Yesterday Apple released new versions of iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6. However, these were not the only software released by the company, as it also made the launch of watchOS 6.2.8 and macOS 10.15.6 official, the new Apple Watch and Mac operating systems that will arrive before the autumn renovations in the more news is included. In any case, there are some interesting details of each that are worth noting.
watchOS 6.2.8 welcomes CarKey
If you have an Apple Watch Series 1, Series 2, Series 3, Series 4 or Series 5 you can upgrade to this new version. For this you have two options, from the watch itself you can go to Settings> General> Software update. If you want to do it from the iPhone you will have to go to the Watch application, go to the “My watch” tab and go to General> Software update. In principle, this version should not take long to download, although it will always depend on the saturation of the servers. Patience in any case.
This new version does not incorporate major innovations, especially considering that watchOS 7 is just around the corner. However, beyond the classic internal improvements and bug fixes, this version incorporates the ECG app of the Apple Watch Series 4 and Series 5 throughout the territory of Brazil , Bahrain and South Africa. Also in these countries notifications are added when there is an irregular heart rate. However, the most powerful novelty has to do with CarKey , the Apple system that serves as a digital key for some car models and that also reaches iOS 13.6. Although there are still no compatible vehicles beyond a few BMW models, the truth is that more will be added soon and it is expected that there will be as many cars available as those that have CarPlay compatibility.
macOS 10.15.6, the last before Big Sur?
Since the year 2000 that OS X was launched by the legendary Steve Jobs, Macs have maintained their tenth version for two decades. This year, however, macOS 11 will arrive, nicknamed Big Sur and which, in addition to an aesthetic change, also means the arrival of the first computers of the Cupertino company with its own ARM chips, which, provisionally at least, it has called Apple Silicon. Therefore we could find that the recent macOS 10.15.6 was the latest version of Catalina. If you want to update to this version you just have to go to System Preferences> Software Update. As with watchOS, this download will take more or less depending on the servers.
The news in this version are not very prominent, although there are some points of interest that Apple itself detailed. For example, improvements to Apple News in those countries where this service is enabled, unfortunately Spain is not among them. New options have also been added when optimizing HDR-compatible video transitions on MacBook, thus allowing an improvement in their autonomy . It also solves bugs that appeared like those that changed the name of the computer after updating the software and incidentally solves the tedious problem of incompatibility with certain accessories connected by USB. In addition security improvements are added which are always important.
Apple TV also debuts tvOS 13.6
If you have an Apple TV HD or Apple TV 4K, you can update it to the corresponding version of tvOS 13.6 The truth is that this operating system usually brings few new features and in fact in tvOS 14 it is not going to bring great news. This is not a problem either considering the functions of these devices and that they do not require large revolutions, however it is convenient to highlight it for those who are going to install this 13.6 in search of improvements. There are bug fixes and little else, this being the most likely latest software version of this generation before 14. To update these devices, go to Settings> System> Software update.