Apple today released watchOS 5.1.3, the fourth update to the watchOS 5 operating system that runs on modern Apple Watch models. watchOS 5.1.3 comes more than a month after the release of watchOS 5.1.2, a major update that brought ECG functionality.
watchOS 5.1.3 can be downloaded for free through the dedicated Apple Watch app on the iPhone by going to General --> Software Update. To install the new software, the Apple Watch needs to have at least 50 percent battery, it needs to be placed on a charger, and it needs to be in range of the iPhone.
watchOS 5.1.3 is a minor update that focuses on performance improvements and fixes for bugs discovered since the release of watchOS 5.1.2. We didn`t find any changes during the watchOS 5.1.3 beta testing period. Apple`s release notes do not mention any new features or include information beyond the general `this update includes improvements and bug fixes` statement.
The prior update watchOS update, watchOS 5.1.2, introduced the long-awaited ECG feature for the Apple Watch Series 4, allowing Apple Watch owners to take single-lead electrocardiograms to detect atrial fibrillation, which can be a sign of serious health problems.Related Roundups: Apple Watch, watchOS 5Buyer`s Guide: Apple Watch (Buy Now)This article, "Apple Releases watchOS 5.1.3 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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