Apple today released watchOS 26.4, the fourth major update to the watchOS 26 operating system that launched in September. watchOS 26.4 comes a month and a half after Apple released watchOS 26.3.
watchOS 26.4 can be downloaded for free on an iPhone running iOS 26.4 by opening the Apple Watch app and going to General > Software Update, or starting the update in the Settings app on the watch. To install new software, the Apple Watch needs at least 50 percent battery and needs to be placed on the charger.
The update makes it faster to start a workout in the Workout app by tapping the Workout icon, and features eight new emoji characters including orca, trombone, treasure chest, war cloud, furry creature, mud, ballet dancer and twisted face. Apple’s release notes are below.
This update introduces 8 new emoji, as well as additional features, bug fixes, and security improvements for your Apple Watch.
– Support for AirPods Max 2
– The Workout icon in the Workout app lets you start a workout with just one tap
– 8 new emojis including orca, trombone, earth slide, ballet dance and twisted face are available in the emoji keyboard.
More about what’s new in watchOS 26 can be found in our watchOS 26 roundup.
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