Apple unexpectedly releases watchOS 9.6.1 to address critical issues; Apple Watch users are advised to update promptly.

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Ngày cập nhật gần nhất: 15/4/2026

The latest update of watchOS for Apple Watch has blocked hacker access to certain applications.

Apple has released watchOS 9.6.1 today, a minor bug-fix update. It's noted that the software emerges about two weeks after 'The Big Apple' unveiled watchOS 9.6, another bug-fix update.

Apple surprises with the release of watchOS 9.6.1 to address critical issues.

Currently, users can download watchOS 9.6.1 for free through the Apple Watch app by opening it and navigating to 'General Settings'.

General Settings

Software Update

To install new software, your Apple Watch needs to have at least 50 percent battery, be placed on the charger, and be within range of connection with your iPhone.

According to Apple, the watchOS 9.6.1 update includes a bug fix preventing access to motion data for apps using the Movement Disorder API to track tremors and symptoms related to Parkinson's disease.

watchOS 9 will soon be replaced by watchOS 10, the next-generation version of watchOS that Apple is currently beta testing.

Read more: Top 5 Most Notable Features of watchOS 10 You Should Know

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