Apple plans to add tiny cameras to AirPods and Apple Watch models in 2027 that will embed Apple Intelligence in the devices, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. The cameras are expected to scan the environment and describe objects, similar to the Visual Intelligence feature on newer iPhones. Apple is also working on smart glasses that […]
Apple is working on versions of the AirPods and Apple Watch that incorporate a camera, and the devices could be ready to launch sometime around 2027, reports Bloomberg. Apple has developed a chip codenamed “Nevis” that will be used for its camera-equipped Apple Watch, while a chip codenamed “Glennie” will be incorporated into the AirPods. […]
Read MoreApple’s global smartwatch shipments declined by 19% year-over-year in 2024, marking the company’s second consecutive annual drop and the fifth straight quarter of falling sales, according to new data from Counterpoint Research. According to Counterpoint’s Global Smartwatch Shipment Tracker for the fourth quarter of 2024, Apple experienced shipment declines in all major regions except India. […]
Read MoreApple today announced its 2025 Pride Collection, including a new Apple Watch band, watch face, and a matching wallpaper for the iPhone and iPad. Ahead of Pride Month in June, Apple says its Pride Collection celebrates the strength and beauty of LGBTQ+ communities around the world. The new Pride Edition Sport Band is now available […]
Read MoreSince watchOS 7 in 2020, parents have been able to pair their iPhone to their child’s Apple Watch. Formerly known as Apple Watch Family Setup, and now marketed as Apple Watch For Your Kids, this option allows kids to use an Apple Watch with a cellular plan for texting, calling, and location sharing, even if […]
Read MoreStarting 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, […]
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