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Apple releases watchOS 6.1 update, adds support for AirPods Pro, other new features

watchOS 6.1 is out and it adds some nifty things.

Earlier this week, Apple released watchOS 6.1, which not only adds compatibility with the new AirPods Pro earbuds, but can also be loaded on every Apple Watch, no matter what series it’s from.

Included in the watchOS 6.0 release are an Apple Watch-specific App Store, and new watch faces such as Solar Dial, Modular Compact, Gradient, California, Numerals Duo, and Numerals Mono. Several existing watch faces were also updated with new design elements. The update also included a

redesigned Reminders app, and new versions of Apple’s own Audiobooks app, Calculator, Voice Memos, and Noise.

Finally, a new Cycle feature within watchOS 6 allows users to track their menstrual cycle right from Apple Watch and get intuitive notifications which is all synced to the accompanying Health app on iPhone with iOS 13.

The update requires at least 50% battery life to install as well as a connected iPhone with a compatible iOS version. To update Apple Watch, users should place Apple Watch on a charger and launch the Watch app on their iPhone. From there, Head to General > Software Update.

If you’ve had a chance to try the watchOS 6.1 update and have any feedback to offer, please let us know about your experience in the comments.

Via AppleInsider