Apple releases watchOS 9.1 with battery life improvements, Apple Music upgrades

Apple has started rolling out watchOS 9.1 for Apple Watch. The latest update introduces a handful of new features, including extended battery life during some workouts and support for downloading songs from Apple Music.

Regarding battery life improvements, watchOS 9.1 release notes suggest that battery usage has been optimised for outdoor activities like walking, running and hiking. Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch SE 2nd gen and Apple Watch Ultra users now have the option to reduce the frequency of GPS and heart rate monitoring. Also, Apple Watch owners can download songs from Apple Music using Wi-Fi or cellular when not charging. This is really handy since users can now download music on their smartwatch on the go.