watchOS 3 Release: All information

Apple officially launched watchOS 3 at WWDC. You can find all information about the release in this practical tip.

watchOS 3: release in autumn

• The beta version of watchOS 3 is now available for developers.
• The official beta will be released in July.
• The exact release date of watchOS 3 has not yet been determined, but is expected in autumn.

watchOS 3: Innovations at a glance

With the new software for the Apple Watch there are some innovations:

• Performance: Apps should open and load much faster under watchOS 3. This is ensured by the new background update "Instant Information".
• Scribble: With a new feature called Scribble, you can draw letters on the Apple Watch and thus reply to messages or write notes.
• Operation: With the new dock, which can be opened via the side button, users can switch between apps. In addition, a swipe from below opens various settings, similar to the iPhone.
• On the next page you will find more information about innovations in watchOS 3.