watchOS 26.2 Enhances Sleep Tracking and Beta Access
Originally Published 2 months ago — by MacRumors
Apple released updates iOS 26.2 and watchOS 26.2 that include new sleep score ranges, enhancing sleep tracking features on their devices.
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Apple Releases Updates for watchOS 26.1 and tvOS 26 with New Features and Fixes
Originally Published 3 months ago — by 9to5Mac
Apple has released the second developer beta of watchOS 26.1, which may include new features or improvements, focusing on Apple Intelligence enhancements and compatibility updates, with potential bug fixes. The update is part of ongoing beta testing for upcoming software releases.
Apple Watch Series 3 and Ultra 3: Top Features and Comparisons
Originally Published 3 months ago — by 9to5Mac
Apple Watch's improved battery life now allows for longer usage, but installing software updates still requires the watch to be connected to a charger, a safety measure to prevent bricking the device during updates.
Top 26 Features to Explore in watchOS 26
Originally Published 3 months ago — by MacRumors
Apple has announced 26 new features to try in the upcoming watchOS 26 update, enhancing the functionality and user experience of Apple Watch devices.
Apple Announces September 15 Launch for watchOS 26 with Four New Watch Faces
Originally Published 4 months ago — by bgr.com
The article provides a hands-on review of four new watch faces introduced in watchOS 26 for Apple Watch, highlighting their features and design options.
Apple Announces Launch of watchOS 26 with New Features and Devices
Originally Published 4 months ago — by MacRumors
watchOS 26 introduces four new watch faces, enhancing customization options for Apple Watch users.
Google Launches and Removes Apple Watch Support for Key Apps
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Verge
Google has removed the Apple Watch version of its Keep note-taking app, leaving only iPhone and iPad versions, and reducing the number of Google apps available on watchOS to three. The app, introduced in 2019, was largely neglected and lacked updates, and its removal confirms reports that Google planned to deprecate it. Users will need to wait for a native Notes app from Apple in watchOS 26 this fall.
Google Launches and Removes Apple Watch Apps: Calendar Arrives, Keep Disappears
Originally Published 6 months ago — by 9to5Google
Google has removed the Apple Watch app for Google Keep in its latest update, citing the app's lack of recent updates and platform support, while continuing to support Keep on Wear OS and other platforms. The removal may impact users who relied on quick note access on their wrist, especially with upcoming watchOS updates adding a native Notes app.
Google Expands App Access to Apple Watch with Calendar and Maps
Originally Published 6 months ago — by MacRumors
Google has launched a dedicated Apple Watch app for Google Calendar, offering a simplified view of upcoming events and tasks, along with new watch face complications, enhancing calendar management on watchOS. The app displays a week's schedule with color-coded cards and provides quick access to event details, though event creation/editing remains on the iPhone app.
Apple Unveils watchOS 26 with AI Trainer and Major Updates at WWDC 2025
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Seeking Alpha
Apple announced updates at WWDC including watchOS 26 with an AI-powered personal trainer called Workout Buddy, along with new features for AirPods, Apple TV, and Vision Pro, emphasizing health and user experience enhancements.
Apple Launches watchOS 11.2 with New Features and Fixes
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BGR
Apple has released watchOS 11.2, introducing two new features for Apple Watch users: expanded map support for tidal conditions in China via the Tides app, and the ability to pause iPhone video recording through the Camera Remote app. This update follows the earlier watchOS 11.1, which added Apple Intelligence features like Focus Mode and notification summarization. Additionally, Apple Watch's sleep apnea detection feature, which uses an accelerometer to track breathing disturbances, is anticipated to expand to more regions pending local government approvals.
Apple Releases Beta 1 for visionOS, tvOS, and watchOS Updates
Originally Published 1 year ago — by 9to5Mac
Apple has released the first developer betas for visionOS 2.2, tvOS 18.2, and watchOS 11.2, offering a preview of new features expected to launch publicly in December. These updates are anticipated to include enhancements like Vision Pro's upgraded Mac Virtual Display feature and new screensavers for tvOS. The betas are available to users with a developer account, and more features are expected to be discovered as testing continues.
"watchOS 11: Enhancing Health and Fitness with New Features"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by DC Rainmaker
Apple's new Training Load and Vitals app for WatchOS, currently in beta, offers features for endurance athletes like effort rating and overnight vitals tracking. While the Training Load system allows for post-workout adjustments and better accounts for long, low-heart-rate activities, it has some quirks like not learning from past logs and not showing exact values. The Vitals app tracks overnight metrics but needs improvements in responsiveness to poor sleep. Overall, the features are promising but require tweaks before the final release.
"Resolving the Apple Watch 'Ghost Touch' Issue and Passcode Feature"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by 9to5Mac
Apple is investigating an ongoing "ghost touch" issue affecting Apple Watch Series 7, Series 8, and first-generation Ultra models, causing the devices to act as if the display is being tapped when it isn't. Despite advising service providers not to replace affected units, Apple suggests affected users restart their devices and stay updated on watchOS software updates. The problem has rendered some devices unusable, particularly on the passcode screen, and users are hoping for a prompt software fix from Apple.
"Resolving Apple Watch 'Ghost Touch' Issues: A Complete Guide"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MacRumors
Apple has acknowledged that the touch-related bug affecting the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 also impacts the Apple Watch Series 7, Series 8, and Ultra 1, and has instructed service providers not to replace watches for the "ghost touch" issue, but to instead advise customers to perform a force restart. The company has also asked service providers to ensure affected Apple Watches are running the latest version of watchOS, with a fix for the issue added in watchOS 10.4.