Think twice before updating your Apple Watch! Users say the latest update has given their screen a ‘horrible’ GREEN tint
- The watchOS 9.5 update was released last week and includes bug fixes
- But some users who installed it say a bug is giving their screen a green tint
They’re some of the most popular wearables around the world, but if you have an Apple Watch, think twice before installing the latest update.
The watchOS 9.5 update was released last week and includes important bug fixes, as well as several new features such as a Pride Celebration watch face.
However, some users who have installed it are complaining about a bug that’s giving their screen a ‘horrible’ green tint.
‘Yep, I thought it was my green watch face. Good quality control… not,’ one user tweeted.
Another added: ‘I thought they changed the look of it, or I was the only one.’
Some users who have installed the update are complaining about a bug that’s giving their screen a ‘horrible’ green tint
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The issue is predominantly affecting Apple Watch Series 8 and older devices, with earlier models faring worse, according to Mac Rumors, who first reported the issue.
Those affected say the green tint appears on three occassions – on the passcode input screen, when pulling down notifications, and when accessing the Control Centre.
One user posted a photo of their Apple Watch on Reddit, writing: ‘Green tint in notification + control center after 9.5 update.’
Several other users replied, confirming that their Apple Watches had also been affected.
‘Yeah I have this, Series 8 45mm,’ one wrote, while another added: ‘Noticed this and thought it was Mandela effect but I guess not.’
Apple is yet to comment on the issue, although MailOnline has contacted them for comment.
This isn’t the first time an Apple device has been plagued with strange colour tint issues.
In 2020, iPhone 11 users reported a green tint on their screens following the iOS 13.5.2 update
In 2020, iPhone 11 users reported a green tint on their screens following the iOS 13.5.2 update.
Apple confirmed that the issue was caused by a software bug, and resolved it with the launch of a follow-up update.
It remains unclear whether Apple will be able to similarly address the Apple Watch issue in a future watchOS update.
However, watchOS 9.6 is currently undergoing testing, so hopefully it won’t be long until the green tint issue is resolved.
THE TRILLION DOLLAR RISE OF APPLE
1976: Founders Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne created the company on April 1 1976 as they set about selling computer kits to hobbyists, each of which was built by Wozniak.
The first product was the Apple I.
1977: Apple released the Apple II in June, which was the first PC made for the mass market.
Steve Jobs unveils Apple Computer Corporation’s new Macintosh February 6, 1984 in California.
1981: Jobs became chairman.
1984: The Macintosh was introduced during an ad break for the Super Bowl and later officially unveiled during a launch event. It was discontinued a year later and Jobs left the firm.
1987: Apple released the Macintosh II, the first colour Mac.
1997: Apple announces it will acquire NeXT software in a $400 million deal that involves Jobs returning to Apple as interim CEO. He officially took the role in 2000.
The then Chief Executive Officer of Apple, Steve Jobs, with the iPhone
2001: Apple introduced iTunes, OS X and the first-generation iPod.
The first iPod MP3 music player was released on October 23, 2001, at an event in Cupertino and was able to hold up to 1,000 songs.
2007: Apple unveils the iPhone.
2010: The first iPad was unveiled.
2011: Jobs resigned in 2011 due to illness, handing the CEO title to Tim Cook. Jobs died in October from pancreatic cancer.
2014: Apple unveiled the Apple Watch. It also unveiled its first larger iPhones – the 6 and 6 Plus.
2015: After purchasing Beats from Dr Dre, Apple launched Apple Music to compete with Spotify and other music streaming services.
2016: Apple returned to its roots and announced the 4-inch iPhone SE. Meanwhile, the firm is embroiled in a legal battle with the FBI, involving the agency demanding access to the locked phone used by Syed Farook, who died in a shootout after carrying out a deadly December attack in San Bernardino, California with his wife. The court order was dropped on March 28 after the FBI said a third party was able to unlock the device.
2017: Apple introduces the iPhone X, which removes the home button to make way for a futuristic edge-to-edge screen design and a new FaceID system that uses advanced sensors and lasers to unlock phones with just the owner’s face.
Apple CEO Steve Jobs speaks at an Apple event at Apple headquarters in Cupertino, Calif.
2018: In a first for the company, Apple introduces new features in its latest operating system, iOS 12, that encourage users to manage and spend less time on their devices. The move was spawned by a strongly worded letter from shareholders that urged the firm to address the growing problem of smartphone addiction among kids and teenagers.
2019: In January, Apple reports its first decline in revenues and profits in a decade. CEO Tim Cook partly blamed steep declines in revenue from China.
2020: In March, Apple closes all its bricks and mortar retail stores outside of China in response to coronavirus.
2021: In an online virtual event in April CEO Tim Cook declared Apple’s goal of becoming carbon neutral for Earth Day. Later in the year the iPhone 13 was announced.
2022: In September the iPhone 14 was announced. One of the new features included a new sensor to detect if a user had been in a car crash as well as an improved camera system.
2023: So far this year Apple has brought back its ‘Home Pod’ after the first generation was discontinued. The ‘Home Pod’ can be seen as an alternative to Amazon’s Alexa or Google Home as it is powered by voice commands.
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