Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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watchOS 26.1 (build 23S37) is here, and I installed it on Apple Watch Ultra 3. In this video I cover real-world battery life improvements, performance changes, and what Apple actually says is new (“improvements and bug fixes”). I also walk through the updated Translate language support on watchOS vs iOS, highlight 26 security patches, and show my favorite upgrade in 26.1: deeper Control Center customization—adding Shortcuts actions, quick Notes, and even third-party actions like WaterMinder, all without opening the app.

If you’re deciding whether to update, I’ll show install size (~4.6GB), how long the process took, what feels faster, and the practical benefits day-to-day. Chapters below match the exact dialogue so you can jump to what you care about—battery life, security fixes, or those new Control Center tricks.

- Apple’s watchOS 26.1 Security Notes: support.apple.com/en-us/125639


0:00 — watchOS 26.1 is out (build 23S37)
0:16 — Install time & update size (≈4.6 GB)
1:07 — What Apple says: improvements & bug fixes
1:24 — Battery life looks better (Ultra 3)
2:20 — Translate app languages: what’s on watch vs iPhone
3:44 — Snappier performance & UI feel
4:11 — 26 security updates overview
5:38 — Control Center tips & customization
5:56 — Add Shortcuts & New Note buttons
6:21 — Third-party actions (WaterMinder demo)
6:56 — Why Control Center is the best change
7:08 — Quick Note capture behavior

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