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How to Make Phone Calls From Apple Watch

Oct 15, 2020 - 1 Comment
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Making calls from your Apple Watch is a great feature that you may use from time to time. Sure, calling from your watch like Dick Tracey probably isn’t something that you’ll be doing too often, but it starts to make a lot more sense when paired like things like AirPods. But even if you’re doing … Read More

How to Use, Enable, and Disable Fall Detection on Apple Watch

Oct 4, 2020 - Leave a Comment
Apple Watch Fall Detection setting

The Apple Watch has a ton of features that are designed to keep you safe. One of those is the ability to call emergency services if you take a fall and are unable to get back up. We’re going to show you how to enable this useful – and important – feature, as well as … Read More

How to Enable Irregular Heart Rhythm Notifications (AFib) on Apple Watch

Sep 24, 2020 - Leave a Comment
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Your Apple Watch has features designed to make it easier than ever to keep tabs on the health of your heart. It’s constantly checking your heart rate and it can alert you if something is amiss. It can do something similar to monitor for an irregular rhythm, too. We’re going to show you how to … Read More

WatchOS 7 Released for Apple Watch

Sep 16, 2020 - 2 Comments

WatchOS 7 has been released for Apple Watch users. The final version is now available to all after a period of beta development. watchOS 7 features a variety of new features for Apple Watch, including new Apple Watch faces, a new sleep tracking app, hand washing detection and timer, family setup to manage multiple Apple … Read More

How to Mark Email as Read or Unread on Apple Watch

Aug 26, 2020 - Leave a Comment
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The Apple Watch is great at doing all kinds of things, but it really comes into its own when used as a triage device for all the inbound communications everyone receives. We all get way too much email, and being able to deal with it on the go without pulling out our iPhones can be … Read More

How to Install & Remove Apps on Apple Watch

Aug 22, 2020 - Leave a Comment

Ever wanted to install some new apps onto Apple Watch? Or perhaps you want to delete and remove apps from Apple Watch that you no longer want? While Apple Watch comes with many great default apps bundled with the device, you can also install and remove third party apps too. So, we’re going to show … Read More

How to Force Quit Apps on Apple Watch

Aug 17, 2020 - Leave a Comment
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Ever had an Apple Watch app freeze or become unresponsive? if so, you may wish to force quit the Apple Watch app.

How to Make FaceTime Calls from Apple Watch

Aug 13, 2020 - Leave a Comment
Apple Watches with FaceTime logo

Making FaceTime calls on your Apple Watch might not seem like something you would do, especially considering there’s no camera built into it (yet anyway). But FaceTime does more than video calls – it can make crystal clear audio calls over the internet, too. And your Apple Watch has a high quality speaker and a … Read More

How to Install watchOS 7 Public Beta on Apple Watch

Aug 11, 2020 - 3 Comments
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If you’re interested in trying out watchOS 7 public beta on an Apple Watch, you can now enroll compatible Apple Watch models in the watchOS public beta testing program. With watchOS 7, the Apple Watch gains a handful of new features, new workouts, hand washing detection, a sleep tracking app, and more.

How to Use Fall Detection on Your Apple Watch

Aug 10, 2020 - 4 Comments
Fall Detection

Fall Detection was a feature added to Apple Watch Series 4 and later that allows the watch to call emergency services if it believes the wearer has taken a tumble. It’s a wonderful feature that has already been shown to save lives and it’s absolutely one that you should consider enabling. We’re going to show … Read More

How to Update Apps on Apple Watch

Aug 5, 2020 - Leave a Comment
App Store settings

Your Apple Watch now has more apps available for it than ever. Those apps are receiving new updates all the time and it’s important to make sure you’re using the latest version available. You can either set your Apple Watch to automatically download new updates, or check for them manually yourself. We’re going to show … Read More

How to Change Which Email Accounts Are Available on Your Apple Watch

Jul 24, 2020 - 2 Comments
Email and Apple Watch header

The Apple Watch can be an amazing tool for all kinds of things, but keeping an eye on your email is one that is often overlooked. Fitness and health are understandably the main reasons many people buy Apple Watches today, but triaging notifications – and email in particular – can be a big deal when … Read More

How to Sync Music & Podcasts to Apple Watch from iPhone

Jul 23, 2020 - 3 Comments
Apple Watches with Podcasts and Music icons

Now that you have that shiny new Apple Watch strapped to your arm it’s probably time to get some of your favorite music and podcasts onto it. After all, what’s the point of having a miniature computer on your arm if you’re still going to carry your iPhone around with you? Spoiler: there’s no point. … Read More

How to Start & End a Swimming Workout on Apple Watch

Jul 22, 2020 - 2 Comments
Apple Watch workout

Your Apple Watch is a wonderful exercise companion and it can not only keep tabs on your workout but provide insights into your health as well. Apple Watch Series 2 and later can also be used to track swimming, just like running or other activities. But the way Workouts handles a swim is slightly different. … Read More

watchOS 7 Release Dates: Final Version, Beta, Public Beta

Jul 6, 2020 - Leave a Comment
watchOS 7 Release Date

Apple showcased what’s next for Apple Watches at their online WWDC 2020 event by announcing watchOS 7, but you might be curious about when exactly Apple is going to release the upcoming Apple Watch software update. From handwash detection to tracking dance moves, there’s plenty of reasons to be excited about the upcoming watchOS 7 … Read More

WatchOS 7 Compatibility – Which Apple Watch Models Support watchOS 7?

Jul 4, 2020 - 1 Comment
WatchOS 7 Compatibility List

WatchOS 7 is set to debut in the fall, bringing new features and refinements to the Apple Watch experience. However, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that not all Apple Watch models will be compatible with the upcoming version of watchOS 7, since the hardware needs to meet certain requirements to be able to run … Read More

How to Start, Pause, & Stop Workouts on Apple Watch

Jul 3, 2020 - 2 Comments

If you say the words “Apple Watch” to someone the first thing they are most likely to think about is health and fitness. Apple has spent the last few years making the Apple Watch synonymous with working out and staying healthy. So if you’re a new Apple Watch owner you’re quite likely looking to work … Read More

How to Install WatchOS 7 Developer Beta on Apple Watch

Jun 26, 2020 - Leave a Comment
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Apple Watch users may be interested in trying out watchOS 7 beta, complete with new watch faces, hand-washing detection, improved workout tracking and sleep tracking, and more. Like all Apple developer betas, watchOS 7 beta is available to registered developers for testing, writing software, and other development purposes. If you’re a registered developer and are … Read More

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