Apple’s Website Finally Has ‘Tech Specs’ Pages for Apple Watch Models

Apple this week added dedicated “Tech Specs” pages to its website for the Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2, and second-generation Apple Watch SE. The pages offer a variety of information about the latest Apple Watch models, including details about materials and finishes, size and weight, hardware, connectivity, battery life, health and wellness […]

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5 Reasons to Wait for Next Year’s Apple Watch

With all the discounted deals on Apple tech currently available, you might be thinking about upgrading your Apple Watch or buying one for the first time. But if your current smartwatch is doing its job just fine and it’s only the idea of a good deal that’s piqued your interest, it could be worth holding […]

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Apple Watch SE 3: Everything We Know So Far

The third-generation Apple Watch SE is expected to launch next year, but with few rumors about the new low-cost Apple smartwatch, what can we expect to see? Earlier this year, technology research firm Omdia reported that the third-generation ‌Apple Watch SE‌ will feature the same display sizes as the Apple Watch Series 8. The Apple […]

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Apple Suggests Potential Fixes for Weather Complication Bug on Apple Watch

Apple on Tuesday offered two potential fixes for the recently reported Apple Watch issue where watch face Weather complications fail to load data. Apple Watch owners have been complaining of malfunctioning Weather complications since the launch of watchOS 10, with both the initial launch and watchOS 10.0.1 affected. Those impacted are seeing a blank reading […]

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22 New Features You May Have Missed in watchOS 10

Apple last week launched watchOS 10, the latest major software update for compatible Apple Watch models, as well as the new Apple Watch Series 9 and second-generation Apple Watch Ultra, both of which come with ‌watchOS 10‌ pre-installed. Headline ‌watchOS 10‌ features include a new Smart Stack interface with widgets, new watch faces, and more. […]

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Apple Watch Users Report Weather Complication Issues in watchOS 10

Some Apple Watch users on watchOS 10 have reported experiencing issues with Weather complications failing to display data on the watch face, despite the Weather app itself presenting no such issues. Apple Watch users have taken to the MacRumors forums, Apple’s Support Community, and other platforms to share their experiences. 9to5Mac has highlighted the problem, […]

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Here is Every Apple Watch Band That Launched Today

During Apple’s “Wonderlust” event today the company unveiled new models of the Apple Watch and iPhone, and as is customary, we’re also getting a fresh batch of accessories to match the new hardware. We’ve already covered all of the iPhone cases that debuted today, and this article will focus on Apple Watch bands. Starting with […]

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New Apple Watches Hinted at in Bluetooth Database as Launch Nears

Apple this week filed a listing for a 2023 watchOS subsystem in the Bluetooth product database. While not surprising, the listing suggests that Apple is gearing up to launch new Apple Watch models in September, as it does every year. The listing does not reveal any specific details. The current Apple Watch Series 8, Apple […]

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Apple Watch SE 3: New Model Not Expected to Launch Until Next Year

Apple has no plans to release a third-generation Apple Watch SE this year, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. In his Power On newsletter today, Gurman said the Apple Watch SE will remain on a two-year upgrade cycle, so the third-generation model can be expected to be released in September 2024. This means that the second-generation […]

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Refurbished Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch SE 2 Models Now Available From Apple

Apple today added refurbished Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch SE 2 models to its online store in the United States, offering the latest Apple Watches at a discounted price for the first time. The ‌Apple Watch Series 8‌ is available starting at $339 for the 41mm GPS model, which is $60 off of […]

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Apple Watch Could Help Treat Sickle Cell Disease Symptoms, Study Suggests

The Apple Watch can help treat a key symptom of sickle cell disease and changes to Apple’s speech recognition algorithm could help people with a stutter, new studies propose. According to a study conducted by researchers at Duke University’s Day Hospital (via MyHealthyApple), the Apple Watch could help treat vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs), a key complication […]

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Apple Releases Over 20 New Apple Watch Bands and AirTag Accessories, Including New Hermès ‘Casaque’ Line

Alongside the Yellow iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus and new selection of Silicone Cases, Apple today released 19 new Apple Watch bands offering a range of fresh color options, including a new “Casaque” line for Apple Watch Hermès. The new Apple Watch band colors are as follows, with slightly different new options available depending […]

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Apple Watch Risks US Import Ban After Biden Administration Upholds Patent Ruling

The Biden administration has declined to overrule a U.S. International Trade Commission decision that the Apple Watch infringes patents from medical device company AliveCor, potentially paving the way for an import ban on Apple’s smartwatch depending on how the appeals process pans out. California-based AliveCor said in a statement that it was informed the Biden […]

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Apple Watch ‘Series X’ and Apple Watch SE 3 With Larger Displays Rumored to Launch Next Year

Apple plans to release so-called “Apple Watch Series X” and third-generation Apple Watch SE models with larger displays in 2024, according to research shared last week by David Hsieh, an analyst at technology research firm Omdia. In his research note, Hsieh claimed that the Series X will have 1.89-inch and 2.04-inch display size options, which […]

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Apple Launches Black Unity Sport Loop With Matching Apple Watch Face and iPhone Wallpaper

Apple today released a new, special-edition Black Unity Sport Loop Apple Watch band in celebration of Black History Month. The band comes as part of Apple’s wider commemoration of Black History Month, where the company plans to highlight curated content celebrating Black culture and community. The Black Unity Sport Loop features the word “Unity” woven […]

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Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your New Apple Watch

For MacRumors readers who were gifted an Apple Watch for the holidays, we’ve created a list of useful tips and tricks that you won’t want to miss in order to get the most out of your new watch, whether you’re new to Apple Watch entirely or upgrading from an earlier version. Apple Watch Basics New […]

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iPhone 14’s Car Crash Detection Still Triggering False 911 Calls, Forcing Dispatchers to Reallocate Resources Away From Real Emergencies

Despite optimizations made in an iOS 16 update in November, the iPhone 14’s Car Crash Detection feature continues to accidentally call 911 when a user may be on a rollercoaster, skiing, or doing other physical activities the device misunderstands as a car crash. The iPhone 14’s Car Crash Detection feature uses an array of sensors […]

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20 New watchOS 9 Features You May Have Missed

With watchOS 9, Apple introduced a number of headline new features like new workout metrics, sleep stage tracking, low power mode, and more. But it also made a number of smaller yet notable changes and additions that make your Apple Watch more functional and convenient to use. In this article, we’ve listed 20 other features […]

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How-Tos for iPhone 14 Series, Apple Watch Series 8/Ultra, and AirPods Pro 2

Video: AirPods Pro 2 vs. Bose QuietComfort II Apple on September 23 officially launched the second-generation version of the AirPods Pro, introducing updated Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Transparency, improved sound, and more. Right around the same time, Bose introduced new QuietComfort II earbuds with many similar features, so we thought we’d compare the two to […]

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Lost? How to Use Backtrack on Apple Watch to Retrace Your Steps

Video: AirPods Pro 2 vs. Bose QuietComfort II Apple on September 23 officially launched the second-generation version of the AirPods Pro, introducing updated Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Transparency, improved sound, and more. Right around the same time, Bose introduced new QuietComfort II earbuds with many similar features, so we thought we’d compare the two to […]

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