Iwatch won’t refresh news

Hello DS386,

Thank you for posting in the Apple Support Communities. We're here for support.

To help get News to update on your Apple Watch, try restarting both your Apple Watch and paired iPhone. This step sounds simple, but can resolve some unique issues.

Restart your iPhone

How to restart your Apple Watch

If the issue persists, try removing the app from the Apple Watch dock, then using the News complication again to open News. Follow the steps in the section "How to remove an app from the Apple Watch Dock" here:

Use the Dock on your Apple Watch

We hope this information is useful. Kind regards.

DS386,

Thanks for getting back in touch with us with those additional details.

Depending on whether you restrict stories, your Entertainment topic feed might not show Top Stories and Trending Stories. Does this seem to be the reason why you're not seeing News refresh? Check out the section "Read a news story" in the user guide below to learn more:

Read news stories on Apple Watch

If this doesn't seem to be the case, try connecting your Apple Watch and iPhone to another reliable network, then try again. This can help rule out a network-related issue.

Also, check to see that both of your devices are fully updated to be sure they have the latest software fixes. If an update is available for your iPhone, have a current back up to iCloud or to a computer.

How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Update your Apple Watch

Keep us posted on the result.

Have a great day.

DS386,

The latest software versions to date are watchOS 8.0.1 and iOS 5.0.2. If both your devices are already on the latest versions, then try unpairing then repairing your Apple Watch to your iPhone. This step will install a fresh copy of watchOS on the Apple Watch, and it might help.

Unpair and erase your Apple Watch

Set up and pair your Apple Watch with iPhone

If this concern isn't resolved after taking the steps above, we recommend that you contact Apple Support directly. Depending on your region, you may be able to reach them here: 

Get Support

Kind regards.