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All the sweet new watchOS features we expect at WWDC25

Graham Bower — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000

What features will the next version of watchOS add to Apple Watch? A look at what's coming soon to your wrist at WWDC25.

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Apple Watch 10 deals chop up to 25% off brilliant wearable’s cost

Rajesh Pandey — Thu, 22 May 2025 16:40:34 +0000

An amazing deal on the Apple Watch Series 10 drops it to a lifetime low price of $299. And that's not the only bargain on the wearable.

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New ultra-thin micro-speaker could reshape smartwatch experience

David Snow — Tue, 13 May 2025 15:30:17 +0000

The incredibly thin and light xMEMS Labs Sycamore-W micro speaker could transform wearables like Apple Watch.

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Translate from your Apple Watch

D. Griffin Jones — Wed, 07 May 2025 18:30:03 +0000

The Apple Watch Translate app can help you quickly speak in a different language while you’re abroad, right from your wrist.

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Today in Apple history: Apple’s first watch is a freebie for upgraders

Luke Dormehl — Fri, 02 May 2025 13:15:54 +0000

On May 2, 1995, Apple launched its first Apple watch -- a giveaway gadget for anyone paying to upgrade to System 7.5 on the Mac.

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How to manually add a workout to Apple Fitness+

D. Griffin Jones — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000

You can manually add a workout to Apple Fitness+ if you need to log an exercise you did while you weren’t wearing your Apple Watch.

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Which Apple Watch should you buy?

Rajesh Pandey — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 13:00:58 +0000

Whether chasing fitness goals or seeking peace of mind, there’s an Apple Watch for every lifestyle. Find out which Apple Watch to buy.

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Things you can do with an old Apple Watch

D. Griffin Jones — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:46:00 +0000

There are a few useful things you can do with your old Apple Watch after you upgrade: use it for sleep tracking, exercise and more.

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All the ways Apple Watch has saved lives

Leander Kahney — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:50:37 +0000

Apple Watch has been credited with saving lots of lives: Here are the many ways the wearable has warded off death.

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Today in Apple history: It’s time for Apple Watch 10th anniversary!

Luke Dormehl — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:45:01 +0000

On April 24, 2015, the original Apple Watch launch meant fans could finally try the smartwatch dubbed the "next chapter in Apple history."

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10 years of Apple Watch history: A timeline

D. Griffin Jones — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000

For the 10th anniversary of its launch, we compiled over a decade of Apple Watch history into a quick timeline.

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Thursday: Apple Watch users reap rewards on Global Close Your Rings Day [Updated]

David Snow — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:15:24 +0000

On Thursday's 10th anniversary of Apple Watch's iconic Activity rings, Global Close Your Rings Day offers digital and physical rewards.

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3 simple tricks every Apple Watch wearer should know

Ed Hardy — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:10:28 +0000

Apple Watch does so much it’s possible for some handy tricks to get lost. Everyone should master these basic Apple Watch tips immediately.

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7 everyday tasks that Apple Watch makes easier

Ed Hardy — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:00:18 +0000

For certain tasks, an Apple Watch beats an iPhone. Try these often-overlooked Apple Watch pros to get more from your smartwatch.

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Apple Watch Move ring vs. Exercise ring: What’s the difference?

Graham Bower — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 19:05:27 +0000

The Move and Exercise rings seem similar, but they're not. Understanding the Apple Watch Activity rings is key to achieving fitness goals.

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Ask one simple question to get the most out of your Apple Watch

Ed Hardy — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 13:00:19 +0000

It’s easy to increase your Apple Watch use — it can do far more than activity tracking. All you must do is keep asking yourself one question.

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Apple Watch SOS saves desperate swimmer swept out to sea [Update: Video]

David Snow — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:53:57 +0000

An experienced swimmer goes out for his daily body surf only to find he needs Apple Watch's Emergency SOS to save his life. Watch the video.

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Apple Watch alerts catch life-threatening cancer just in time

David Snow — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:49:32 +0000

Apple Watch alerts from the Vitals app led to a life-saving cancer diagnosis for a New Zealand psychiatrist.

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watchOS 11.4 is out … for real this time

Ed Hardy — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:03:47 +0000

Get the latest watchOS 11.4, an update that enhances the Apple Watch Wake Up alarm, plus a few other tweaks.

