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News
The next Apple Watch Ultra might arrive sooner than we thought
The expectation that the premium model would be updated less frequently may have been mistaken.
Opinion
How the widget revolution will transform our screens
From the Apple Watch to the Mac, Apple is finally embracing widgets—and it's going to be great.
News Analysis
Best Buyu2019s Apple Watch Ultra plan is a peek at Appleu2019s hardware sub
You can get an Apple Watch Ultra for $623.52 if you keep it for three years.
How-To
How to install the watchOS beta
You can get the watchOS 10 developer beta right now! Here's how to install it – although we don't think you should.
News
Apple rethinks the Apple Watch with watchOS 10 update
Fundamental shift away from apps and towards widgets and bite-sized information.
Stay Foolish
Wearables will be the thing to watch at WWDC
The new AR headset will get all the attention but don't overlook watchOS 10.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: WWDC23 preview
The biggest Apple event of the year is a few days away! In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, weu2019re going to preview whatu2019s in store at WWDC!
Different Think
Apple is finally ready to admit the Apple Watch is all wrong
Eight years on from the device's debut, the way we control our Apple Watches is about to change. And not a moment too soon.
Updated
Apple celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride with colorful Apple Watch, iPhone downloads
There's also a new Apple Watch band decorated with colorful sprinkles.
News
The watchOS 9.5 update might turn your Apple Watch screen green
Apple last week released the watchOS 9.5 update, and while it has bug fixes and new features, it also seems to make the watch display turn green for some users.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: The changing face of watchOS
Reports say that it's time for major changes with watchOS 10. We talk about the new face of the Apple Watch in this episode of the Macworld Podcast.
News
The Apple Watch Series 9 might bring a serious bump in battery life
Apple's new watch will reportedly have its first new processor in years.
News
Apple increases the trade-in values for some iPhones, iPads, Macs
Apple really wants your old iPhone–as long as it's not that old.
Deal
This refurb Apple Watch Ultra with a one-year warranty is $179 off
An eBay Refurbished seller is selling an Apple Watch Ultra in 'excellent' condition for $620.
News
Apple's watchOS 10 overhaul to spotlight widgets instead of apps
Bloomberg reports that 'fundamental changes; are coming to the next Apple Watch update.
News
Apple Watch to sync with multiple devices, including Macs and iPads, report claims
Leaker says major shake-up could happen as soon as this year.
Feature
Apple Watch Ultra vs Series 8: Take it to the next level
The Apple Watch Ultra and the Series 8 have a lot of the same features, but then the Ultra takes it to the next level.
News
Take a look at the upcoming special-edition Apple Watch before it arrives
Celebratory Pride watch band and face seem to mirror 'sprinkles' theme of Apple Pay Later artwork.
News
watchOS 10u2019s new interface is revealed in latest leak
The new update will reportedly change things in a major way.
News
watchOS 10 will outshine the Apple Watch Series 9
Report claims the next watchOS update will have major changes, including an 'updated interface.'
News
As WWDC approaches, Apple is making it easier to test macOS and watchOS betas
Apple is streamlining the beta installation process for its family of devices.
Deal
The Apple Watch SE with an S8 chip and Crash Detection is cheaper than ever
Save $30 on all sizes and colors with all-time-low pricing.
News
Some Apple services are about to stop working on older Macs and iPhones
Users who don't update or upgrade by May risk losing access to everything but iCloud, a new report claims.
News
watchOS 10 could be the star of WWDC with 'notable' UI changes on the way
Apple is reportedly planning ‘notable changes to the user interface.’
Stay Foolish
Small updates can make a big splash at WWDC 2023
Headset or no, Apple will still have plenty to show off on June 5.
More Color
The Action button is perfect for the iPhone 15
The mute switch might actually become useful.
News
This Apple Watch AI app may be more fun than Siri
The Petey app will answer your questions, and can be set as a complication.
Deal
The Apple Watch Series 8, SE, and Ultra are all down to their lowest prices ever
Get the 41mm model for $329 and the 45mm for $359. And save $70 on the Apple Watch Ultra as well.
News
Secret Apple Watch team hails breakthrough in prick-less glucose monitoring
A new report reveals that the secretive project has been in the works for over a decade.
News
The Apple Watch Ultra is again rumored to get a next-gen microLED display
The 2nd generation of Apple’s biggest watch could tip the scales at 50mm.
News
Apple acknowledges faulty crash detection affecting skiers
Says it's "getting feedback" from 911 call centers, after iPhones and Apple Watches report non-existent accidents, but declines to say how it will fix the issue.
How-To
How to turn off Crash Detection on the iPhone and Apple Watch
If you go on a roller coaster, or fall over skiing, your Apple Watch or iPhone might contact emergency services. Here's how to stop your iPhone or Watch dialling 911.
Rumor Reality Check
MicroLED, OLED MacBooks, touchscreen Macs…are the rumors true this time?
Rumors of Apple shifting to new display technologies are nothing new. Is it different this time?
News
Apple is poised to finally switch to superior microLED displays in 2024
Thinner, brighter, sharper, and more power-efficient MicroLED screens will arrive first on Apple Watch in 2024, with the iPhone to follow later.
News
Biggest ever Apple Watch expected in 2024
With a 2.1-inch OLED screen, it will comfortably surpass the current Apple Watch Ultra.
News
'Very promising' study shows how the Apple Watch can monitor stress
Researchers use the ECG sensor to monitor stress levels with 'high specificity.'
News
This shameless Apple Watch Ultra clone is just begging for a lawsuit
Everything’s ripped off, right down to the orange button.
Feature
Got a new Apple Watch? Do these 8 things first
You're going to love the Apple Watch, but start with these essential steps.
Macworld Podcast
The best and worst Apple moments of 2022
2022 was a year filled with plenty of moments from Appleu2014some were fantastic, while others were, well, meh. On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about the moments from Apple that struck a chord.
News
The newest Apple Watches have better battery life than we thought
Among the new features of the Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch Ultra, and Apple Watch SE 2 is a major change in how GPS functions.
Deal
Three incredible Apple deals you can still get in time for Christmas
AirPods Pro, Apple Watch Ultra, and the 2nd gen Apple Pencil are all on sale and will ship immediately.
Macworld Podcast
What to expect in 2023: AR/VR headset, Mac Pro, USB-C iPhones and more
2023 for Apple promises to be a big year. Will the Mac Pro offer big performance? Will we see a super-sized iPad Pro? And how much bigger are the iPhone prices going to get? Itu2019s our look ahead at what we expect to see from Apple in 2023, on the Macworld Podcast!
News
Microsoft is dropping support for Authenticator on Apple Watch
Another Apple Watch app bites the dust.
Macworld Podcast
Apple 2022 year in review
In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, weu2019ll go over some of the highlights and lowlights for Apple in 2022. Itu2019s the year in review.
Best Deals
Should I buy a refurbished Apple Watch?
Here's everything you need to know about buying a renewed or refurbished Apple Watch, plus the best refurbished Apple Watch deals of winter 2022/2023.
News
Apple Watch Ultra users can now get the Oceanic+ app for deep-sea diving
Your durable new Apple Watch is now ready to be your dive buddy.
Deal
The best Apple Watch deal isn't on a new model–but you won't know the difference
Get the original Apple Watch SE for $149 or $179 at Walmart.
Reviews
Apple Watch SE vs SE 2
There's not much different with Apple's new entry level watch, but it's cheaper than ever.
Deal
Early Black Friday sale slashes the newest Apple Watches down to all-time lows
Take $50 off the Series 8 and $70 off the Ultra at Amazon.
Reviews