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It's worth noting that watchOS 10.2 arrives just over a month after Apple rolled out watchOS 10.1, a major update bringing support for Double Tap, NameDrop, and more.
Apple releases watchOS 10.2watchOS 10.2 can be downloaded for free via the app on iPhone running or later by accessing General > Software Update. To install the new software, the Apple Watch needs to have at least 50% battery and must be placed on the charger.
The watchOS 10.2 update adds support for using Siri to access and record data within the Health app on Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2. Users can ask Siri questions like 'How did I sleep last night?' or 'How many steps have I taken this week?'
Health data can now be seamlessly added to the Health app via Siri, along with commands like 'My weight is 88kg' or 'I took my medicine at 6 p.m.' This feature was unveiled by Apple with the introduction of its latest Apple Watch models and is exclusive to these products.
watchOS 10.2 also reintroduces the swipe option to change Apple Watch faces, a feature previously removed in watchOS 10. Below is the full release note from Apple for this update.
watchOS 10.2 incorporates various new features, enhancements, and bug fixes, including:
- Access and record Health app data via Siri (Available on Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2).
- Automatically switch to Now Playing when near HomePod (2nd generation).
- Enable swipe option to change watch face in Settings app.
- Activate workout end confirmation feature in Settings app.
- Priority of music volume or trainer's voice in most Fitness workouts.
- Resolve an issue that may cause watch faces added to the Watch app on iPhone not to appear on Apple Watch.
