Apple's WatchOS 11.3 clobbers updates for older Apple Watches

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Apple's WatchOS 11.3 clobbers updates for older Apple Watches

Following the rollout of WatchOS 11.3, older Apple Watches running earlier versions of WatchOS 10 can't be updated.

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The new Apple Watch operating system 11.3, released this week, introduced a change that prevented older models from updating to watchOS 10.6.1.

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watchOS 11.3: A Closer Look at the Latest Updates

Apple has released watchOS 11.3, a significant update aimed at bolstering security, resolving persistent bugs, and introducing subtle yet meaningful improvements to the user experience for Apple Watch owners. While not a complete overhaul of the operating system, this update demonstrates Apple’s commitment to refining and optimizing the functionality of its wearable devices. The update […] The post watchOS 11.3: A Closer Look at the Latest Updat…

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Whoops! Apple accidentally breaks watchOS updates on older devices

Macworld The watchOS 11.3 software update, which Apple rolled out Monday, includes at least one important security patch. But the release also brought an unintended side effect: it caused software updates to break on older Apple Watch models. The bug was spotted by an X user and flagged by a MacRumors reader. Paradoxically it only affects devices that cannot install the newest update. Since it came out, owners of Apple Watch models that do not …

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Whoops! Apple accidentally breaks watchOS updates on older devices - WiredFocus

The watchOS 11.3 software update, which Apple rolled out Monday, includes at least one important security patch. But the release also brought an unintended side effect: it caused software updates to break on older Apple Watch models. The bug was spotted by an X user and flagged by a MacRumors reader. Paradoxically it only affects devices that cannot install the newest update. Since it came out, owners of Apple Watch models that do not support wa…

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watchOS 11.3 breaks updates for older versions of the Apple Watch. An annoying bug that will need to be fixed by the manufacturer quickly.