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Akshay Gangwar
watchOS 11 brings a ton of new features to your Apple Watch. In this article we talk about the 10 coolest watchOS 11 features that you should definitely check out when you update your Apple Watch to the latest version of watchOS.
Apple Watch Vitals App Not Tracking Wrist Temperature? Check These Fixes
Kanika Gogia
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If the Vitals app isn't tracking your wrist temperature, make sure Wrist Detection and Sleep Tracking are On. Make sure your Apple Watch doesn't run out of battery during the night. Also, don't forget to check the band and remove any accessories for accurate tracking.
Vitals App on Apple Watch Can Predict Sickness: Here’s How to Use It
Kanika Gogia
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The new watchOS 11 brings an all-new Vitals app on Apple Watch that lets you check your daily health status. It's a useful app that collects your health and sleep data and shows you all the key metrics in one convenient location.
The latest watchOS 11 gives you the freedom to pause Activity Rings on your Apple Watch, without losing your streak. On your Apple Watch, open the Activity app, tap on Activity Rings, choose the Pause Rings option, and set a break duration.
The Apple Watch Water Lock feature locks your smartwatch's display and helps eject water to avoid any damage. Your Apple Watch automatically enables the Water Lock feature when you select swimming, surfing, or any water-based in the Workout app. On the Apple Watch Ultra, the Water Lock turns on automatically when the smartwatch is submerged to a depth of 10 meters or lower.
Ajaay Srinivasan
With the Watch Series 10 announced at the September 9 "Glowtime" event, Apple marks the 10-year anniversary of its wearable lineup. The new smartwatch builds up on the existing model with bigger display variants - 42mm and 46mm, a new Apple S10 SoC, and new health monitoring features. In this read, we'll compare the latest version with last year's Watch Series 9 to help you understand whether it's an upgrade in any way.
Apple has taken the wrappers off the Watch Series 10, its latest watchOS device. The watch comes with larger Wide-Angle OLED displays and is powered by the Apple S10 system-on-chip, offering faster computing power and machine learning capabilities. It arrives with newer functions like Sleep Apnea Detection, fast charging support, live translation among others.
No Apple Watch Ultra 3 Launch Today, We Might See a Black Ultra 2: Report
Kanika Gogia
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According to Mark Gurman, Apple may not announce an Apple Watch Ultra 3 at its event today. Rather, he believes Apple will launch a black titanium color option for the Apple Watch Ultra 2, which was originally rumored to launch last year.
This New Pixel Watch Feature Is the One Apple Watch Should Copy ASAP
Abubakar Mohammed
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Google introduced a new feature with the Pixel Watch 3 called Loss of Pulse Detection, and Apple needs to copy the same as it could potentially save lives. Pixel Watch 3 will keep monitoring your heart rate and if your pulse dies down, it will quickly pull up your emergency contacts or else emergency health services to let them know about the location of the patient so that they can quickly get help.
Apple Watch For Your Kids Feature Now Available in India: Eligibility and How to Use
Kanika Gogia
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Apple launches the Apple Watch "For Your Kids" functionality in India for the Cellular models of Apple Watch SE or Apple Watch Series 4 and later. It's a much useful feature for parents who don’t want to give smartphones to their kids and still want to keep track of where they are. This feature offers several parental controls like Contact approval, Content Restriction, Location Tracking, and more. Currently, a cellular plan will be available through Reliance Jio for this feature.
There are several ways to improve your Apple Watch battery life. Check out these 20 tips to save and extend the battery on your Apple watch. Whether you're looking for ways to maintain battery health on your Apple Watch in the long run or want to make your Apple Watch last a little longer, these tips will surely come in handy.
The best way to lock an Apple Watch is to enable Wrist Detection on your smartwatch. For this, go to Settings -> Passcode and turn on Wrist Detection. To lock your Apple Watch manually, disable Wrist Detection, set an Apple Watch passcode, and tap on the lock icon from the Control Center. You can choose to lock your Apple Watch while swimming, having a shower, or going for water sports.
To check which Apple Watch you have, you can check the engraving on the back of your smartwatch or find out your Apple Watch model number from the Settings app. Once you have the unique model number, use the tables to find out exactly which Apple Watch version you own.
Just like an iPhone, an Apple Watch has a dedicated menu that shows battery information like battery health and usage. To check Apple Watch Battery Heath, go to Settings > Battery > Battery Health. While you can't see apps consuming the most battery, you can go to Settings > Battery to see a breakdown of your Apple Watch's battery usage.
First Apple Watch X Renders Have Me Concerned Because I Have Thin Wrist
Kanika Gogia
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Apple Watch Series 10 CAD Renders shows a bigger 2-inch display and a thinner design. The upcoming Apple Watch Series 10 might feature the biggest screen on an Apple Watch so far. The dimensions will be 46 x 39.7 x 11.6mm, which would make the upcoming Apple Watch bigger than the Series 9 but smaller than the Ultra.
Apple Watch Series 10 might be called Apple Watch X and is likely to make a debut sometime in September, alongside the new iPhone lineup.
There's no direct way to pair an Apple Watch with Android. That said, if you have an iPhone, there's a workaround to use an LTE Apple Watch with Android smartphones. First, you must pair your Apple Watch with an iPhone and then make a test call on your iPhone to verify the SIM card is activated. Then, put your iPhone in Airplane mode and you must turn off your Apple Watch. Next up, transfer the SIM card in your iPhone to your Android phone. Once you've swapped the SIM cards, turn your Apple Watch On. This lets you use basic Apple Watch features on an Android phone.
