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Apple today seeded the sixth beta of an upcoming watchOS 10 update to developers for testing purposes, with the software update coming a week after the fifth beta.

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To install the watchOS 10 update, developers will need to open the Apple Watch app, go to the Software Update section under "General" in Settings, and toggle on the watchOS 10 Developer Beta. Note that an Apple ID linked to a developer account is required.

Once beta updates have been activated, watchOS 10 can be downloaded under the same Software Update section. To install software, an Apple Watch needs to have 50 percent battery life and it must be placed on an Apple Watch charger.

watchOS 10 adds a whole new widget-focused interface. You can access a widget stack from any watch face using the Digital Crown, swiping through them to get to relevant information. Control Center can be activated from any app by pressing the side button, and these new quick access controls are meant to let you use watch faces that support less information while still putting everything you need at your fingertips.

There are new Palette and Snoopy watch faces, updates to Cycling and Hiking workouts, and mental health integrations. Users can log their state of mind and mood using the Apple Watch, with the device providing insights into mental health over time.

Article Link: Apple Seeds Sixth Beta of watchOS 10 to Developers
 
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I don't understand why they bother to act like "WatchOS" is a thing. They should just push features from time to time rather than acting like it's a real device (it's a toy/accessory)
 
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I’m impressed this will even run on my Series 4 according to the Apple site.
That’s a GOOD apple! 🍎
runs on my series 4 just fine before beta4, but since beta4 the battery drain has been crazy. the battery level even goes downhill while on charger.
 
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I got on beta 5 (Public beta 3) and the battery drain was considerable. It stabilized a bit recently, but in the first few days I had to adapt my charging schedule a bit to still do sleep tracking + use it all day.
 
runs on my series 4 just fine before beta4, but since beta4 the battery drain has been crazy. the battery level even goes downhill while on charger.
Charging actually stops if the device becomes too hot, even if it’s on a charger. Could that be the case?
 
I don't like how now it AM/Workout, it takes two taps to get to the "playing next" queue. When I'm running or biking it can be super strenuous or perhaps even dangerous. Performance wise it's running great on the ultra. Battery life is slightly shorter than watchOS 9 but still acceptable at 1.5-2 days.
 
I can no longer set Alarms with the updated WatchOS.
Luckily, iOS still allows me to set an alarm.
 
I can no longer set Alarms with the updated WatchOS.
Luckily, iOS still allows me to set an alarm.
I’ve installed the latest beta (PB) last night, still can set alarms. I’d simply tap the ⏰ icon among the apps, and enable/disable existing alarms as needed, or add a new one.
What do you mean by saying you “can’t”?
 
I don't like how now it AM/Workout, it takes two taps to get to the "playing next" queue. When I'm running or biking it can be super strenuous or perhaps even dangerous. Performance wise it's running great on the ultra. Battery life is slightly shorter than watchOS 9 but still acceptable at 1.5-2 days.

I can't remember how it was before? Now it's press '3 dots' menu top right and then 'Playing Next'.
 
Really, afer some weeks of using watchOS 10, i´m not comfortable at all with it. Hate the gestures, hate the changed feautures, hate the dimming degraded colors all around the system, don´t like widgets, etc
 
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