Apple releases watchOS 8.4.1 with bug fixes

San Francisco, Feb 2 (IANS) Apple has released watchOS 8.4.1, a minor update to the watchOS 8 operating system that launched in September.The new update is available as an over-the-air update. Users can also install the update manually in the Watch app on an iPhone, reports AppleInsider.The watchOS 8.4.1 update is compatible with the Apple Watch Series 4 and later and comes with unspecified fixes.The watchOS 8.4.1 can be downloaded for free through the dedicated Apple Watch app on the iPhone by going to "General" -> "Software Update." The Apple Watch needs to have at least 50 per cent battery charge.Recently, Apple released watchOS 8.4, the third major update to the watchOS 8 operating system.According to Apple's release notes, watchOS 8.4 fixes a bug that could cause some Apple Watch chargers not to work as expected with the Apple Watch.A number of Apple Watch Series 7 owners have reported issues with charging after updating to the watchOS 8.3 software.
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