Apple has seeded the first public beta of watchOS 9, expected to be released in September with new and better features.
Arnold Zafra
Arnold is a self-taught IT professional who has spent most of his career in a corporate environment working as a professional librarian. Over the years, he has used a range of Apple devices, starting from the very first iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. He doesn't just use these devices casually; he dives deep into each of their functionalities and features. He also likes to get early access to beta OS updates, new releases, and other updates. Arnold currently owns an iPhone 13 Pro Max, Apple Watch Ultra, M2 MacBook Air, and AirPods Pro (1st Gen).
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