Apple Watch has made significant advancements in glucose monitoring, including FDA-approved integration with existing CGMs like Dexcom G7, which now connects directly without a phone, and ongoing development of non-invasive glucose sensors using optical technology. While immediate benefits are available for current CGM users, Apple's long-term goal is to create a non-invasive, wrist-worn device that could revolutionize metabolic health monitoring and disease prevention. Despite technical and regulatory challenges, these innovations suggest a transformative future for health tech.
Apple Fitness+ offers a variety of guided video workouts for all levels, and there are multiple ways to access it for free, including through Apple One bundles, family sharing, or with new device purchases, making it an accessible fitness option for many users.
The article highlights five highly-rated free Apple Watch apps that enhance the device's functionality, including CARROT Weather for detailed weather updates, Athlytic for fitness tracking, Moovit for public transit navigation, Water Tracker for hydration, and Grocery for shopping lists, all of which offer optional premium features but are fully functional in their free versions.
The article highlights seven top third-party apps for Apple Watch that enhance its functionality beyond built-in features, including fitness tracking with Strava and Nike Run Club, outdoor navigation with AllTrails, mindfulness with Calm, music with Spotify, and navigation with Google Maps, offering users a versatile smartwatch experience.
Apple Watch significantly helps users maintain their New Year's fitness resolutions, with data showing over 60% of users increased their exercise in January and many sustained these levels into March, surpassing the typical drop-off around Quitter's Day.
Apple promotes its latest Apple Watch models and Fitness+ service to help users stay active and healthy in the new year, featuring new workout programs, enhanced health features, and integration with third-party apps, supported by recent research showing sustained exercise habits among users.
A YouTube creator in China built a near-identical Apple Watch from scratch in a week, collaborating with a team to reverse-engineer and assemble the hardware, then refining it at home, demonstrating a potential pathway for future custom tech modifications.
The article reviews the top Apple Watch face apps, highlighting Clockology for its customization and sharing features, Facer for its extensive licensed options, Buddywatch for personalized suggestions, MobyFox for pop culture themes, and Watch Faces Gallery for its vast collection, helping users personalize their devices with ease.
Bevel, an app that transforms the Apple Watch into a Whoop-style fitness tracker, is now offering nearly all of its features for free, except for its AI-powered Bevel Intelligence, which remains subscription-based. The update makes the app more accessible, with plans for additional features and potential price increases in 2026, though current subscribers will retain their current rates. Bevel consolidates health data from various sources to provide insights on recovery, habits, and more, making it a valuable tool for Apple Watch users.
The article discusses whether investing in a cellular-enabled Apple Watch is worth it, highlighting its benefits for independence from iPhone, emergency features, and family use, while also considering costs and usage scenarios. It suggests that for many users, the added convenience and safety features justify the higher price, especially for those who want to leave their iPhone behind or monitor children remotely.
Apple Watch prices are dropping significantly with early Cyber Monday deals, including discounts on various models like the SE 3, Series 11, Ultra 2, and Ultra 3, across retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart, making it a great time to buy.
Black Friday deals are live, offering significant discounts on Apple products including MacBooks, AirPods, Apple Watch, and accessories like AirTags, with notable savings such as the MacBook Air for $749 and AirTags for $64 at Amazon.
Samsung has announced an update that enables Siri to trigger SmartThings routines, enhancing interoperability between Galaxy and Apple devices, including support for Apple Watch and expanded iOS Live Activities, making smart home automation more seamless across platforms.
Early Black Friday deals on Apple products are available mainly on Amazon, featuring significant discounts on items like MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Apple Watch, iPad, AirTags, and accessories, with some prices at or near record lows. These deals include up to $249 off on MacBook Air, $99 off on Apple Watch Ultra 3, and discounts on the new M5 iPad Pro, among others, with potential for even better deals later in the month.
