Apple on Monday released watchOS 26.1, an update to the watchOS 26 operating system.
No new features were discovered in watchOS 26.1 during beta testing, and Apple’s release notes merely say the update includes unspecified “improvements and bug fixes.”
watchOS 26.1 can be downloaded for free through the dedicated Apple Watch app on the iPhone by going to “General” -> “Software Update.” The Apple Watch needs to have at least a 50% battery charge, needs to be on a charger, and needs to be in the range of the iPhone.