Firmware update: Apple WatchOS 9.6.1

Apple has released version 9.6.1 of the software that runs on the Apple Watch. Updating the Apple Watch must be done via the app on the iPhone; instructions for this are available this page to find. Version 9 of watchOS has three new watch faces, it can keep track of when medication needs to be taken and there are several new fitness options. This release includes an issue that prevented movement data from being accessible by apps that use the Movement Disorder API.

Apple watchOS 9.6.1

This update fixes an issue that prevented movement data from being accessible by apps that use the Movement Disorder API to track tremors and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Information about the security aspects of Apple software updates can be found at this page.