Overview

• 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.