Apple users are in for a treat as the tech giant rolls out not only the latest version of its mobile operating system, iOS 10, but also new operating systems for Apple Watch and Apple TV. The new watchOS 3 for Apple Watch and tvOS 10 for Apple TV promise improvements, new features, and a better user experience. Here’s what you need to know to download and install the latest updates.
For Apple Watch users, the new watchOS 3 brings faster and more responsive apps, a redesigned UI, new watch faces, and enhanced Siri capabilities. To download and install watchOS 3, users need to follow these steps:
1. Install the latest iOS version on your iPhone.
2. Keep your Apple Watch charged to at least 50% and connect it to Wi-Fi.
3. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, tap on My Watch > General > Software update.
4. Download the update and follow the rest of the process as prompted.
With watchOS 3, apps will now respond instantly with lesser loading times, and the new Minnie Mouse watch face and Activity Watch Face are now available. One of the highlights of watchOS 3 is the SOS feature, which allows users to long-press the side button below the crown to automatically initiate a call to 911 emergency dispatch. It also shows emergency contacts set by users on the Apple Watch display and works internationally.
For Apple TV (4th Generation) users, the new tvOS 10 brings new apps like Sling, Fox Sports, Molotov, NBA 2K, Minecraft story mode, and more. Users can take Siri’s help to issue commands, and the app can now use the accelerometer and gyroscope of iPhone to act as gaming controllers. Siri can now search movies by topics through voice commands, and live channels are also available. To download and install tvOS 10:
1. Go to Settings > System > Software Updates > Update Software on your Apple TV (4th Generation).
2. Download and install the OS version by following the process.
For Apple TV (2nd and 3rd Gen) users, go to Settings > General > Update Software to download the new OS version.
Apple has also made it simpler to sign-in to multiple devices with a new Single sign-in feature. Users would just have to sign in once to access all the apps on their devices. A new Dark mode has also been unveiled, and users will be able to download any app on iPhone and see it appear on Apple TV (if compatible with the same) automatically. The tvOS developer preview is already out, and end-customers will be receiving it later this year.
In conclusion, the latest Apple operating systems, iOS 10, watchOS 3, and tvOS 10, promise improvements, new features, and a better user experience. Make sure to follow the steps above to download and install the latest updates and take advantage of all the new features.