After Thinner iPads, Apple Watch Series 10 Poised to Get Thinner Design
Kanika Gogia
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According to Apple Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, this year's Apple Watch Series 10 could get a serious overhaul with a larger display and a thinner design. The 2024 Apple Watch might come in 45mm and 49mm size options, and a thinner design. Now, that's a pretty dramatic jump, and it would align the larger 49mm model of the Apple Watch Series 10 with the Apple Watch Ultra screen size. The Apple Watch Ultra would remain "roughly the same" this year. However, Apple may offer a new dark/black case color option for the first time.
5 Apple Watch for Kids You Can Buy in 2024
Kanika Gogia
Apple has unveiled watchOS 11, arriving later this year. Inspired by iOS 18, it boasts smarter Siri with AI power, customizable Smart Stack, summarized notifications, and more. Here's a list of supported devices that will run watchOS 11 from the get-go.
Ditching My Apple Watch: A 2-Year Journey from Impulse Buy to Revelation
Kanika Gogia
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I've been using an Apple Watch Series 7 for more than two years now. After all the good and bad experiences, I'm finally ditching my Apple Watch, and I don't have any regrets. If you're planning to buy an Apple Watch, you must understand your requirements and then figure out if you really need it. After all, smartwatches aren't made for everyone.
According to a code discovered by MacRumors, Apple is gearing up to add Topographic Maps to Apple Maps in iOS 18, macOS 15, and visionOS 2. Topographic Maps include several features that provide more accurate navigation for hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities. The upcoming iOS 18 might also bring a Google Maps feature, custom routes to Apple Maps.
Soon You’d Be Able to Unlock Your Tesla Using Your Apple Watch Natively
Kanika Gogia
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We might see a Tesla app for the Apple Watch that allows owners to lock and unlock Tesla using an Apple Watch. This came after a user posted on X whether Tesla could be controlled via an Apple Watch, to which Tesla CEO Elon Musk replied "Sure". Right now, it's unclear what Tesla has planned and when we might see this feature. Some third-party Apple Watch apps allow you to use your smartwatch to lock and unlock your Tesla.
With numerous patents under its belt, Apple smart ring has been a concept for more than a decade now. A new report from Korea now claims that Apple is speeding up the development of its smart ring that can be worn on the finger to track health biometrics. Apple Ring is expected to be a direct rival to the upcoming Galaxy Ring from Samsung, which will debut later in 2024.
Apple Rolls Out Apple Music, TV, and Devices Apps to Replace iTunes for Windows
Kanika Gogia
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Apple launches Apple Music, Apple TV, and Apple Devices apps to replace iTunes for Windows. These dedicated apps allow Windows users to listen to music, watch content, and manage devices on their machines. The apps only work on Windows 10 and later, and a user has to download all three of them. Once a user has downloaded the trio of apps, iTunes is used only to access podcasts and audiobooks. The standalone apps offer a more simpler and modern experience that closely mirrors Mac interfaces.
Apple to Remove Blood Oxygen Features from Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 to Avoid Ban
Vikhyat Rishi
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Apple has reportedly modified its latest Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 models by removing the pulse oximetry functionality to navigate the legal dispute with Masimo. This move comes as a primitive measure to avoid the reimposition of import and sale ban imposed by U.S. ITC last year.
Apple Watch Sales Ban Now Official; US Govt. Refuses to Overturn ITC Ruling
Anmol Sachdeva
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Apple is now officially not allowed to sell Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 in the U.S. as Biden government has decided to not veto the ban. This makes the ban official. The ongoing patent dispute between Apple and Masimo is pertaining to patents on blood oxygen monitoring tech.
Apple added the ability to mirror the Apple Watch on the iPhone with the release of iOS 16 and watchOS 9. This feature aims to make it easier for people with physical and motor disabilities to control their Apple Watch from the larger screen of their iPhones.
You Can No Longer Get Your Out-of-Warranty Apple Watch Repaired By Apple
Anmol Sachdeva
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Due to the ongoing patent dispute with Masimo, Apple is not allowed to offer repair services in the U.S. for Apple Watch Series 6 and later models that are out of warranty. Apple has started informing users that are reaching out for repairs that the company will contact them once it is allowed to offer repair services.
Apple Watch Series 10 to Get a New Design & Significant Health Features: Gurman
Anmol Sachdeva
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In his latest weekly newsletter, Mark Gurman has reported that Apple is planning to launch at least one Apple Watch model next year with a new design. Additionally, the upcoming Apple Watch could also feature health features like sleep apnea and hypertension detection.
With the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 launch, Apple added a new feature named Double Tap exclusively to both models. While Apple says they did as the double-tap is only possible due to the new S9 SiP, any Apple Watch Series 3 or later model owner can use the Quick Action or AssistiveTouch feature to perform the same.
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How to Enable Swipe to Change Watch Face on Apple Watch
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2024 Apple Watch May Not Bring the Exciting Change We Are Expecting
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All Apple Watch Icon Meanings: A Definitive Guide
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How to Open Control Center on Apple Watch in watchOS 10
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How to Ping Apple Watch using iPhone in iOS 17
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Are Apple Watches Waterproof? Explained
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How to Resync Apple Watch with Your iPhone
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How to Set an Alarm on Apple Watch (2024 Guide)
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