Ah, this one again. No, they don't do this, there's no proof they've ever done this. Sometimes a tin foil can be just a touch too tight. Do updates slow things down sometimes? Sure. Is Apple doing it on purpose? No.
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Apple Releases watchOS 9.5.1 With Bug Fixes
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What's the big deal? Why take a chance? Apple has their reasons for the requirements, and I'm sure they aren't going to waste their time determining if there is a significant difference in whatever between a full install or an update.
Do people actually believe this? Is there any legitimate documentation (not AI) to back up this accusation? If this were true and the public/government found out about it, I'd wonder if Apple could survive.
This update has knocked the heck out of battery life on my Series 8. Can almost watch the battery ring spin down.
I’d say it’s because the Watch holds much less battery charge, even the Ultra. If any unexpected intense cleanup needs to happen or installation goes unexpectedly slow, the Watch will quickly drain its battery.
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Because that’s the term used in the watch industry. It’s not an Apple term.
Edit: You can look up 'watch complications'. An example of some explanation: https://www.tourneau.com/watch-education/watch-complications.html
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Just wait a minute and the hand will be out of the way. 😉
Updated and the new slightly blurred grayish background is still there in NC center and control center. Clearly it’s intended behavior.
If they did that, I'm sure we would find people who would complain about it not being realistic)))
What's with the tinting business?
Apple today released watchOS 9.5.1, a minor bug fix update designed for the Apple Watch. watchOS 9.5.1 is a free download that comes two weeks after the launch of watchOS 9.5.
watchOS 9.5.1 can be downloaded for free through the Apple Watch app on the iPhone by opening it up and 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.
According to Apple's release notes for the update, it includes "improvements and bug fixes" for the Apple Watch, with no details on which bugs have been addressed.
Article Link: Apple Releases watchOS 9.5.1 With Bug Fixes
I haven't had this problem, on either my 6 series or the new 8 series, mid you they are the Stainless Steel versions, maybe that's why they don't have these issues 😊
Is it specific to the US? or just people that like to complain?
I'm hoping it fixes the washed-out green color on my Series 7. After reading about other Apple Watch users on here still experiencing the green tint, I can't believe Apple hasn't fixed this issue yet. Waiting for mine to finish updating, this should have been fixed with this update. C'mon Apple!
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Well yeah but I just meant that unless you bought multiples, that’s the only one. As opposed to the multiple Lightning or USB-C cables most of us probably have extras of.
Yeah better safe than sorry. Just seems a little overly cautious. Theoretically the same could happen to the iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Maybe they weren’t comfortable the Watch was mature enough yet but I think it’s probably there now.
after it's been available for like 6 hours? Seriously?
come back in a week and report then
really, like what? 10 min? 10hrs?
next time start the update from the watch itself, not from the phone ...
Yeah, way too soon to make an assessment of battery life after a few hours. Takes a few days before you can claim that.
Decreased battery life after updating WatchOS is not uncommon. When it happens, I typically fix it by resetting the watch and setting it up like new again. I’ve had to do this after several WatchOS updates on my S4. This usually fixes the issue for me, and is an acceptable fix for me as I’m in no way attached to any of the data that might be lost by doing so. Of course, YMMV.
I normally fix this by completely shutting down my Apple Watch a few days after an update and if there was a battery hit, it usually fixes it. Same with my iPhones and iPads after an update.
I say it’s much less likely to happen to the iPhone and iPad because their batteries hold a lot more charge even at 50%.
