watchOS 11.6.2 out with a key fix for Apple Watch users in Australia

Those who have not upgraded to watchOS 26 can now install watchOS 11, which fixes an issue that prevented calls to emergency services in Australia.

Silver smartwatch with fabric band resting on a black charging pad, screen showing a colorful circle with number 11, with an orange textured speaker blurred in the background

watchOS 11.6.2 is now available for download.

Following the debut of the iOS 26.3 release candidate and minor updates for older operating systems, a new watchOS update has been made available for select Apple Watch models.

watchOS 11.6.2 resolves a cellular network issue that occurs “when establishing a connection to emergency services in Australia,” according to Apple.

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