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Category: Apple Watch
A week of using Apple Watch’s Low Power Mode
I’m just back from a week of holidays, camping in a temperate rainforest a few hours away from home. With no cellular coverage and limited access to power, I had to find a way to keep my Apple Watch Ultra 1 and iPhone 15 Pro alive. Part of that was achieved with my trusted Mophie…
Apple is at a significant crossroad – which way will it turn?
The European Union’s recent regulatory ruling that opens the iPhone to greater competition, the legal issues that have hit the Apple Watch over its blood-oxygen measurement tech and the release of the Vision Pro have put Apple under pressure it’s not really seen for many years. The EU and the iPhone The EU passed the…
Apple pulls Series 9 and Ultra 2 Apple Watch from sale over patent breach
In October 2023, Apple lost a court case regarding a patent held by medical device company Masimo. Masimo alleged, and proved in court, that Apple’s blood oxygen sensor technology used its technology without permission. As a result, Apple says it will stop selling the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 in the…
Should you buy the Apple Watch Ultra 2?
Whenever Apple releases an update to a product, the question of whether it’s a worthwhile purchase crosses the mind of almost every Apple fan. As the owner of a first generation Apple Watch Ultra, the release of the updated model is a little tempting. Which makes me question who the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is…
All new Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Ultra 2 announced at Wonderlust event
Apple has announced two new Apple Watch models – the Series 9 and an updated Apple Watch Ultra. Boasting the new S9 chip, the new watches support a range of new features including the ability to use hand gestures for a touch-free experience. Processor The new S9 SiP allows you to use Siri even when…
The Apple Watch needs to lose its iPhone dependency
When the first iPhone was released, you needed a Mac to set it up and manage the device. But over time, Apple cut the umbilicus, enabling iPhone owners to get their device working faster and more easily. The time has come for Apple to do the same with the Apple Watch. The Apple Watch is…
Which Apple Watches will get watchOS 10?
Whenever Apple releases updates to one of its operating systems, there are some devices that get left behind. And that’s the case with watchOS 10. While your older Apple Watch won’t stop working, it won’t get any new features. But if you want to keep running the latest version of watchOS you’ll need to ensure…
watchOS 10 brings welcome UX changes to he Apple Watch
watchOS 10 is now in its second public beta release in anticipation of a full release in late September if everything follows the usual pattern. For the last few years, Apple has added new features such as ECG, cycle tracking, blood oxygen, temperature and, if you have an Apple Watch Ultra, diving tools and several…
WWDC 2023: What you need to know about watchOS 10
watchOS has been very focussed on health and well-being for most of its life. But with watchOS 10, Apple has started a push into business uses while broadening its health and well-being vision. New features and enhancements coming in watchOS 10 Cycling and hiking updates: Apple has enhanced the cycling and hiking apps. Cyclists get calorimetry…