If there is something that characterizes the Apple Watch betas, it is that they cannot be removed to return to a previous version. And this is compounded by the fact that they can contain bugs like those found in watchOS 8 . Next we analyze what these problems are during the betas and how likely it is that they end up reaching the final version.
Betas very stable overall, but buggy
If you do not know that it is a beta, you should know that they are software versions prior to the final release . Currently the latest version of the system available for Apple watches is watchOS 7.6.1, but since June the watchOS 8 betas have been happening, which will be the next big update for these devices. To be non-final versions, it is surprising that the performance at a general level is being very good, especially when compared to previous years. However, it is possible to find the odd annoying failure.
This is the case of the now classic unexpected reboots. As we have been able to verify in the first person as by reports from other users, these problems are being experienced in different models of the watch , from the Apple Watch Series 3 that start the compatibility of this version to the most recent Series 6. Although it is It is true that in the first betas it was more common, in the last one released to date they continue to occur sporadically.
The issue of autonomy is also a headache. If already with stable versions of watchOS 7 this was not to shoot rockets, being in beta the battery disappears much faster. Without making a very intensive use of the clock (and without activating the function of ‘Always On Display), a Series 7 can last a whole day from 7 in the morning to 10 at night with around 40% battery. A high consumption having such a poor use, but which falls short when compared to a day doing workouts and having the aforementioned active function, in which case it hardly reaches the night.
Will they be resolved for next week’s release?
Except for surprise, it is expected that in the Apple Event on Tuesday the final date of the launch of new software versions, including watchOS 8, is expected. Most likely, it will be announced for Wednesday , previously launching the version the day before. early final for developers and those installing the public beta.
The question about performance will remain latent until then. Taking into account that there has been no new beta for several weeks, it is very possible that the company has been working to make the final version as optimized as possible. Although in light of what happened last year with initial versions of watchOS 7, there are those who are afraid to update. Especially on the older models, since the Apple Watch Series 3 suffered quite a bit with problems such as unexpected reboots.
