvements and bug fixes" statement.

The prior update watchOS update, watchOS 5.1.2, introduced the long-awaited ECG feature for the Apple Watch Series 4, allowing Apple Watch owners to take single-lead electrocardiograms to detect atrial fibrillation, which can be a sign of serious health problems.

Article Link: Apple Releases watchOS 5.1.3 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
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Is this update brings ECG app for other regions?
 
Westside guy said:
Thank you, I appreciate it. I may just wait until we get to 5.2 or 5.3 - I’m actually fine with 4.3.2.

I should ask, though - did they “fix” the dock? I think the 4.x dock is terrible compared to the 3.x dock.
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How do you mean? Do you mean the number of apps that can show in the dock? If so is that apps marked as favourites or just how many run in the background?
 
Alameda said:
That “improvements and bug fixes” line isn’t cute, it’s arrogant and disrespectful of the customer.
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Bug fixes are literally nothing to write home about. Find your favorite open source project on GitHub and see how long the issues-section entertains you.
 
This update was a little strange. Normally, these updates just want the watch on the charger, but this one also asked for my watch passcode. That was fine on my wife’s watch but on mine (both Series 4) it hung and did not install until I took it off the charger, told it to proceed, and entered the passcode again.
 
Just installed the update 5.1.3 and seems that the keypad for entering my code is somewhat larger. Also, when I check the battery level from within the 'Control Center' etc., the screen of icons scrolls up more smoothly, and those icons are also larger. I don't have to place my finger near the bottom of the screen to access the 'Control Center' anymore; as anywhere on the screen now works. Tidbits for sure, but just an observation
 
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Maybe there was a simultaneous app update, but this seems to fix the medisafe pill-tracking app staying in sync with the phone and being able to open all the sections on the watch.
 
Westside guy said:
What I was (snarkily) referring to is - I much preferred the horizontal dock of watchOS 3 to the vertical dock of watchOS 4.
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Blimey! I can't even remember that!! The watch seems alright on the new OS, the exercise app is a but more responsive but, speaking about the dock, its set to show favourites as opposed to recent because I read it helps make things run faster.
 
I hope this update fixes the issue I have with the Walkie Talkie app not connecting a lot of times, even when my husband and I are in the same location and network. It just seems quite buggy. It’s great...when it works.
 
Pragati55 said:
Is this update brings ECG app for other regions?
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I was wondering the same thing, I bought my watch in Canada so even though I’ve been in the US for 2 months I can’t us the ECG feature. Big sales pitch then no news for those of us with none US purchased watches. And there doesn’t seem to be anyway to contact apple to ask for an update.
 
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Rod1949 said:
I was wondering the same thing, I bought my watch in Canada so even though I’ve been in the US for 2 months I can’t us the ECG feature. Big sales pitch then no news for those of us with none US purchased watches. And there doesn’t seem to be anyway to contact apple to ask for an update.
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I don't think Apple is going to activate this functionality without some pretty big press releases in the affected countries. They are not going to sneak it in to a minor update and say nothing.
 
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Alameda said:
That “improvements and bug fixes” line isn’t cute, it’s arrogant and disrespectful of the customer.
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I did a scan of the thread and couldn't find what you're referring to. Can you provide a screenshot or link? I'm curious.
 
Has anyone seen any reference to anything new in 5.2? I’ve seen absolutely nothing.
 
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