Apple just launched watchOS 11.1 for Apple Watch. An update that seems important, at least based on its version number. watchOS 11 is an operating system full of new features and improvements, featuring new features such as sleep apnea detection, featured on devices such as Apple Watch Series 10.

This is about a very important update day. Along with watchOS 11.1, Apple also released iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1. All of these operating systems include Apple Intelligence for the first time exclusively in the United States.

What’s new in watchOS 11.1

Curiously, There’s not much new in watchOS 11.1At least Apple doesn’t reflect these in the official update notes. Even watchOS 11.0.1, released a few weeks ago, came with more new features and improvements. While that’s all Apple has stated about the new features of watchOS 11.1 for Apple Watch, it’s possible we’ll have more internal news and improved performance:

This update includes improvements and bug fixes, including a fix for an issue with breathing disorder data being written to HealthKit for some users.

How to update to watchOS 11.1

No matter how minor the update may seem, it is recommended to always have the latest software versions installed on our devices. Updating to watchOS 11.1 is pretty simple and it won’t take more than a few minutes. All you have to do is follow these steps:

1. You must have an Apple Watch compatible with watchOS 11.
2. On iPhone, go to Watch app > General > Software Update.
3. On your Apple Watch, go to Settings > General > Software Update.
4. Tap on Download and install watchOS 11.1.
5. The Apple Watch must be connected to a charger and within range of the iPhone connected to a Wi-Fi network.
6. Setup will not start until the Apple Watch’s battery level is at least 50%.

Apple Watch is a device that is very sensitive to such updates and watchOS 11.1 is a big updateNo matter how much it may seem that way, it may not seem that way. Try to update your watch and other updated Apple devices to this version as soon as possible.

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