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These are the full watchOS 10.1 release notes for Apple Watch. Apple released watchOS 10.1 on October 25, 2023.

watchOS 10.1 includes new features, improvements, and bug fixes, including:

● Double tap gesture can be used to perform the primary action in notifications and most apps so you can answer a call, play and pause music, stop a timer, and more (Available on Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2)
● NameDrop allows you to exchange contact information with someone new by simply bringing your Apple Watch near their iPhone with iOS 17 or Apple Watch (Available on Apple Watch SE 2, Apple Watch Series 7 and later, and Apple Watch Ultra)
● My Card is available as a complication for quick access to NameDrop
● Fix for bug that causes the climate section in the Home app to be blank
● Addresses an issue that causes a white selection border to be unexpectedly displayed after turning off AssistiveTouch
● Fixes an issue where cities may not sync between iPhone and watch in Weather
● Resolves an issue where the scroll bar may unexpectedly be visible on the display
● Fix for bug that causes elevation to be incorrect for some users.

Apple has announced a 'Scary Fast' special event that will be held on October 30, 2023. The event will take place virtually at 5pm PT / 8pm ET.

Considering the 'Scary Fast' tagline, it's possible that the company will introduce a new M3 processor on October 30. This would be a change from the typical release cycle which has seen new processors arrive to the MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro before making their way to the more powerful 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro.

Also interesting is the time of the event. Apple is airing the stream at 8pm ET which is very unusual. Typically, Apple events take place at 1pm ET.

Apple has announced that its online store is now available in Chile.

Customers can now shop the company's full lineup of products and services; as well as, receive support from online team members via the company's website.

Today, customers in Chile can visit apple.com/cl or download the Apple Store app and shop directly with Apple. Starting October 20, customers will be able to pre-order the all-new iPhone 15, featuring a durable, color-infused back glass; contoured edges; the Dynamic Island; a 48MP Main camera; and USB‑C; and iPhone 15 Pro, featuring a titanium design; a new Action button; powerful camera upgrades; and A17 Pro for next-level performance and mobile gaming. And by shopping through Apple Store online, customers are able to choose from a range of affordable financing options.

"We're thrilled to be expanding in Chile with the launch of the Apple Store online," said Deirdre O'Brien, Apple's senior vice president of Retail. "We love creating magical experiences for our customers, and whether they're looking to unleash creativity or embrace an entrepreneurial spirit, we now have an incredible Apple experience for everyone in Chile who wants to discover and shop for our amazing products, including the all new iPhone 15 lineup and Apple Watch Series 9."

The new store also provides customers in Chile with the Apple Trade In program, where they can trade in their current device and receive credit toward a new one.

Apple has seeded tvOS 17.1 beta 3 for Apple TV to developers for testing. The build number is 21K5064b.

tvOS 17 introduced several new features for Apple TV including the FaceTime app, a redesigned Control Center, find your Siri Remote with iPhone, clearer dialogue with HomePod, Memories as your screen saver, enhanced Apple Music Sing experience, and expanded Siri knowledge support.