Version: 10
Platform: Apple Watch Series 4+
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Apple previewed watchOS 10 on June 5, 2023, and released it on September 18 for Series 4 and later. It required iPhone XS or later with iOS 17. Navigation added a Smart Stack of widgets by turning the Digital Crown and Control Center on the side button, alongside apps redesigned to use the display.
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Apple · watchOS 10 preview · 2023-06-05 · Apple · watchOS 10 release · 2023-09-18
Cycling added Bluetooth power, speed and cadence sensors and an expandable Live Activity on iPhone. Mindfulness logged emotions and moods; the ambient light sensor estimated time in daylight. These are recording tools, not a diagnostic promise or prevention guarantee.
Apple · watchOS 10 preview · 2023-06-05 · Apple · watchOS 10 release · 2023-09-18
Compass could mark last cellular and emergency connections when available, not guarantee coverage or rescue. Topographic maps started in the US. Offline maps on the watch required proximity to the paired iPhone, not universal standalone downloads on any watch.
Apple · watchOS 10 preview · 2023-06-05 · Apple · watchOS 10 release · 2023-09-18
Double tap arrived in 10.1 for Series 9 and Ultra 2, not every compatible Series 4. NameDrop also had its own timing and models. 10.1.1 fixed rapid battery drain affecting some users. The late 10.6.2 of February 2026 extended a certificate and its register limits it to Series 4, Series 5 and SE.
Apple · Security release register 2022-2023 · Apple · watchOS 10 notes · Apple · Security release register
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Version: 10
Platform: Apple Watch Series 4+
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Apple source ↗Version: 10.0.1
Platform: Apple Watch Series 4+
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Apple source ↗Version: 10.0.2
Platform: Apple Watch Series 9 / Apple Watch Ultra 2
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Apple source ↗Version: 10.1
Platform: Apple Watch Series 4+
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Apple source ↗Version: 10.1.1
Platform: Apple Watch Series 4+
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Apple source ↗Version: 10.2
Platform: Apple Watch Series 4+
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Apple source ↗Version: 10.3
Platform: Apple Watch Series 4+
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Apple source ↗Version: 10.3.1
Platform: Apple Watch Series 4+
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Apple source ↗Version: 10.4
Platform: Apple Watch Series 4+
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Apple source ↗Version: 10.5
Platform: Apple Watch Series 4+
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Apple source ↗Version: 10.6
Platform: Apple Watch Series 4+
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Apple source ↗Version: 10.6.1
Platform: Apple Watch Series 4+
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Apple source ↗Version: 10.6.2
Platform: Apple Watch Series 4 / 5 / SE
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