The First Apple Watch OS Update Is Now Available

Apple is rolling out its first software update for the Apple Watch, which brings Watch OS to version 1.0.1. This update is designed to provide general bug fixes and performance improvements, and also adds display support for the new Emoji characters added to both iOS and OS X in recent updates.

To get the new software on your Watch, you can follow the simple process detailed in Apple’s knowledge base article on the subject, or follow the simple steps below.

1. Connect Watch to power and make sure it’s charged to 50% or more, and that your Apple Watch is connected to Wi-Fi.
2. Open the Apple Watch App, navigate to the My Watch tab, then tap General and Software Update.
3. Enter iPhone or Apple Watch passcode if prompted.
4. Wait for Apple logo progress indicator to appear and complete, when Apple Watch will restart.

This update includes improved performance for Siri, stand activity measurement (which would sometimes register a need to stand while standing) and better calorie burn calculations, as well as improved support of distance and pace measurement during outdoor workouts, and better support for third-party apps.

Apple also added support for 7 more languages, including Brazilian Portuguese, Danish, Dutch, Swedish, Russian, Thai and Turkish.

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