watchOS 9 beta 3 is now available to developers: here’s what’s new

Apple has made watchOS 9 beta 3 available to developers. The new trial version mainly contains bug fixes.

Apple officially releases watchOS 9 beta 3

Are you a developer and do you have an Apple Watch Series 4 or newer? Then you can now install the third beta of watchOS 9. At first sight, this mainly entails problem solutions, which makes the software work better. Beta 3 comes two weeks after the release of beta 2. Apple fixes several bugs that developers encountered in previous test versions.

watchOS 9 is a major update for the Apple Watch. In addition to four new dials, a number of existing watch faces have been refreshed for a more modern look look† In addition, the EKG app has been expanded with a function that tracks atrial fibrillation. This feature could just save lives. Measuring sleep rhythms will also be done in more detail from now on; this allows the Watch to see whether users are in deep sleep or REM sleep.

Do you take medication? Then there is the new medicine app, which helps you take your medicines on time. The app also tells you which medicines you can and cannot use at the same time. For avid runners, Apple is adding a number of new workout features.

Also read: WatchOS 9 solves annoying battery problem of the Apple Watch

Public beta is coming

Unfortunately, watchOS 9 is now available exclusively to developers. However, a public beta is not long in coming, according to MacRumors† According to the website, anyone who wants to can install the test software “later this summer.” The update will roll out to the general public sometime in September.

It’s important to understand that watchOS 9 is far from finished at this point. That means you will encounter a lot of annoying bugs while using it. Therefore, never install a beta version of watchOS 9 on an Apple Watch that you use every day.

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