New Apple Watch update fixes a frustrating charging issue
Date:
Fri, 21 Jan 2022 10:07:37 +0000
Description:
The latest Apple Watch update seems to fix a bug introduced by the last one, preventing some chargers from working properly.
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The latest Apple Watch update seems to fix a bug introduced by the last one, watchOS 8.3, that prevented some chargers from working properly. That finally looks to have been addressed with watchOS 8.4, which is due to release to the public soon.
As reported by MacRumors , watchOS 8.4 is currently only available to beta testers and developers, but the release notes for the update specifically refer to fixing an issue that would prevent certain Apple Watch chargers from actually charging the device, effectively rendering them useless.
The issues introduced by watchOS 8.3 seem to affect the Apple Watch 7 primarily, with users reporting either an inability to charge their devices
or only for brief periods. That's hardly ideal for a device that's intended for everyday use.
And it's not just a certain subset of chargers that are having issues. There are reports of everything from official Apple Watch chargers to more affordable third-party options being affected. As pointed out by MacRumors, even higher-end chargers such as one manufactured by Belkin are also
suffering the wrath of watchOS 8.3.
So when can we expect watchOS 8.4 to release publicly? And will it actually address the issue? So far, the update has been seeded to beta testers and developers in release candidate format.
This means that the version currently in testing should be largely identical to we get in a public launch which could be anytime between now and the end of January, if the cadence of monthly watchOS update launches are to
continue, and barring any sporadic issues that may arise as a result of the 8.4 update.
As for whether or not the update will solve the core issue remains to be
seen. However, as per the release notes, the latest build does seem squarely aimed at addressing the ongoing charging issues which have plagued Apple
Watch devices since December, 2021 when watchOS 8.3 was introduced.
Hopefully, the watchOS 8.4 update will put these charging issues to bed for good, and users can resume daily activities with their Apple Watches. Given that watchOS 8.3 released well over a month ago, we can't help but feel for any users who've been carrying around uncharged watches that whole time. Best Apple Watch : the ultimate guide to iPhone smartwatches
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/news/new-apple-watch-update-fixes-a-frustrating-char ging-issue/
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