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Don’t miss all the best Apple deals in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale [Updated]

David Snow — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:17:52 +0000

It's not as big as Black Friday or Prime Day, but the Amazon Big Spring Sale brings killer bargains on MacBooks, iPads, Apple Watch and more.

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NHL refs get Apple Watches to help officiate hockey games

David Snow — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 16:45:49 +0000

Given the blinding speed of hockey action, NHL refs get Apple Watches with a custom-made app to keep track of data and help call the games.

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Save big on small-but-mighty Anker MagGo 3-in-1 charger

David Snow — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:04:04 +0000

Today you can save big on an Anker MagGo charger for iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods. It folds up tiny so you can bring it anywhere.

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Got iPhone, Apple Watch or AirPods? Join Apple’s biggest health study yet.

David Snow — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:15:24 +0000

The comprehensive new Apple Health Study aims to better understand how technology and physical and mental well-being intersect.

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How to find your lost iPhone using Find My (and Apple Watch)

D. Griffin Jones — Sat, 01 Feb 2025 14:00:29 +0000

Find My iPhone will help you locate your lost phone, using any other Apple device you have or by borrowing a friend’s device.

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Control your Apple TV from your iPhone or Apple Watch

D. Griffin Jones — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 19:45:05 +0000

You can use your iPhone (or Apple Watch) as an Apple TV remote. This convenient feature comes in handy when you’ve lost the physical remote.

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Mind-melting stats from Apple’s profitable earnings call

Ed Hardy — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 23:56:39 +0000

Here are the high points from the Apple earnings call with investors on Thursday as quickly and as interesting as we can make them.

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Apple Hearing Study: The whole country gets louder on Super Bowl Sunday

David Snow — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:35:39 +0000

New research from the Apple Hearing Study finds you almost can't hide from rising noise on Super Bowl Sunday. So take precautions.

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Charge Apple gear on the go with this beast of a power bank

David Snow — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:44:32 +0000

The CukTech 30 Power Bank released this week sports massive battery capacity to keep all your Apple gear going anywhere.

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Today in Apple history: Letterpad gives us a preview of Apple Watch gaming

Luke Dormehl — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:07:36 +0000

On January 21, 2015, months before the first-gen Apple Watch arrived, "LetterPad" gave users a glimpse of the future of smartwatch gaming.

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How the Apple Watch SE 3 could go carbon negative

Ed Hardy — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 21:05:00 +0000

Using recycled plastic in the upcoming Apple Watch SE 3 will supposedly make it Apple’s first carbon neutral product.

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Apple Watch SE 3 revamp reportedly coming in second half of 2025

Rajesh Pandey — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 04:55:40 +0000

A new design and colorful chassis options will refresh the budget smartwatch. But the Apple Watch SE 3 won't launch this spring.

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What to expect from Apple Watch in 2025

Rajesh Pandey — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 14:00:10 +0000

In 2025, Apple could deliver the biggest upgrade yet to its Ultra smartwatch and launch the Apple Watch SE 3 in a kid-friendly avatar.

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How to set up Apple Watch and tips for getting the most out of it

Charlie Sorrel — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 23:45:00 +0000

New Apple Watch? Congratulations! Here's how to set up Apple Watch the right way, and get the most out of it.

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This Apple Watch band’s secret weapon is a concealed wireless charger

Cult of Mac Deals — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 22:00:04 +0000

Why carry a separate cable when you can wear an Apple Watch band with built-in charger on your wrist? That's PowerBand, and it's on sale!

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The MacBook of our dreams, plus our first picks for best of 2024! [The CultCast]

Lewis Wallace — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 20:41:47 +0000

This week on Cult of Mac's podcast: According to the latest Apple rumors, the 5G OLED MacBooks of our dreams are on the way ... in 2026.

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Apple Watch Ultra 3 might offer texting via satellite

Ed Hardy — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 21:01:06 +0000

Apple Watch Ultra 3 reportedly will let travelers send texts via a satellite connection when cellular communication isn’t available.

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Grab up to 70% off Solo Loop and Braided Solo Loop Apple Watch bands

David Snow — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 16:45:27 +0000

Woot's big sale on Solo Loop and Braided Solo Loop offers incredibly steep discounts -- but it ends Friday night, so hurry.

