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Apple Releases watchOS 11.6.2 to Fix Emergency-Call Connectivity in Australia

The maintenance build targets devices still on watchOS 11 in response to Australian emergency calling failures.

Overview

  • The update is available for Apple Watch Series 6 through Series 10, Apple Watch SE 2, and Apple Watch Ultra and Ultra 2.
  • Apple says the release addresses a cellular network issue when connecting to emergency services in Australia.
  • watchOS 11.6.2 only appears for watches that have not been updated to watchOS 26 or later.
  • Apple describes the software as providing important bug fixes, with no further details on additional changes.
  • The rollout comes nearly six months after watchOS 11.6.1 and follows an iOS 16.7.14 fix for older iPhones related to Australian emergency calls.