Apple Watch

The “i” Icon on an Apple Watch: What It Is and How to Use It

The “i” icon on your Apple Watch is a useful tool for viewing additional information and pairing your watch with your iPhone. Let’s take a closer look at the “i” icon, including what it does and how to use it….

Tim Brookes Nov 27th, 2022

How to Fix the Apple Watch “Storage Full” Error

If your Apple Watch is complaining the storage is full, and you’ve packed it full of things, then you know what to do. But sometimes your Apple Watch will complain it’s full when it shouldn’t be. Here’s how to fix both situat…

Jason Fitzpatrick Nov 22nd, 2022

How to Automatically Switch Apple Watch Faces

You can change your Apple Watch face automatically throughout the day based on time, location, or activity. Whether you want to display work-related apps while on the job or something more simple for when you want to switch o…

Tim Brookes Nov 5th, 2022

Apple Watch Walkie-Talkie Not Working? 6 Fixes to Try

Walkie-Talkie is an Apple Watch feature that allows you to chat with others without having to initiate a phone call. Unfortunately, the feature often doesn’t work as advertised. If you’re struggling with the Walkie-Talkie app…

Tim Brookes Oct 27th, 2022

10 Apple Watch Workout Tips You Need to Know

Want to make the most of your workouts? The Workout app on your Apple Watch can help. From setting and tracking workout goals to using a shortcut to quickly pause your exercise sessions, you’ll find plenty of Apple Watch work…

Tim Brookes Oct 27th, 2022

Apple Watch Won’t Unlock Your Mac? Try These Fixes

Your Apple Watch can automatically unlock your Mac and be used to approve authentication requests across the operating system. Unfortunately, the feature doesn’t always work as advertised. Here are some fixes to try if you’ve…

Tim Brookes Oct 26th, 2022

The Apple Watch Ultra Gets Its Long-Awaited Low-Power Mode

When the Apple Watch Ultra was announced, one of its headlining features was its amazing battery life, which was further improved thanks to the company’s new low-power mode. That feature, however, wasn’t present with the watc…

Arol Wright Oct 25th, 2022

12 Apple Watch Features You Should Be Using

Apple packs a ton of exciting and useful features into the Apple Watch. Whether you’re considering buying an Apple Watch or want to maximize the use of the one you already own, you’ll find some helpful tips and tricks here….

Tim Brookes Oct 20th, 2022

How to Use Waypoints and Backtrack on an Apple Watch

Find your way back to locations, retrace your footsteps, or set a bearing and follow it with Apple’s redesigned Compass app in watchOS 9. Here’s how waypoints and backtrack work and what you need to use these features….

Tim Brookes Oct 16th, 2022

How to Close an Apple Watch App

Need to close an Apple Watch app due to a freeze or buggy behavior? Closing apps on your watch isn’t straightforward—it all depends on how your watch is set up. This quick guide can help.

Tim Brookes Oct 12th, 2022

How to Control Your Apple Watch with Your iPhone

With the right Apple Watch, iPhone, and software combination, you can control your wearable using your smartphone. Apple added the Watch Mirroring feature under the umbrella of accessibility, but it’s a neat trick that anyone…

Tim Brookes Oct 8th, 2022

How to Find Your Parked Car with an iPhone or Apple Watch

Forgetting where you’re parked is no fun, especially in crowded parking lots that seem to go on forever. But, if you have an iPhone and your car has CarPlay or Bluetooth connectivity, you can easily find your vehicle. We’ll s…

Tim Brookes Oct 6th, 2022

How to Use Your Apple Watch’s Hidden Web Browser (and Why You Shouldn’t)

The Apple Watch might not feature Safari in its list of apps, but the browser is indeed there, just waiting to render web pages. While browsing your favorite websites from your wrist may seem convenient, some hurdles still ex…

Tim Brookes Oct 1st, 2022

How to Enable Low Power Mode on Apple Watch

There are several ways to squeeze out more battery life from your Apple Watch. But in case you needed one more, Apple introduced a new Low Power Mode in watchOS 9. Here’s what it does and how you can enable it….

Gaurav Shukla Sep 23rd, 2022

Your Apple Watch Can Now Download watchOS 9

The Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch SE 2022, and Apple Watch Ultra were all revealed last week. Thankfully, if you already have a (supported) Apple Watch, there’s a new software update rolling out with some of the new model…

Corbin Davenport Sep 12th, 2022

10 Reasons You Might Want an Apple Watch Ultra

The Apple Watch Ultra stole the show at Apple’s September 2022 iPhone event, introducing a new tier of wearable for adventurers, divers, and extreme sports fans. Even if you don’t need it, there are some compelling reasons yo…

Tim Brookes Sep 8th, 2022

The Apple Watch Ultra Is Ready for Extreme Sports

Apple held its latest hardware event today, where it announced a handful of new smartwatches. We have the Apple Watch Series 8, as well as a revision to the Apple Watch SE. But if you need something that can keep up with your…

Arol Wright Sep 7th, 2022

Apple Watch SE 2022 Gets Cheaper and Faster

Apple added an “SE” model to its Apple Watch lineup in 2020, and now it’s back with a new Apple Watch SE for 2022. The updated model includes some important improvements for a lower price.

Joe Fedewa Sep 7th, 2022

Apple Watch Series 8 Upgrades Sensors, Still Only $399

Apple’s event today was jam-packed with new products, including the iPhone 14 series, AirPods Pro 2022, and more. The company’s first announcement was the Apple Watch Series 8, which will arrive later in September….

Corbin Davenport Sep 7th, 2022

Do You Need a Fitness Tracker to Start Running?

One of the big things that stops people from getting started with running is gear. There are plenty of fancy gadgets for running out there, but what do you actually need? Is a fitness tracker essential for running?…

Joe Fedewa Aug 12th, 2022

How to Pair an Apple Watch

Pairing an Apple Watch should be a relatively simple affair, but things don’t always go to plan. Here’s how to pair, and what to do if things aren’t working as they should.

Tim Brookes Aug 11th, 2022

Your Apple Watch Is Great for Taking Quick Voice Memos

The Apple Watch does so much that it’s easy to forget about some of the most basic functionality. This includes using the in-built microphone to not only take calls but also record voice memos, right on your wrist….

Tim Brookes Aug 6th, 2022

8 Reasons Hikers and Walkers Should Get a Smartwatch

Smartwatches are useful and stylish wearable devices for everyday use, but they also have some additional benefits if you spend a lot of time climbing up mountains or on hiking trails.

Tim Brookes Aug 5th, 2022

How to Eject Water From Your Apple Watch

You don’t have to use your Apple Watch water lock whenever you take a dip, but there are plenty of good reasons to do so. One of which is the ability to eject any water still stuck in the Watch, preventing damage to the speak…

Tim Brookes Jul 16th, 2022

How to Use Water Lock on an Apple Watch

If you intend to get your Apple Watch wet or are a bit clumsy when it comes to accidental taps, you can use the water lock feature to prevent unwanted input and clear water out of the speakers when you’re done….

Tim Brookes Jul 13th, 2022

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