In recent days, Apple has presented the new watchOS 10.1 update to smart watch users in conjunction with IOS 17.1 update. It is worth noting that this update includes the introduction of two main features, Double Tap and Name Drop, in addition to a group of new features, bug fixes and security updates. Follow us and we will share with you all the information about the new update, and how you can install it on your device.

What's new in the watchOS 10.1 update?

After Apple released the watchOS 10 operating system last September, Apple launched the first major update, which is watchOS 10.1, and the reason for this is for two reasons. The first is to launch some new features and the second is to address some errors that users complained about, such as the lack of synchronization between the phone and the watch in the weather application. The scroll bar suddenly appears and white lines appear after turning off the Assistive Touch feature. We will share all these points with you in detail in the following paragraphs.

 

Double Tap feature

You can use double tap to automatically select the primary action for most apps or notifications.

Here are some uses for Double Tap

  • Open Smart Stack from any watch face and navigate through widgets.
  • View any message from a notification and scroll through longer notifications with an additional double tap.
  • Sorry, alarm clock.
  • Play or stop music.
  • Automatically start or stop workout reminders.
  • Stopwatch control.
  • Answer or control calls.
  • Take photos for your iPhone using the camera's remote control.

The Double Tap feature only works on recent Apple Watches, Series XNUMX and Ultra Series XNUMX

Name Drop feature

Through the Name Drop feature, you will be able to share all the information with any new person you want. This happens by bringing your Apple Watch closer to the other person's Watch or iPhone. It is worth noting that this feature is available on any iPhone running iOS 17, in addition to being available on watches such as (Apple Watch Ultra and later - Apple Watch Series 7 - Apple Watch SE 2). And that's not the end of it, as there is now the My Card feature as an addition for quick access in the Name Drop feature.

Bug fixes

  • Apple has fixed a bug that caused the Climate section in the Home app to appear blank.
  • Previously, after turning off Assistive Touch, some white lines would appear on the screen abnormally. Now, after installing the watchOS 10.1 update, this problem will disappear completely.
  • A solution to the problem of the lack of synchronization that occurred in the Weather application in the Cities section between the watch and the phone.
  • After users complained about the scroll bar suddenly appearing, the problem has been completely resolved with the new update.

How do you install the watchOS 10.1 update from the iPhone?

Before starting an update, it is best to update iOS 17.1 if possible, and then follow these steps:

  1. Open the Clock application on your iPhone.
  2. Choose General or General.
  3. Click on Software Update.
  4. Follow the steps that will appear in front of you to start updating the watchOS 10.1 system. It is best to place the watch on the charger until the system update is complete.

How do you install watchOS 10.1 update from Apple Watch?

  1. Open the Settings app from your watch.
  2. Choose General or General.
  3. Click on Software Update.
  4. Click on Install update.

What do you think of the new watchOS 10.1 update? What are the things you are waiting for in the next update? Tell us in the comments.

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