Rest of the Day: Apple Also Updates ITunes and WatchOS
In addition to the iOS 10 release today, Apple is also updating tvOS for Apple TV , iTunes, and watchOS. In particular, the update for the Apple Watch should provide a much-needed speed boost for the device. About this and much more in today’s news.
- WatchOS 3 is said to be significantly faster than previous versions ; The annoyingly low performance of the watch was a major stumbling block for people who prevented the wrist computer from becoming widespread. There are also many new features besides new faces and apps. [9to5Mac]
- There’s also an update for iTunes with a redesigned interface for Apple Music, which was first introduced with macOS Sierra (slated to arrive next week). [9to5Mac]
- Some are having trouble updating to iOS 10 over the air . This happens with very major releases; if your phone is locked, try manually connecting it to iTunes. But Apple says they have already identified and fixed the problem. [Gizmodo]
- It’s not just Apple releasing a flood of software updates today; Sony has released a significant update for the PlayStation 4 that includes an updated interface, folders for better organization, and HDR support. [The Verge]
- In other news, Amazon accidentally announced a cheaper version of its Echo Dot device on Twitter. They’ve since deleted the tweet, but the new version will obviously cost $ 49.99, up from $ 89.99. [Recode]