watchOS 8.5 is out: what has Apple changed?
Not only iOS 15.4 is out; A software update is also available for the Apple Watch! In this article, you’ll learn what’s new about watchOS 8.5.
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install watchOS 8.5
To update your Apple Watch to watchOS 8.5, your smartwatch must be charged at least 50 percent. It must also be connected to the charger and within range of the iPhone. It must be connected to a WiFi network.
Then you can install watchOS 8.5. This can be done via the Settings app of your Apple Watch. Under ‘General’, tap ‘Software update’ and install the update. If ‘Automatic Updates’ is turned on, the update will take place at night when your clock is on the charger.
watchOS 8.5: the new features
While iOS 15.4 is an exciting update with many innovations, watchOS 8.5 has less to offer. Most notably, the software supports the new ‘Emoji 14’, bringing dozens of new emojis to the Watch.
These include melting face, sensual lips, hands making heart gesture, pregnant man, troll, low battery, eggs, emotional face with tears and more. Those emojis are also available in iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4.
So few new functions, but it is still good to install the interim update. This way, your Apple Watch is completely up to date and you have the most recent security updates.
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