Apple drops new watchOS updates for the Apple Watch every week. The latest, watchOS 10, hit the market on June 5th, 2023, and it’s packed with cool new features.
This article is your go-to guide for the latest watchOS updates, their features, and how the new version affects battery performance. This info will help you decide if you should upgrade or not.
watchOS 10.5 Update
The latest update is currently in beta and will soon be available to all users. watchOS 10.5 beta 3 includes some bug fixes and new changes.
The build number for watchOS 10.5 beta 3 is 21T5560d, and it was released on April 24th, 2024. The update is 254 MB and offers a significant battery boost. This update can greatly improve your Apple Watch’s battery life and performance.
Release Notes:
- Big Battery Boost
- Performance Enhanced
- Added 28 new emojis
- Smooth User Interface
- Fixed crash when tapped.
Bugs:
- Some apps crash when reopening
- Takes longer to connect to the internet
- Temperature rises too high during charging
- External purchase URL not opening
| Build Name | watchOS 10.5 Beta 3 |
| Build Number | 21T5560d |
| Release Date | April 24, 2024 |
| Size | 254 MB |
Old watchOS 10 Updates, Build No & Release Date
| Version | Build Number | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| watchOS 10.5 Beta 2 | 21F5555d | April 17, 2024 |
| watchOS 10.5 Beta 1 | 21T5545f | April 3, 2024 |
| watchOS 10.4 Beta 3 | 21T5202e | Feb 14, 2024 |
| watchOS 10.4 Beta 2 | 21T5196d | Feb 7, 2024 |
| watchOS 10.4 Beta 1 | 21T5185g | January 29, 2024 |
What’s New in the watchOS 10 Beta Update?
- Double Tap Gesture for Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2.
- Widgets with Smart Stack on the watch face.
- NameDrop on Apple Watch.
- 2 New watch faces: Dynamic Palette and Snoopy watch faces.
- Improved cycling support in Health & Fitness.
- Mental health tracking with mood logs.
- Updated Compass app with emergency waypoints.
- Instant Control Center access with a side button.
- Smart Widget stacks.
- iMessage Contact Key Verification support added.
- Siri is enabled for on-device health and fitness-related queries via the Health app.
Enable Swipe to Change Watch Faces
The Swipe to Change Watch Faces feature is back in the watchOS 10.2 Beta 3 update, replacing the “Press and Hold” feature from the previous update.
To enable this feature, go to Apple Watch settings > Clock > and turn on the “Swipe to Switch Watch Face” option. Note that this option can only be accessed and adjusted directly on your Apple Watch and is not available through the Watch app on your iPhone.
watchOS 10 Supported Apple watch
- Apple Watch Series 4
- Apple Watch Series 5
- Apple Watch Series 6
- Apple Watch Series 7
- Apple Watch Series 8
- Apple Watch Series 9
- Apple Watch SE (2020)
- Apple Watch SE (2022)
- Apple Watch SE (2023)
- Apple Watch Ultra
- Apple Watch Ultra 2
How to Download and Install watchOS 10 Update
To download and install watchOS 10 on your Apple Watch, follow these steps:
- Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
- Tap the My Watch tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Select Software Update.
- If there’s an update, tap Download and Install. You might need to enter your iPhone’s passcode.
- Keep your iPhone and Apple Watch close together throughout the process.
- After downloading, your Apple Watch will prompt you to start the update. Tap Install on the watch.
Be patient; updates can take some time. Your watch will restart, and you’ll see a spinning progress circle.
Note: Always keep your iPhone up-to-date, let your Apple Watch rest on its charger while updating, and make sure your iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi.
