Apple Watch owners, who have a model released over the last five years will be able to update their device to watchOS 26 Here’s the official list of Apple Watch models that support watchOS 26. If your Apple Watch isn’t in this list, it’s seen its last major update. Anthony CaruanaAnthony is the founder of…
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WWDC 2025 brings a software refresh for Apple Watch
Apple previewed watchOS 26 at off WWDC 2025. It also gets the same LiquidGlass treatment as all the other new software Apple revealed with the Workout app featuring a new layout, a smart Workout Buddy, and music to listen to based on a user’s tastes and the workout type. A bunch of new and enhanced…
WWDC25 is coming – should you upgrade to the newest software?
Each year, Apple releases updates to its core operating platforms. Next week, as part of WWDC25, we’ll get our first look at new versions of macOS, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS. All will get the same version number, 26, with some very significant changes to the look and feel of the applications expected. Along…
Apple to end version numbering confusion with iOS 26
Apple is poised to change the way it numbers its software versions. At WWDC25, Apple will show off iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26 and visionOS 26.
Apple release iOS 18.3.1, iPadOS 18.3.1 and macOS 15.3.1
Apple has let fly with a slew of system updates for its major operating platforms. watchOS also gets a minor refresh with version 11.3.1 and visionOS isn’t left out. iOS 17, macOS 14, and macOS 13 all get a minor update as well. Apple has provided its usual, less-than-detailed description of what’s been fixed saying…
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…
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…
Apple releases updates to iOS 16, iPadOS 16 and watchOS 9
Apple has released iOS 16.6.1, iPadOS 16.6.1, and watchOS 9.6.2. These are updates that fix some minor bugs. The severity of one of the faults is quite significant. The ImageIO bug described below has been exploited in the wild and can be used to install malicious software on an iPhone. Found by The Citizen Lab at The University of Torontoʼs…
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…