latest watchos 5.1 update pulled after bricking some apple watch units [u]

Latest watchOS 5.1 update pulled after bricking some Apple Watch units.   It appears Apple has another software issue on its hands with the release of watchOS 5.1, as number of Apple Watch owners reporting the update renders their device useless...   According to handful of reports posted to media outlets and forums like Reddit, Apple's just released watchOS 5.1 software update bricks some Apple Watch hardware..   Users impacted by the apparent bug are able to download the update and begin the installation.   The process seems to get stuck which remains onscreen for hours..   The complications appear restricted to Apple Watch Series 4, though other Apple Watch models might also be affected.   While some Series 4 owners have reported the bricking issue, others sailed through watchOS 5.1 installation process with nary hiccup..   Whether the problem is local, or issue with the update is unknown.   Apple has not commented on the reports and continues to host watchOS 5.1 on its servers..   watchOS 5.1 difficulties come on the heels of separate bug that earlier this month caused Series devices Australia to enter reboot loop when country switched over to daylight savings time..   Read more