Starting today, April 24, Apple Stores around the world are giving away a special pin for free to customers who request one, while supplies last. The enamel pin’s design is inspired by the Global Close Your Rings Day award in the Activity app, which Apple Watch users can receive by closing all three Activity rings […]
Read MoreToday marks the 10-year anniversary of the original Apple Watch launching in the United States and eight other countries around the world. The original Apple Watch launched in stores and began arriving to customers on April 24, 2015, after being announced in September 2014. “Apple Watch begins a new chapter in the way we relate […]
Read MoreThe an upcoming version of watchOS will bring a visionOS-like redesign to the Apple Watch, much like the design updates coming in iOS 19 and macOS 16, claims Israeli site The Verifier. watchOS will eventually have “elements” of visionOS, including a look that is bolder, slightly transparent, and with a floating aesthetic. Buttons, menus, icons, […]
Read MoreThe account @StellaFudge today shared photos of an alleged Apple Watch Series 10 prototype with a unique health sensor design. The health sensor on the prototype has a smaller array of LEDs compared to actual Apple Watch Series 10 models that launched last year. There is also an extra ring of lights around the sensor’s […]
Read MoreApple’s attempts to develop a non-invasive glucose monitoring feature for Apple Watch remains “many years away” from debuting, despite over 15 years of work to make the capability a reality in a consumer device, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. The idea of a non-invasive glucose monitor originated in Apple’s Steve Jobs era, with the aim […]
Read MoreApple is collaborating with the National Hockey League (NHL) to equip on-ice officials with Apple Watches featuring an app designed to help officiating during games (via The Verge). The NHL Watch Comms app allows referees to receive in-game updates by syncing with the NHL’s Oasis system. Officials can track the game clock and receive alerts […]
Read MoreApple is facing a new lawsuit from consumers who allege that its claim that the Apple Watch Series 9, SE, and Ultra 2 are “carbon neutral” is misleading, Reuters reports. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, the lawsuit argues that Apple misrepresented the environmental impact of these three Apple […]
Read MoreApple today published a new support document outlining steps to try if your Apple Watch’s microphone or speaker is not working as expected. Apple says the steps can also be followed if the Apple Watch speaker’s audio is “crackling, distorted, muffled, or intermittent.” The potential solutions listed include updating your Apple Watch to the latest […]
Read MoreFollowing a class action lawsuit that alleges some Apple Watch bands contain toxic “forever chemicals,” also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), Apple has ensured that Apple Watch bands are “safe for users to wear.” Apple’s full statement today: Apple Watch bands are safe for users to wear. In addition to our own testing, […]
Read MoreA class action lawsuit filed against Apple this week in a California federal court accuses the company of false advertising and violating various consumer laws, by failing to disclose that some Apple Watch bands contain toxic materials. Specifically, the complaint alleges that Apple misleads customers into thinking the Apple Watch has health and wellness benefits, […]
Read MoreApple is ramping up work on a blood pressure monitoring feature for the Apple Watch and it could be ready as soon as 2025, reports Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. Blood pressure monitoring is a health addition that Apple has been working on for the last several years, and based on rumors, Apple wanted to debut it […]
Read MoreAs spotted by Mohammad Aldarawish and others, the upcoming iOS 18.2 and watchOS 11.2 updates add new “All Rings Closed” activity awards for the Apple Watch. Apple Watch users can earn these awards for closing all three Move, Exercise, and Stand/Roll rings for 100 days, 365 days, 500 days, and 1,000 days, and at every […]
Read MoreIt’s been two months since Apple released the Apple Watch Series 10, and MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera has been using the Series 10 alongside an Apple Watch Ultra 2 to provide a longer term review and comparison. [embedded content] The larger version of the Series 10 has the biggest display of any Apple Watch, including […]
Read MoreApple today released a new Gold Link Bracelet, which is available for $349. The band was first shown off when Apple introduced new Apple Watch Series 10 models, but it was not available for purchase in September. The gold version of the Link Bracelet is identical to the natural and slate options, but it is […]
Read MoreApple today seeded the second beta of watchOS 11.2 to developers for testing, but some users are unable to install the beta at this time, according to posts from affected users across the MacRumors Forums and social media. The issue appears to be limited to the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, […]
Read MoreApple appears to be planning an activity challenge to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Apple Watch, which was released in 2015. In the latest iOS 18.2 beta, there’s a mention of a “Ten Year Celebration” with references to an activity achievement, so it sounds like something is in the works. While the Apple Watch […]
Read MoreApple has been testing a health-focused app that’s aimed at diabetes prevention, reports Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. The app isn’t slated for release, but it could help inform some of Apple’s future products related to blood sugar management. Select employees with prediabetes were invited to test the app, which offered assistance with food selection and lifestyle […]
Read MoreThe Apple Watch Series 10 arrived a year after the Apple Watch Ultra 2, introducing a revamped design and a more advanced display. Apple did not launch an Apple Watch Ultra 3 this year, leaving last year’s Apple Watch Ultra 2 as the latest version, so how does it compare to the latest Series 10 […]
Read MoreThe Apple Watch SE starts at $249, providing an accessible, low-cost option for those interested in owning an Apple smartwatch. The company also now offers the Apple Watch Series 10, which starts at $399, so what exactly do you get by spending an additional $150 and is it worth it? Our comparison helps to answer […]
Read MoreRepair site iFixit today disassembled the 46mm Apple Watch Series 10, giving us a look at the components inside Apple’s thinnest Apple Watch to date. [embedded content] Apple used an enclosed case for the Series 10, a move that allowed for a the thinner design without impacting the sensor lens assembly. Tolerances in the Apple […]
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