In addition to seeding the second beta of iOS 9.3.2, Apple today has seeded the second beta of watchOS 2.2.1 to developers. The new build comes two weeks after the first beta was released.
The update comes several weeks after Apple released the more substantial watchOS 2.2 update. watchOS 2.2 so added a totally revamped Apple Maps app and glance, and it’s required to use iOS 9.3 beta’s new multi-watch feature. The app includes a new screen of actions and Nearby search powered by Yelp. Previously, Maps launched to a current location, but with watchOS 2.2, Apple Watch can instantly navigate to work and home addresses and find local business organized by type.
The second beta of watchOS 2.2.1 is rolling out now to developers. As always, let us know in the comments if you see any noticeable changes. Apple earlier today released iOS 9.3.2 beta 2 to developers, as well. These updates are expected to be relatively minor.
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Please please please say that it fixes the broken notification acknowledgement between iPhone and Watch…
@xpxp2002: having the same issue and hope this will be fixed.
Why do people keep calling 2.2 a “substantial” update. It basically added a few features to a single app. Really that’s it. Pretty not substantial.
I’ll be happy if it just fixes the bugs where my watch locks itself constantly while still on my wrist, or freezes to the point of requiring a hard reset. 2.2 has been a piece of garbage for me so far. Even battery life seems to be down by 20% compared to the previous version.