Apple has released a new update for the Apple Watch. It concerns watchOS 7.6, the update that has been tested with betas for a while. As with the previous versions, something new is also available this time around, although with watchOS 7.6 it is only a small improvement.
watchOS 7.6 available
watchOS 7.6 is probably the last major and significant update before Apple releases watchOS 8 in September. In watchOS 7.6, Apple has another small surprise for Dutch users. In the update, showing the air quality in the Weather app has become available for the whole of the Netherlands. The feature was already available for other countries such as Germany, the US and the UK, but is now also available in the Netherlands. Support for Belgium unfortunately not there.
In addition to the Weather app, you can now also set the Air Quality Index complication for your watch face. The complication is also abbreviated as LKI. Also read our previous article about air quality in the Weather app in the Netherlands.
In addition, Apple has released the EKG app and irregular heart rhythm notifications in 30 additional regions. This makes the features available in almost all major countries and regions.
Release notes watchOS 7.6
These are the full release notes for watchOS 7.6:
watchOS 7.6 includes new features, improvements, and bug fixes, including:
- Support for the ECG app on Apple Watch Series 4 or later in 30 additional regions. For an overview of the available regions, please visit: https://www.apple.com/nl/watchos/feature-availability/
- Support for irregular heart rhythm notifications in 30 additional regions . For an overview of the available regions, please visit: https://www.apple.com/nl/watchos/feature-availability/
For more information about the security aspects of software, see updates from Apple the following website: https://support.apple.com/HT201222
Download watchOS 7.6
To perform the update, do the following on the paired iPhone:
- Go to My Watch > General.
- Tap Software Update and wait for the update to download.
- Put the Apple Watch on the charger and wait patiently for the update to install.
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While the Apple Watch is updating, keep the paired iPhone nearby so as not to disrupt the update process. The Apple Watch can take more than an hour to update, so please be patient. In any case, make sure that the connection to the charger is not broken. To complete the installation, it is mandatory to hang the Apple Watch on the charger, so keep that in mind.
You can also update directly via the Apple Watch itself:
- Open the Settings app on the Apple Watch.
- Go to General > Software update.
- Wait for the Apple Watch to search for the update.
- Tap Download.
- After downloading, place the Apple Watch on the Charger. The installation will start automatically.
Failed to install? For watchOS installation problems, read our accompanying article.
Note: keep the comments on-topic, concrete and clear for others. Personal status updates on whether your download has started/successfully adds nothing to the discussion. It may also take a little longer before the update is visible. You don't have to report this either. These comments will be deleted.