Following a slight delay in launching watchOS 2 due to acritical bugdiscovered at the last minute, Apple on Mondayreleased the first major updateto the operating system powering the Apple Watch.
In addition to executing your favorite apps directly on the device rather than on your iPhone, watchOS 2 lets native apps take advantage of hardware features such as built-in mic, the Digital Crown and the Taptic Engine.
For the full list of changes, check out Apple’s official release notes further below detailing everything that’s new, improved and enhanced in watchOS 2.
“This update is the fist major software update for Apple Watch and includes new watch faces, third-party app complications, new capabilities in Mail, Friends and Digital Touch, and support for third-party apps running natively,” Apple writes.
Without further ado, check out Apple’s release notes below.
watchOS 2 release notes
The free watchOS 2 software update contains new features and capabilities for users and developers, including the following:
New watch faces and timekeeping features
Siri improvements
Activity and workout improvements
Apple Pay and Wallet improvements
Friends and Digital Touch improvements
Maps improvements
Music improvements
Other improvements
Apple’s watchOS 2 micro-siteexplains new features in greater detail.
As always, some features of watchOS may not be available for all countries or all areas. The security content of this update is available inApple’s support document.
To learn how to update your Apple Watch to watchOS 2,consult Jeff’s handy step-by-step tutorial.
What’s your favorite watchOS 2 feature so far?
