Apple today has released the third beta of watchOS 2 to developers. The company released the second beta of the operating system two weeks ago after officially unveiling it at WWDC at the beginning of last month. Today’s new beta carries the build number 13S5293f. watchOS 2 includes support for native applications and beta 3 of the software will allow developers to continue testing their applications with direct access to local sensors, the Digital Crown, and the device’s processor.
The rollout of watchOS 2 beta 2 was rather botched, with Apple accidentally pushing the update to all Apple Watch users, not just developers. The company then pulled the update and waited until later that same day to re-release it.
Features of watchOS 2 include a new Nightstand Mode, three new watch faces, a new Time Travel mode, and more. You can read our full breakdown of watchOS 2 here. Some of the complaints surrounding the beta so far include poor battery life, GPS issues, and haptic feedback bugs.
Developers can download beta 3 of watchOS 2 via the Apple Watch companion app on their iPhone.
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Give it 3 hours until everyone is complaining about their battery life still being terrible again.
Really? OOOOww shit.
Can’t be worse than beta 2. =P (hopefully).
Just couldn’t see the time for this beta 3.
I have the same thought.
Can’t be worse.
In fact it’s MUCH better compared to Beta 2.
I concur. I have removed mine from the charger at 6:50am and now, 3:06pm I still have 75%. Now I can rest. =P The beta on the iPhone and the Watch are now usable and no more camera slow downs and crashes on the iPhone.
http://postimg.org/image/6dyhgtg1t/ thats my watch after… 1mounth ;P after 2 days i got stamps on screen. I didnt damaged him or he has no touch with water :).
It looks like you are looking of a picture of that screen (note the <image at the top). Try again.
it could just be he’s looking at a white image so it is more apparent ;)
It’s message app and white photo to show stains and black lines (on black it is not so good visible)
http://postimg.org/image/z9bzlrtwh/
Not necessary for ios 9. Fuck off spammer.
^ fyi this was in reference to someone pushing UDID sales which has now been deleted, awkwardly leaving my comment.
Lol. Awkward, but hilarious!
Anyone can update? no updates for me yet! after install the new configuration profile!
I am not seeing the update in the watch app. Phone wasn’t showing the update either so I did it from iTunes.
Wondering if anyone has played with the nightstand mode and how that looks. How far does the angle of the watch need to be before it goes into nightstand mode?
If I had to guess I’d say you can rotate it more than 45° (so it nearly faces up) so most docks/stands should work :) It’s a nice green that adapts nicely to the surrounding light level ^^
Can’t WAIT not to try this!
Can anyone testing this let us know if you think it would be stable enough for a public beta release?
How I like this teaser image – how I would like to have a (Sterling) Silver A-watch …
These are written as if you expect it to be perfect… beta program. Is the only thing you are developing an attitude?