Just one day after the release of the final version of watchOS 5, Apple has released the first beta for developers of watchOS 5.1. Apple would have prepared the beta for developers yesterday, but with the intention of not collapsing the servers on the day of the launch of several versions of the operating system, it has delayed it until today.
To download this beta, we must have a developer account. If you have a sufficient profile, you will only have to access General - software updates, to know the news.
Another problem that certain users report is the inability to install a beta on the Apple Watch, even after having carried out these steps. Remind you that it is necessary to have a battery above 50% and if not, have the device in charging mode. In addition, you must have the iPhone at your fingertips so that both devices are connected.
It is still too early to know the characteristics of this beta 5.1 of watchOS, although in the first betas should correct some small last minute problem. If Apple is not sure it has found a solution, it usually delays this upgrade to a later version. Apparently in other Apple systems, this version 5.1 may be giving support for group FaceTime calls, feature that we saw in previous betas, but that Apple removed to find a suitable operation. Apple is also expected to incorporate new emojis.
This time watchOS 5 arrives with new spheres and of course, the long-awaited renewal of Apple watches. Now available in 40 and 44mm. and have implemented the electrocardiogram function in the crown of the watch, although at the moment only in the US In addition, the watch detects a fall of the subject wearing it, to notify emergencies or a family member, in the event of an accident or heart problem.