Apple's watchOS 4.3 Brings iPhone Music Controls and More

In the companion Watch iPhone app, head to the My Watch tab and select General > Software Update. Your watch will need to be charged to more than 50 percent, on a charger, and connected to Wi-Fi.

Here are some notable changes in the software:

• There is now a Nightstand Mode when charging a watch in landscape orientation.
• Activity information is now available to view in the Siri watch face.
• The Music app can control music playback on an iPhone.
• A new charging animation.
• A new animation when a watch is used to unlock a Mac.
• An Apple Watch can be used to control volume and playback on a HomePod

The return of iPhone music controls on the watch is an especially nice addition.