Apple issues watchOS 8.4 update with bug fixes, security updates

Apple's new watchOS 8.4 update went live on Wednesday, and is available for Apple Watch Series 3 and later models.

It's available as an over-the-air update. Users can also install the update manually in the Watch app on an iPhone, given that the Apple Watch is at least 50% charged and placed on a charger.

In December, users reported a charging bug with Apple Watch after updating to watchOS 8.3. The bug rendered the Apple Watch unable to charge properly on third-party chargers.

The build number for watchOS 8.4 is 19S546, which is the same build as the release candidate.

The previous release of watchOS 8 introduced many features, including new Pilates and Tai Chi workouts, a Mindfulness app, Find My changes, Focus modes, a retooled Home app, new Photos features, and alterations to message composition and sharing.