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Apple Releases WatchOS 10.1.1 Update to Fix Battery Drain and Overheating Issues Reported by Apple Watch Users

The WatchOS 10.1.1 update comes weeks after 10.1 release, amid user complaints over rapid battery drain and heating; older models like the SE and new ones like Ultra 2 were affected.

Overview

  • Apple releases watchOS 10.1.1 update to address issues of rapid battery drain and overheating bugs reported by users of both older Apple Watch models like SE and newer ones like Ultra 2.
  • The battery and overheating issues arose after the release of watchOS 10.1, causing batteries to drain faster and watches to heat up; user complaints triggered the prompt update to watchOS 10.1.1.
  • In addition to the battery issue, the watchOS 10.1.1 update also includes unspecified bug fixes, essentially enhancing the overall performance of the devices.
  • The update to watchOS 10.1.1 is in line with a corresponding update on Apple's iOS, 17.1.1, addressing Apple Pay and NFC features that stopped working on iPhone 15 models after wirelessly charging in certain vehicles.
  • Apple is also preparing for the next watchOS update, watchos 10.2, implying a commitment to continuous updates and improvements to benefit users.