The latest Apple Watch software version is watchOS 11, released in September 2024. Several iterations have been released since then. As of April 2025, the newest version is watchOS 11.5.

We show how to update your Apple Watch so it's running the new watchOS 11 operating system and you get all the extra features for free. Plus what to do if it won't update.

Long story short, you should always check for Apple Watch software updates and install them as soon as they become available. If you're trying to figure out how to update your Apple Watch, we've ...

Apple Watch Hermès users’ devices have faced persistent crashes after they installed the watchOS 26 beta 2 update.

How to troubleshoot an Apple Watch that won't update. First of all, make sure that your Watch and iPhone aren't too old to update. WatchOS 9, the newest Apple Watch software, can only be installed ...

Apple Watch owners can now update their device to watchOS 3.2. To do this, one should pair up the Apple Watch with an iOS 10 -running iPhone to download the software update.

Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone and select the My Watch tab if necessary. Tap General, then tap Software Update. Tap Download and Install to begin the process.

Take updates, for example—they’re notoriously sluggish on Apple Watch. If you’re dreading how long your watchOS 8 update is going to take, you can tweak one setting to (hopefully) speed it ...

Updating your Apple Watch is easier than ever with watchOS 6.Read on for how to update software directly on Apple Watch. watchOS 6 is bringing a dedicated App Store to Apple Watch for the first ...

First, make sure that your Apple Watch is compatible with the latest software: watchOS 7 is compatible with Apple Watch Series 3 and later and Apple Watch SE. Upgrading to watchOS 7 requires an ...

Apple's highly anticipated WWDC keynote is almost here. And you can find out about all the new stuff in real time.

Whether you’re new to Apple Watch or just haven’t performed an update in a while, follow along for how to update software on Apple Watch. Updating Apple Watch is a bit different from updating ...