Apple releases 1st software update for its Watch with performance improvements for fitness tracking, Apps, Siri and more

Apple has released the first software update for Apple Watch today with the release of Watch OS 1.0.1. The update is available through the Apple Watch app on iPhone. The download comes in at 51.6MB, and as the version number implies this is all about fixing bugs and improving performance for various bits of the Apple Watch experience. In addition, the software update delivers display support for new emoji characters and more than half a dozen new languages.

The performance improvements to Siri will undoubtedly be welcomed by Apple Watch users who have reported problems with the ‘Hey Siri’ feature in Apple’s online support community forums. According to the thread, Siri fails to work consistently, fails to respond and gets stuck in listening mode and more.

According to release notes, this update includes performance improvements and bug fixes, including the following:

• Siri
• Measuring stand activity
• Calculating calories for indoor cycling and rowing workouts
• Distance and pace during outdoor walk and run workouts
• Accessibility
• Third-party apps
• It also enables display support for new emoji characters and additional language support for:

1. Brazilian Portuguese
2. Danish
3. Dutch
4. Swedish
5. Russian
6. Thai
7. Turkish

The new software can be downloaded through the dedicated Apple Watch app on the iPhone by going to General --> Software Update. To install the update, the Apple Watch must be placed on the charger and it must be in range of the iPhone.

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