Apple releases watchOS 26.2

watchOS 26.2
Apple has released watchOS 26.2, the second major update to the watchOS 26 operating system that launched in September. This update arrives roughly five weeks after the release of watchOS 26.1.
Compatible Apple Watch models paired with an iPhone can install watchOS 26.2 through the Software Update section in the Watch app on iOS.
The update introduces new workout metrics for enhanced tracking, improved Smart Stack widget personalization, advanced sleep stage insights, and refined complication options for watch faces. It also adds support for third-party app complications in the Smart Stack and various other refinements.
Apple’s release notes for watchOS 26.2:
This update includes improvements and bug fixes, including:
• Refinements to sleep score classifications and notification controls
• An issue where the Music app fails to advance to the next song
• Enhanced Safety Alerts can inform you about imminent threats such as floods, natural disasters, and other emergencies, with rich information like a map of affected areas and links to additional safety guidance (available in the US)
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