Apple has finally released watchOS 10.4 with a major fix for an issue on the Apple Watch. Apple decided to release the update a few days after iOS 17.4, which came with a boatload of new additions and changes for the iPhone. Apple’s latest watchOS 10.4 version is a major update considering the number of features and changes it brings to the table. watchOS 10.4 also houses a fix for the ghost touch issue which has been affecting some Apple Watch models.
watchOS 10.4 fixes the ongoing ghost touch issue on some Apple Watch models – Download Now!
If you were anxiously waiting for the update, watchOS 10.4 can be downloaded from the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. To install the latest update, all you have to do is launch the app head over to General > Software Updates, and install the latest version. However, make sure that your Apple Watch has over 50 percent of battery life and is plugged into a power source. Additionally, the Apple Watch should be in the range of your iPhone and connected to a secure internet connection.
As mentioned, watchOS 10.4 brings a boatload of new additions, such as emojis, Tap to Show Fill Notification, and more. Other than this, the watchOS 10.4 update also fixes the ghost touch issue on the Apple Watch. You can check out the changelog below for more details.
watchOS 10.4 includes new features, improvements, and bug fixes, including:
– Tap to Show Full Notification setting now allows you to double tap to expand the notification
– Using Apple Pay with Confirm with AssistiveTouch will require a passcode for additional security and will not support double clicking the side button
– Resolves an issue that causes some users to experience false touches on the display
– Fixes an issue that prevents contacts from syncing to Apple Watch for some users
As mentioned, the latest watchOS 10.4 update fixes an ongoing issue on the Apple Watch that has been causing the wearable to register false touches. Some users have previously complained that the Apple Watch is registering touches that hinder their usage. Apple’s release notes for the watchOS 10.4 release notes mention that the update fixes an issue on the display. We are glad to see that the company has fixed the issue in a subsequent update.
Other than this, the watchOS 10.4 update also fixes an issue that prevents the contacts to be synced for some users on their Apple Watch. Apple has also released macOS 14.1 and visionOS 1.1 with a plethora of new additions, so be sure to check that out as well.
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