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watchOS 8.1.1 addresses issue of Apple Watch Series 7 not charging as expected

Apple has released watchOS 8.1.1. It addresses an issue that could cause ‌Apple Watch Series 7‌ models not to charge as expected for some users.

watchOS ‌8.1.1 can be downloaded for free through the dedicated Apple Watch app on the iPhone by going to General > Software Update. To install the new software, the Apple Watch needs to have at least 50% battery, it needs to be placed on a charger, and it needs to be in range of the ‌‌‌‌iPhone‌‌‌‌.

Dennis Sellers

Dennis Sellers is the editor/publisher of Apple World Today. He’s been an “Apple journalist” since 1995 (starting with the first big Apple news site, MacCentral). He loves to read, run, play sports, and watch movies.

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