14 DAY TRIAL // Apple has informed its users earlier today, May 19, about the general availability of a the first maintenance release for the operating system that powers the famous Apple Watch device.
Apple Watch OS 1.0.1 is now available as an update to all Apple Watch users, and boasts various bug fixes and performance improvements for several apps and components, including Siri.
Among the components that have received performance improvements in Apple Watch OS 1.0.1 software update, we can mention Accessibility, the measuring stand activity, third-party apps, as well as pace and distance during outdoor run and walk workouts.
Additionally, the performance of the calculating algorithm of calories for indoor rowing and cycling workouts has been improved as well in this first point release of Apple Watch OS, along with support for displaying new Emoji characters.
Apple Watch OS 1.0.1 also adds additional support for the Swedish, Turkish, Brazilian Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Danish, and Thai languages. The 1.0.1 update for Apple Watch OS is available for all Apple Watch editions, including Apple Watch Sport, Apple Watch, and Apple Watch Edition.
Several security vulnerabilities have been patched as well, according to Apple's announcement. All Apple Watch users are urged to update to the Apple Watch OS 1.0.1 software update as soon as possible.