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Touch ID might soon come to an Apple device you least expect

A patent application filed by Apple imagines putting a fingerprint sensor inside a smartwatch's power button, behind the digital crown, or beneath the screen.
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Leak of rugged Apple Watch teases massive display and battery upgrades

New details on Apple's rugged Apple Watch are here. It's tipped to have a huge display, better battery life, and a steep price.
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The wearable tech revolution won’t look like the Apple Watch

Smart ring maker Movano sees wearable tech entering a period of evolution, and we spoke to the firm's VP of Strategy to understand what's coming next.
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The Apple Watch Series 8 and SE 2 sound more boring than we thought

When the Apple Watch Series 8 arrives later this year, it may have a chipset that hasn't been updated in two years.
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This YouTube Apple Watch app is just as ridiculous as you’d expect

A new Apple Watch app called WatchTube will now let you watch your favorite YouTube videos on your wrist.
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The FDA just approved an Apple Watch app to track Parkinson’s disease

The Apple Watch is already one of the best health wearables on the market. Now, it's being turned into a tool for tracking Parkinson's.
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WatchOS 9 will make typing on your Apple Watch less terrible

The Apple Watch Series 7's cramped keyboard isn't suited for typing long texts. With QuickType arriving on WatchOS 9, word prediction will offer some relief.
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watchOS 9 is bringing big health and fitness updates to your Apple Watch

Apple has talked about watchOS 9, the next version of its software for the Apple Watch, at WWDC 2022. This is what you need to know about the announcement.
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Apple is dreaming up ways to put a camera on the Apple Watch

A patent application filed by Apple imagines a camera sensor fitted inside a smartwatch's rotating crown, or in the form of a detachable module on the strap.
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Apple’s digital driver’s license drives slowly into Maryland

After Arizona, Apple is bringing support for driver's licenses and IDs in the Wallet app to Maryland. Other states are expected to follow soon.
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Celebrate Pride month with these rainbow Apple Watch bands

Apple opens up its Pride month celebration with two Apple Watch bands and watch faces. The company is also launching a new shot on iPhone campaign for Pride.
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Apple Fitness+ makes Apple TV an even better buy

If you have an Apple Watch, you can get even more out of your Apple TV in terms of working out and getting fit.
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Apple previews new cutting-edge accessibility features

Apple has introduced new features for iPhone and Apple Watch that will better aid disabled users with navigation, communication, hearing, and more.
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How Samsung is addressing its biggest smartwatch concern

Rumors surrounding Samsung's upcoming smartwatches seem to indicate that the company is taking some steps forward toward improving the devices.
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Apple Watch’s exciting feature road map is stacked

Apple's next smartwatch might enable temperature sensing and is also slated to get new software tricks, but the ability to measure blood pressure is delayed.
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Nomad’s Base One Max is a reassuringly solid MagSafe charger

Nomad's new Base One Max MagSafe charger is seriously weighty so it stays where you put it, ready to charge up both your iPhone and your Apple Watch.
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How to add your driver’s license to Apple Wallet

Arizona now views Apple Wallet's ID feature as legitimate ID, so knowing how to set it up will be crucial as other states follow Arizona's lead.
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Live in Arizona? You can now use your iPhone as your ID

Arizona is the first state to recognize Apple's Wallet ID features as legitimate with more states to follow.
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Apple Watch Series 3 could be discontinued later this year

Apple Watch Series 3 could be discontinued by Apple soon as it might fail to meet the hardware requirements for the next Watch OS update.
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Apple spring event: Everything that didn’t get announced

Apple's March 8 event delivered new iPhones and iPads and the Mac Studio. Here are the products that did not get announced.
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What you can (and can’t) do on your Apple Watch without your iPhone

Learn what your Apple Watch can do without your iPhone present.
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How to build a fun and varied Apple Watch band collection

Building a collection of different bands for your Apple Watch is one of the best things you can do with it, as it becomes more personal and longer-lasting.
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Apple’s fall 2022 product lineup will be its biggest yet

Apple is planning to launch up to 14 new products in 2022, including iPhones and Apple Watch models, according to a Bloomberg report.
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There’s a SECRET SALE on Apple products at Amazon today

If you've had your eye on completing your device collection, today's your lucky day. There's a secret sale happening right now on Amazon with Apple products!
ECG on the Apple Watch Series 7.

6 weeks in, I see the value in committing to the Apple Watch Series 7

I've worn the Apple Watch Series 7 every day for the last six weeks, and am beginning to see the health-related value in committing to a smartwatch this way.
The Apple Watch's Fall Detection Feature.

How to set up fall detection on Apple Watch

Fall detection is tightly integrated with your iPhone, but you have to set it up properly for it to help you.
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Which Apple Watch should you buy on Cyber Monday 2021?

Which Apple Watch Cyber Monday deal should you claim? Here's us solving your question of which Apple Watch you should buy on Cyber Monday.
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Apple WatchOS 8: Here’s everything you need to know

Apple has confirmed all the details for WatchOS 8, the next version of the Apple Watch's operating system. Here's everything you need to know about it.
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Should you buy an Apple Watch Series 6 on Black Friday 2021?

With the Series 7 just releasing, should you buy the Series 6 this Black Friday? We examine this question.
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Should you buy an Apple Watch Series 7 on Black Friday 2021?

Looking for an Apple Watch Series 7 this Black Friday and hoping for a good deal? Here's what you need to know about buying the best smartwatch available.
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Apple WatchOS 6 tips and tricks

WatchOS 6 delivered some great new features and various health-related enhancements. We found the best tips and tricks to help you master your Apple Watch.

How to pair an Apple Watch with your iPhone

Are you new to the Apple Watch and unsure how to get started? This guide gives you the step-by-step on how to pair or unpair your Apple Watch with your iPhone.
The Apple Watch's Fall Detection Feature.

The iPhone could soon pick up a car crash detection feature that can dial 911

Apple wants to add a Pixel-like car crash detection feature to the iPhone and Apple Watch next year, according to a new report.
Apple Watch 6 fitness monitor.

Are smartwatches and fitness trackers making us more anxious?

Modern smartwatches and fitness trackers can capture more health data than ever before, but in some cases, that data might be doing more harm than good.