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Apple Seeds watchOS 9.6 Release Candidate to Developers [Download]
Posted July 18, 2023 at 6:15pm by iClarified
Apple has seeded watchOS 9.6 Release Candidate to developers for testing. The build number is 20U73.
This update provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users.
For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222
Apple notes that "This version of watchOS should only be deployed on devices dedicated for watchOS beta software development."
Developers can download the watchOS configuration profile from the link below.
Please download the iClarified app or follow iClarified on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and RSS for more Apple Watch updates.
Download
![Apple Seeds watchOS 9.6 Release Candidate to Developers [Download]](/images/news/91100/436586/436586-640.jpg "Apple Seeds watchOS 9.6 Release Candidate to Developers [Download]")
This update provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users.
For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222
Apple notes that "This version of watchOS should only be deployed on devices dedicated for watchOS beta software development."
Developers can download the watchOS configuration profile from the link below.
Please download the iClarified app or follow iClarified on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and RSS for more Apple Watch updates.
Download
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