Apple pulls watchOS 5.1 updates after bricking reports

Apple released watchOS 5.1 on Tuesday alongside a major software update for iOS, but it's already been pulled.

The decision came following a handful of reports of bricked Apple Watches on Twitter and reddit, with users reporting that their devices were stuck on the Apple logo while booting up.

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Apple confirmed the issue, and said that it's working on a fix in a statement provided to CNET.

Add me to the list… Bricked Apple Watch Series 4 from WatchOS 5.1 update #AppleWatch #WatchOS @AppleSupport pic.twitter.com/63rgilF4aI

— Ryan O'Shea (@ryancoshea) October 31, 2018 Read more...

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