Apple Releases watchOS 6.1.3 Update With Heart Rhythm Notification Bug Fix

[MacRumors]

Apple today released watchOS 6.1.3, the fifth update to the watchOS 6 operating system designed to run on modern Apple Watch models. watchOS 6.1.3 comes three weeks after the release of watchOS 6.1.2.

watchOS 6.1.3 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.

The watchOS 6.1.3 update includes important bug fixes, addressing an issue that could prevent the irregular heart rhythm notification feature from working properly for Apple Watch owners in Iceland.

Apple has also released watchOS 5.3.5 for Apple Watch models not able to run watchOS 6 due to the use of an older iPhone.

Article Link: Apple Releases watchOS 6.1.3 Update With Heart Rhythm Notification Bug Fix

 

[thadoggfather]

The watchOS 6.1.3 update includes important bug fixes, addressing an issue that could prevent the irregular heart rhythm notification feature from working properly for Apple Watch owners in Iceland.

Strangely specific geographical bug

 

[Toratek]

So.... an update for Bjork?

 

[thadoggfather]

no way I'm updating for this, 6.1.2 has been smooth on my series 4 paired with my XR on 13.3 and battery life is fine after turning off app background refresh and all the active Siri listening features

I approach updates incredibly skeptically, especially when the bug fixes aren't of interest

 

[Mick-Mac]

I'm still pining for custom watch faces. So exasperating - why can't we have that?

 

[Fordski]

Every time there's an update I'm hoping for the addition of the ECG app in Mexico, not this time though.

 

[konqerror]

Strangely specific geographical bug

Because it's tied into a medical feature, it's very likely due to country-based gating to comply with regulatory requirements.

 

[Westside guy]

Strangely specific geographical bug

Yeah, can't really fault them for not catching this one during beta. 😁

 

[JVNPhoto]

Acknowledgement Apple has Icelandic users - wow! Now if only they would give us Apple Music, iTunes Store, Apple TV+, Books, iCloud Music Library, Movie Rentals, iTunes Match and every other feature everyone else seems to have 🤔

 

[iGeneo]

I'm still pining for custom watch faces. So exasperating - why can't we have that?

It would be a complete 💩 show of copyright infringement and hideous faces. No thanks

 

[Expos of 1969]

Acknowledgement Apple has Icelandic users - wow! Now if only they would give us Apple Music, iTunes Store, Apple TV+ and every other feature everyone else seems to have 🤔

You are not missing much...

 

[kissmo]

Strangely specific geographical bug

Their harts beat slower probably. )
This is very weird indeed for a release note.

 

[Morrissey]

Every time there's an update I'm hoping for the addition of the ECG app in Mexico, not this time though.

Still no ECG in MX? I live in TJ and have a S4 SS, I have to cross to San Diego to activate that feature last year, I thought that on S5 will activate in MX

 

[Rychiar]

It would be a complete 💩 show of copyright infringement and hideous faces. No thanks

Why? I've been making custom faces since day one with the photo face...it would be nice to be able to add corner complications, move the time to the center or other parts of the screen and use a sleeker font at least though

 

[Hodar1]

My cellular plan has "unlimited Data", and as these iOS updates are not horrendously large - I wish we could opt out of the manditory Wi-Fi download requirement.

 

[Expos of 1969]

My cellular plan has "unlimited Data", and as these iOS updates are not horrendously large - I wish we could opt out of the manditory Wi-Fi download requirement.

You cannot even opt out when updating your phone. You may have an unlimited data plan but Apple needs to "protect" those who don't and may be too dim to manage their data. A true nanny state operation.

 

[decypher44]

I'm still pining for custom watch faces. So exasperating - why can't we have that?

I’m waiting to get a functioning LCARS watch face. I know it’ll never happen with Apple. Sucks.

 

[Westside guy]

I just updated my Watch 5. Has it seemed to anyone else as if the last few watch updates have been much faster than they used to be? Watch updates used to seem interminable...

 

[MauiPa]

You cannot even opt out when updating your phone. You may have an unlimited data plan but Apple needs to "protect" those who don't and may be too dim to manage their data. A true nanny state operation.

Do you really know what you are talking about? if you want to turn off autoupdates, then just do it already
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My cellular plan has "unlimited Data", and as these iOS updates are not horrendously large - I wish we could opt out of the manditory Wi-Fi download requirement.

you could research a subject before you get all upset over it. Go to watch app on your phone, general, software update, and click automatic updates to off. bazinga, I saved the world again!

 

[xpxp2002]

I've been having intermittent rapid battery drain with 6.1.2 -- roughly 10%/hour when it's "acting up."

Restarting the watch seems to help with this, for a few days. I hope it's patched in this bug fix release.

 

[Expos of 1969]

Do you really know what you are talking about? if you want to turn off autoupdates, then just do it already
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you could research a subject before you get all upset over it. Go to watch app on your phone, general, software update, and click automatic updates to off. bazinga, I saved the world again!

So you are saying that I can update iOS on my phone (my only Apple device) using only my mobile data? That's not what I read. Please fill me in.

 

[b0fh666]

Still no ECG in MX? I live in TJ and have a S4 SS, I have to cross to San Diego to activate that feature last year, I thought that on S5 will activate in MX

cross the border, activate and go back. sad but that's the only way.

 

[coolfactor]

Strangely specific geographical bug

Consumers rarely appreciate the sheer complexities of the technology packed into our devices, especially when you get into timezones, altitude, environmental differences.... the list goes on and on, and Apple is responsible for making sure their tech works equally with all of these factors. It's super complicated, and they do an outstanding job. We can not really complain when they make a misstep.

 

[ghanwani]

Can this happen?

Watch malfunctions, notifies me that I have a problem, I head to the ER, I find out everything is fine, and I'm stuck paying a massive bill.

 

[AZMecha]

Do you really know what you are talking about? if you want to turn off autoupdates, then just do it already
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you could research a subject before you get all upset over it. Go to watch app on your phone, general, software update, and click automatic updates to off. bazinga, I saved the world again!

I understand about data usage but for me its the app updates themselves... Not the core iOS/Watch updates. Despite most I still miss iTunes, I would perform all app updates and then when significant or time to backup did over my Mac so wouldn't impact data usage. As a family of 7 having to plug in your device synch an update your apps. Now have to perform step-step across multiple devices... sighs