Today is the day that Apple will release major software updates, including the new iOS 10 and watchOS 3. Apple typically releases iOS updates between 9am and 10am Pacific, so I typically check for the update around lunchtime here in New Orleans (Central Time Zone). Remember that you need to have your Apple Watch charger to update the Apple Watch.
I discussed the major new features in iOS 10 in this post from a few months ago. My discussion of watchOS 3 is here and here. iOS 10 will have some great new features such as a new Lock Screen, improvements to Messages, the cool Memories features in the Photos app, and lyrics in Apple Music. But I have to admit that I'm even more excited for watchOS 3, which will make apps launch much faster and includes great new interface features such as the dock.
Enjoy the new improvements to your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch!
UPDATE: I tried the update as soon as it went online, and it failed on my iPhone 6s, forcing me into recovery mode. I recommend that you wait for Apple to fix this before updating. This has happened in the past, and Apple had a fix out fairly quickly.
iOS 10 update failed on my iPhone 6s. I’m in recovery mode. Many similar reports on Twitter. Glad I have a backup. pic.twitter.com/UJlVSNudqS
— Jeff Richardson (@jeffrichardson) September 13, 2016
UPDATE #2: Apple says that the problem is now fixed. In an official statement, Apple says: "We experienced a brief issue with the software update process, affecting a small number of users during the first hour of availability. The problem was quickly resolved and we apologize to those customers. Anyone who was affected should connect to iTunes to complete the update or contact AppleCare for help." For more information, check out this post by Jason Snell on Six Colors. For example, you should update iTunes on your computer before you connect your iPhone.
UPDATE #3: I am up and running again, and didn't even need to restore from a backup (although I'm still glad that I had it just in case). But that was annoying and a waste of time.