Apple released iOS 11.3 & Watch OS 4.3.
JR East issued a system notice via Suica App that the iOS 11.3/WatchOS 4.3 Update breaks Apple Pay Suica functionality in the following ways.:
- Apple Pay Suica Express Transit stops working. JR East says to restart the device to restore Suica Express Transit functionality.
https://atadistance.net/2018/03/29/i...ple-pay-suica/
The Suica Express Transit option allows a set (or first) pass to scan without a double click on watch or unlocking phone
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207154
Those with an iPhone X and Watch 3 or JP Watch 2 may want to push their suica pass to the watch as iPhone X users may still experience occasional issues
https://atadistance.net/2018/03/27/i...suica-problem/
Just a head's up as Spring is a popular tourism season.