Apple can add new functionality which can improve the overall experience."

Unlike previous watchOS updates, no security fixes were confirmed to be in this release, however.

Using Apple as an example, the recentwatchOS 9 release includes supportfor the Apple Watch Series 4.

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Theres more to come, too, with Apple promisingmore new featuresthat will arrive soon.

But some experts warn that software updates can also have a negative impact.

Instead, they should wait for the green light to confirm compatibility, it said.

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And thats key for buyers of Apple Watches, new and old.

Software updates have added new features to phones, tablets, and computers for decades now.

Apple Watches are no different.