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Apple Pulls watchOS 11.1 Beta 3 After Reports of Device Freezing

The update was withdrawn following user complaints about Watches freezing, marking the third software pullback by Apple in the past month.

  • Users reported their Apple Watches locked up and became unresponsive after installing the watchOS 11.1 beta 3 update.
  • This is the third software issue Apple has faced recently, following similar problems with iPadOS 18 and HomePod software.
  • Apple's withdrawal highlights the risks associated with installing beta software, which often contains bugs.
  • Once installed, reverting the watchOS update requires professional assistance, adding inconvenience for affected users.
  • Apple has not yet announced a resolution, but a new build or subsequent beta version is expected soon.
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