Watch OS 1.0.1 for Apple Watch: What's New?

Apple released Watch OS 1.0.1. This is the first software update for Apple Watch. It includes a number

performance improvements and bug fixes.

Here is the complete list of changes for Watch OS 1.0.1:

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  • Improved performance for:
    • Siri
    • Activity measurement
    • Calorie calculation for cycling and rowing workouts
    • Calculation of distances and speeds during walking and running training outdoors
    • Accessibility
    • Third party apps
  • Added support for new Emoji characters.
  • Additional language support:
    • Brazilian Protuguese
    • Danish
    • Dutch
    • Swedish
    • Russian (including Russian Siri for Apple Watch)
    • Thai
    • Turkish

You can install the update using the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. Launch the Apple Watch app, tap General> Software update to install the update on your iPhone.

After the update, Apple Watch now shows the battery percentage when you connect it to the charger. A small but welcome improvement.

When you launch the workout app and select Outdoor Walking, you will receive the following message prompting you to take your iPhone with you and accumulate 20 minutes of outdoor walking:

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