Apple Seeds watchOS 8.5 RC to Developers [Download]

Apple has seeded watchOS 8.5 release candidate to developers for testing. The build number is 19T242.

watchOS 8.5 includes new features, improvements, and bug fixes, including:

    •    Ability to authorize Apple TV purchases and subscriptions
    •    COVID-19 vaccination cards in Apple Wallet now support the EU Digital COVID Certificate format
    •    Updates to irregular rhythm notifications designed to improve atrial fibrillation identification. Available in the United States, Chile, Hong Kong, South Africa and many regions where the feature is available. To determine your version visit: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213082
    •    Audio hints in Fitness+ provide you with audio commentary of visually demonstrated moves during workouts


For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/HT201222

Developers can download the watchOS configuration profile from the link below. Please download the iClarified app or follow iClarified on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and RSS for more updates.

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