Apple retail stores could soon spare you the lengthy wait for fixing Apple Watch software

If you have ever tried to fix Apple Watch software issues by restoring or factory resetting it, you know how big a hassle the entire process is. The Watch often gets stuck in a boot loop and never turns on.

If such a thing happened and you visited an Apple Store to get it fixed, you at least had to wait a couple of days, as no in-store repair option existed. The Apple Store had to mail it to an Apple Repair Center, wait for it to be shipped, repaired, and shipped back. Not exactly a great experience.

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That’s about to change. According to a retail source that spoke to MacRumors, Apple is preparing to let its retail stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers fix Apple Watch software issues in-store, which would greatly reduce the repair time.

So, how will it work?

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