Download Firmware Apple WatchOS 7.3

Apple has released an update to the software that runs on the Apple Watch. Updating the Apple Watch must be done through the app on the iPhone; instructions for that are on this page to find. Version 7 of watchOS adds sleep tracking, among other things, and there is a ‘wind down’ option for the optimal time to go to bed, with Do Not Disturb mode going on. Since version 7.0.3, the following changes and improvements have been made:

watchOS 7.3

watchOS 7.3 includes new features, improvements, and bug fixes, including:

• Unity watch face—inspired by the colors of the Pan-African Flag, the shapes change throughout the day as you move creating a face that’s unique to you
• Time to Walk for Apple Fitness+ subscribers—an audio experience in the Workout app where guests share inspiring stories as you walk
• ECG app on Apple Watch Series 4 or later in Japan, Mayotte, Philippines, and Thailand
• Irregular heart rhythm notifications in Japan, Mayotte, Philippines, Taiwan, and Thailand
• Fix for an issue where Control Center and Notification Center may be unresponsive when Zoom is enabled

watchOS 7.2

watchOS 7.2 includes new features and improvements, including Apple Fitness+, a personalized fitness experience powered by Apple Watch. Additional features include low cardio fitness notifications and support for braille displays. This update also contains performance improvements.

Apple Fitness+

• A new fitness experience powered by Apple Watch with studio-style workouts available on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV
• Video workouts added each week in ten popular workout types: High Intensity Interval Training, Indoor Cycling, Yoga, Core, Strength, Dance, Rowing, Treadmill Walking, Treadmill Running, and Mindful Cooldown
• Fitness+ subscription available in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and United States

This update also includes the following features and improvements:

• Option to be notified when your cardio fitness is at a low level
• Ability to review your cardio fitness level based on your age and sex in the Health app on iPhone
• Atrial fibrillation classification at heart rates above 100 BPM now offered in the ECG app in most regions where the app is available
• Support for the ECG app on Apple Watch Series 4 or later in Taiwan
• Support for braille displays with VoiceOver
• Support for Family Setup in Bahrain, Canada, Norway, and Spain (Cellular models of Apple Watch Series 4 or later and Apple Watch SE)

watchOS 7.1

watchOS 7.1 contains new features, improvements, and bug fixes.

• Adds the ability to be notified when your headphone audio level could impact your hearing
• Adds support for the ECG app on Apple Watch Series 4 or later in the Republic of Korea and Russia
• Adds support for irregular heart rhythm notifications in the Republic of Korea and Russia
• Resolves an issue that prevented some users from unlocking Mac with Apple Watch
• Fixes an issue where the screen may be dark on wrist raise for some Apple Watch Series 6 users

For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website.