Apple Pulls Buggy watchOS Update

Have an Apple Watch?

Hopefully you didn't download the latest update, considering it's not playing squeamish with some devices. As MacRumors reported, Apple watchOS 3.1.1 is no longer available for download.

Apple tree released the update yesterday, simply some Apple Watch Series 2 owners complained that information technology bricked their device. Affected devices evidence a red exclamation mark on the screen with a link for apple.com/assistance/scout.

Bricked Apple Watch The website advised users to force restart their Apple tree Watch by pressing and holding the side button and the Digital Crown simultaneously for at least 10 seconds, until they see the Apple tree logo. "If forcefulness restarting your Apple tree Lookout doesn't resolve the outcome, you'll need to take your Apple tree Sentry serviced," the site reads.

Some people are still having problems, though.

"Resetting the Apple tree Watch has not worked for customers who have had their watches bricked by watchOS 3.1.1 and replacement Apple Watches will be required," MacRumors reported. Worse yet: "Apple retail locations cannot service Apple Watches in shop, considering access to the diagnostic port, something not done in-store, is required."

Apple did not immediately answer to a asking for comment.

Meanwhile, Apple also released an update for Apple macOS Sierra, bringing it to version 10.12.2. The update nigh notably ditched the 'time remaining' battery life estimates from the operating system following reports that they were all over the identify and inaccurate on the new Apple MacBook Pros, according to 9to5Mac.

An update to Apple iOS, meanwhile, added the new TV app and a number of new emoji.

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