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New smart lock for renters opens with iPhone and Apple Watch

David Snow — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 18:07:05 +0000

The new Alloy Deadbolt+ smart lock for renters works with iPhone or Apple Watch via a key in Apple Wallet, SmartRent said Wednesday.

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New all-time low prices on Apple Watch for Cyber Monday [Updated again]

Leander Kahney — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 18:06:52 +0000

Apple Watch Black Friday deals are live, with new all-time lowest prices on Apple Watch Ultra, SE and Series 10.

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Tesla fires up long-awaited Apple Watch app

David Snow — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 17:00:15 +0000

The long-awaited Tesla Apple Watch app is finally coming next week, among other holiday software updates, the EV maker said.

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Apple Cyber Monday deals: iPads, AirPods, Apple Watch and more [Updated]

Leander Kahney — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 13:10:00 +0000

Whether you're shopping for AirPods, iPhones, Apple Watches, or iPads, there are some amazing Apple Cyber Monday deals to be had.

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Scoop up a sweet deal on an Apple Watch Series 8

Cult of Mac Deals — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 14:30:54 +0000

Get an Apple Watch at an incredible discount. This refurbished Apple Watch Series 8 offers loads of health-tracking tools at a low price.

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How to use Water Lock on Apple Watch [Pro Tip]

D. Griffin Jones — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 21:50:57 +0000

If your Apple Watch feels like it’s not responding to your taps, you’ve probably left it in Water Lock mode.

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Clever Apple Watch charger swings both ways

Cult of Mac Deals — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 14:30:42 +0000

With both wireless and wired capabilities, this 1200mAh portable Apple Watch charger is super-convenient. Great gift for Apple Watch owners.

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New xMEMS micro speaker brings big sound to smartwatches, AR glasses and more

David Snow — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:00:23 +0000

Already making (sound) waves in earbuds and headphones, xMEMS unveils the Sycamore micro speaker for wearables like Apple Watch.

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Apple’s ridiculously complex Gold Link Bracelet for Apple Watch goes on sale

Rajesh Pandey — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:46:18 +0000

Apple's online store now lists the Gold Link Bracelet for sale at $349. It's compatible with all Apple Watch models.

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How to find your lost iPhone with Apple Watch

D. Griffin Jones — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 22:30:55 +0000

It's totally easy to ping your iPhone from your Apple Watch. At the push of a button, you can make your iPhone ring.

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Pricey new charger for iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods tempts with good looks [Review] ★★★★☆

David Snow — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 15:00:17 +0000

Our hands-on review of the new Journey Nova 3-in-1 charger finds its unusual looks intriguing and its functionality just fine.

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How to use advanced Apple Watch sleep stage tracking

D. Griffin Jones — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:32:11 +0000

Apple Watch sleep stage tracking might help you get to the bottom of what’s going on with your sleep if you have insomnia or sleep apnea.

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Apple’s next health frontier: Tackling diabetes with blood sugar app

David Snow — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 18:09:09 +0000

The Apple blood sugar app apparently under development could help people understand how foods affect health and contribute to diabetes.

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Journey’s new Nova 3-in-1 fast charger brings intriguing design

David Snow — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 19:04:57 +0000

Journey Nova's "exterior complements decors much like a vase, chair or pot plant might." Well, that's interesting.

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How to track your Apple Watch activity rings and pause your streak

D. Griffin Jones — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 13:00:56 +0000

There are new options for customizing Apple Watch activity rings — and for taking a break when you need one.

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New Oura Ring 4 enhances comfort and dynamic health sensing

David Snow — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 16:09:11 +0000

Shipping of the new health-tracking Oura Ring 4 -- sure to spark new speculation on when Apple will launch its own -- begins October 15.

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Get the time without even looking at your Apple Watch

D. Griffin Jones — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 18:30:42 +0000

You can read the time without even looking at your Apple Watch using a little-known feature called Taptic Time.

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What do the Apple Watch buttons do? Click, double-click and hold.

D. Griffin Jones — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 18:20:33 +0000

In watchOS 10, Apple adds a new Widgets view, assigns Control Center to the side button and changes what double-clicking the Digital Crown does.

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