Apple Seeds First watchOS 3.1 and tvOS 10.0.1 Betas to Developers

[MacRumors]

Alongside the first iOS 10.1 beta and the first macOS Sierra 10.12.1 beta, Apple has seeded new betas of watchOS 3.1 and tvOS 10.0.1 to developers, just over a week after the latter two operating systems were released.

On the Apple Watch, the software update can be downloaded through the dedicated Apple Watch app on an iPhone by going to General --> Software update.

To install the update, the Apple Watch needs to have 50 percent battery, it must be on the Apple Watch charger, and it must be in range of the iPhone. watchOS 3 also requires an iPhone running iOS 10 to install.

On the Apple TV, installing the tvOS beta requires the Apple TV to be connected to a computer with a USB-C to USB-A cable, with the software downloaded and installed via iTunes or Apple Configurator. Once a beta profile has been installed on the device through iTunes, new beta updates will be available over the air.

It is not known what new features might be included in the watchOS 3.1 and tvOS 10.0.1 updates, but they are likely to include bug fixes for issues that have been discovered since the release of watchOS 3 and tvOS 10.

We'll update this post with any new features that are found in the two betas.

Article Link: Apple Seeds First watchOS 3.1 and tvOS 10.0.1 Betas to Developers

 

[MrGimper]

Is this the one that stealth-enables the 2nd processor core on the Gen 1?

 

[oneMadRssn]

tvOS 10.0 is a tad buggier than I had expected.

 

[btrach144]

wOS 3 is awesome but it's a little buggy. Glad to see this coming out.

 

[JackANSI]

Is this the one that stealth-enables the 2nd processor core on the Gen 1?

It enables a hidden headphone jack on the Apple Watch Edition (only).

 

[gsmornot]

It enables a hidden headphone jack on the Apple Watch Edition (only).

Its on the other models as well. You have to remove the digital crown to expose the plug.

 

[Traverse]

WatchOS 3 stutters a bit more than OS 2 on my series 0. Hope they fix this.

 

[jhfenton]

They still didn't fix the bug in which the Date complications are shown in English (i.e. Wed 21 instead of Mer 21) despite the Apple Watch (and the paired iPhone) being set to French.

 

[Nunyabinez]

I hope this adds the single sign on back. That was the only feature I really wanted.

 

[LoveToMacRumors]

I hope this adds the single sign on back. That was the only feature I really wanted.

What single sign??

 

[Nunyabinez]

What single sign??

The Apple TV was supposed to have single sign-in for TV Channel Providers. It was pulled at the last moment.

 

[dumastudetto]

WatchOS 3 stutters a bit more than OS 2 on my series 0. Hope they fix this.

WatchOS 3 is going to be built for the new hardware with increased processing power. If you want a buttery smooth experience, you'll need to upgrade.

Overall WatchOS 3 is decent enough for legacy watch owners. It's dramatically better than previous versions as Apple promised.

 

[0098386]

I've had problems with WatchOS3 and syncing iCloud photos from my phone. It just syncs a few and then permanently gives up. I've just installed this update and it's still doing it. Ah well! I guess this is now a feature or I'm doing it wrong.

 

[hevaKmaI]

WatchOS 3 is going to be built for the new hardware with increased processing power. If you want a buttery smooth experience, you'll need to upgrade.

Overall WatchOS 3 is decent enough for legacy watch owners. It's dramatically better than previous versions as Apple promised.

I've never had a buttery smooth experience on the series 0 watch. watchOS 3 is about as close as its come...it was a huge improvement over the previous iterations.

 

[BFG86]

I would like the hide stock apps on tvos.

Could do that with the old apple tv. Really need to add that feature

 

[jhfenton]

WatchOS 3 stutters a bit more than OS 2 on my series 0. Hope they fix this.

I ran the watchOS 3 beta for months on my Series 0 before getting my Series 2. Actually I still am, but I don't wear it much. I thought it ran much, much better than watchOS 2.x. Much less lag. Much less stutter. Likely because apps are kept in memory.

Series 2 is worlds better, though. Better battery life. Usable "Hey Siri" for opening apps. Faster app response in general.

 

[skwood]

The Apple TV was supposed to have single sign-in for TV Channel Providers. It was pulled at the last moment.

Not in this one, check back in tvOS 10.1

 

[44267547]

WatchOS 3 stutters a bit more than OS 2 on my series 0. Hope they fix this.

I actually have yet to upgrade OS on my Gen 1 Stainless. Apple is known to release an update approximately a week after the Keynote. I typically hold off for this update to repair the minor issues.

 

[jhfenton]

I actually have yet to upgrade OS on my Gen 1 Stainless. Apple is known to release an update approximately a week after the Keynote. I typically hold off for this update to repair the minor issues.

Don't wait. watchOS 3 was like getting a new watch (before I actually got a new watch). The redesigned UI makes much more sense. I've been using it since the 3rd beta.

 

[KiwiAdventure]

Really! I cannot be bothered having to charge the watch every day. Nike has made a poor job of their updated app and most runners have given Nike app away and changed. The watch is crazy and I smile each time I see them being worn. My life is not living every minute of the day having to be connected as I enjoy my life and freedom to be not connected.

 

[MrChurchyard]

Really! I cannot be bothered having to charge the watch every day.

You are not charging it every day though, you are charging it every night. Taking the watch off at night and putting it on the bedside dock is really not a hassle.

My life is not living every minute of the day having to be connected as I enjoy my life and freedom to be not connected.

Good for you! All in all with the fitness tracking and less phone usage I have due to the watch it makes me enjoy my life more. I have worked in jobs where I needed to be available at all times in case of an emergency and having the watch is freeing me from having to check the phone all the time but just glance quickly at my wrist whether it is something important.

 

[tmoerel]

I would like the hide stock apps on tvos.

Could do that with the old apple tv. Really need to add that feature

Stock apps should be removed everywhere and only be an optional install. 90% of the world doesn't care about stocks. It is a USA fad!

 

[coldsweat]

It enables a hidden headphone jack on the Apple Watch Edition (only).

Its on the other models as well. You have to remove the digital crown to expose the plug.

I wasn't aware of that - just grabbing my screwdriver to prise off the crown now................... almost there................... & off it pops!......................

What was the phone number for the genius bar again?

 

[M2M]

Apples own Trailers App stopped working for me on the latest beta of tvOS. Anyone else experiencing the same ? Other then that no differences spotted.

 

[gsmornot]

I wasn't aware of that - just grabbing my screwdriver to prise off the crown now................... almost there................... & off it pops!......................

What was the phone number for the genius bar again?

I know you're joking but I almost held back my post for fear someone would take it as fact. You know, if its on the internet it has to be true. Ha.