Apple Releases Third Beta of watchOS 11.1 for Developers

Apple Releases Third Beta of watchOS 11.1 for Developers

Apple has just seeded the third beta of watchOS 11.1 for developers, giving them an early glimpse of the exciting features and improvements coming to the Apple Watch. The new build, numbered 22R5559b, follows the public release of watchOS 11 last month.

Let’s take a closer look at what this beta offers and how you can get started!

What’s New in watchOS 11?

watchOS 11 introduced several fresh features, focusing on health and fitness insights, personalization, and more. Whether you're using your Apple Watch for workouts, tracking your sleep, or staying on top of your schedule, this update brings added functionality to enhance your daily routine.

For a deeper dive into all the exciting new features, you can explore what’s new in watchOS 11 here:

  • Apple Introduces watchOS 11 With New Health and Fitness Insights, Personalization, More

How to Install the watchOS 11.1 Beta

If you're a developer and want to test the latest watchOS beta, here’s how to install it on your Apple Watch. Make sure your watch is compatible, which you can check through this link:

  • watchOS 11 Supported Devices

Once you’ve confirmed compatibility, follow these steps:

  1. Update Your iPhone: Ensure your iPhone is running the latest software. If your device is on watchOS 9.5 or later, you can go to Settings > General > Software Update > Beta Updates on your iPhone and choose the Developer beta to install.
  2. Enable Developer Mode: Before testing, make sure to enable Developer Mode on your watch. Simply go to Settings > Privacy & Security to toggle it on.
  3. Update Your Apple Watch: Using the Watch app on your iPhone, head to Settings and download the latest beta version of watchOS 11.1.

Join the Beta Programs

If you’re interested in getting early access to Apple’s upcoming software releases, you can join one of the following programs:

By joining, you’ll be able to test new apps, features, and technologies before they’re available to the public!

Stay tuned for more updates as developers dive into the watchOS 11.1 beta to see what’s new and how it enhances the Apple Watch experience.

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