iPhone 13 Apple Watch bug has a fix — but there’s a catch

iPhone 13 Apple Watch problems has a fix — simply there'due south a catch

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If you're one of the people struggling to get your iPhone 13 to work with your Apple tree Picket, Apple tree may have just come to your rescue.

Despite the iPhone thirteen series using the latest iOS 15 software, it was unable to piece of work with the existing "Unlock with Apple Watch" feature. Fortunately, the issue at present appears to have been fixed with iOS 15.i beta 2 and watchOS 8.1 beta 1, according to Holger Eilhard of Inside Digital (via 9to5Mac).

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As previously reported, the iPhone thirteen was having difficulties working with the unlocking part available with Apple's smartwatches. This ordinarily lets users unlock iPhones with Face ID while wearing a paired Apple Watch, even if the user'south face is covered by sunglasses or a face up mask. However, in the case of the new iPhone, this wasn't happening.

Yay, Apple Watch unlock is working again! (At to the lowest degree in combination with watchOS eight.1 beta 1.) https://t.co/nNbcJrkDNDSeptember 28, 2021

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Apple said previously it was working on the problem, only didn't have a timeline of when the fix would arrive. The appearance of a solution in the new beta is a adept sign, merely we don't yet know when the stable version of iOS fifteen.1 is set to arrive.

If you lot are facing problems with your iPhone thirteen and Apple Watch, we recommend you think carefully most this. Beta software isn't guaranteed to work smoothly, and tin lead to unexpected issues or even data loss. Information technology'due south probably best to grin and bear the irritation of the Unlock with Apple tree Watch issues for the fourth dimension being.

A performance Unlock with Apple Lookout man may not exist the just thing gear up to arrive with iOS 15.ane. SharePlay, a feature that permits you to heed to music, scout video and more alongside others in FaceTime, is also predictable to finally become available in the showtime major revision of iOS 15. The pick to go along your COVID-19 vaccination card in your Apple Wallet is too thought to be on the way.

By itself, the iPhone 13 is one of the best phones we've tested. However ,that doesn't excuse it not working with i of Apple tree'southward other major products. If you lot're interested in either an iPhone 13 or a new Apple Spotter, you might exist better off waiting until this outcome is fully stock-still before placing your social club.

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Richard is a Tom's Guide staff author based in London, roofing news, reviews and how-tos for phones, gaming, sound and whatever else people need advice on. Following on from his MA in Mag Journalism at the Academy of Sheffield, he's also written for WIRED U.1000., The Register and Creative Bloq. When not at work, he's probable thinking almost how to brew the perfect cup of specialty coffee.