The third big beta update for Apple Watch is here.
Two week after Apple released the second watchOS 2.0 beta, the third beta version of the Apple Watch operating system is now ready for developers to install through the Apple Dev Center.
Developers can install the new watchOS through the Apple Watch companion app for iPhone. However, keep in mind that there’s currently no way to downgrade from watchOS 2.0 beta, so do so at your own risk.
WatchOS 2.0 was announced at WWDC and revealed new features coming to Apple Watch, like new clock faces, a nighttime mode, native third-party apps, and more. WatchOS 2.0 is slated for a public release this fall alongside iOS 9 and El Capitan. Apple hasn’t sent out the release notes for watchOS 2.0 beta 3 yet, and while we’re not expecting any major changes there are certain to be a number of bug fixes, performance enhancements and tweaks added.
Buster Hein is a freelance writer who lives in Phoenix, Arizona. Twitter: @bst3r.
4 responses to “WatchOS 2.0 beta 3 is now available for developers’ wrists”
Really hoping this fixes the battery issues. I am only getting about 5 hours. I know, I know, don’t update to beta if you are not prepared for the consequences… I just can’t help myself from trying out the new software asap.
I had the same issues, 5 hours was a good day! However, I had issues with the install on my Beta 2 so I think something was corrupted. Installed Beta 3 and its loads better for me but its now down to 10% (7pm) from 100% (7am). Much less buggy.
Did it fix the battery issues?
worse battery life than beta 2 so far for me…