• CNET

    Apple Watch X: Biggest Changes I Want to See on Apple's Next Watch

    Commentary: A fresh design and smarter health insights could go a long way in breathing new life into Apple's smartwatch.

  • Apple Suggests Solution for 'Ghost Touch' Issue on Apple Watch Series 7 and Later

    The touch-related bug that was known to be impacting the Apple Watch Series 9 and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 also affects the Apple Watch Series 7, Series 8, and Ultra 1, Apple said in a memo shared with Apple Authorized Service Providers. Service providers have been told not to replace watches for the ghost touch problem, instead instructing customers to fix the issue through a force restart. A force restart can be initiated by simultaneously holding down the side button and the Digital Crown...

  • apple watch import ban reverse: Apple asks US appeals court to reverse Apple Watch import ban

    Apple urged a US appeals court on Friday to overturn a US trade tribunal's decision to ban imports of some Apple Watches in a patent dispute with medical-monitoring technology company Masimo. Apple told the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit that the US International Trade Commission's decision was based on a "series of substantively defective patent rulings," and that Masimo failed to show it had invested in making competing US products that would justify the order. Representatives...

  • How to change or remove the band on your Apple Watch

    A step-by-step guide to removing and changing the bands on your Apple Watch.

  • Teens Love iPhone and Apple Watch, But Not Apple Music and Apple TV+

    The iPhone continues to be overwhelmingly popular with teens, according to Piper Sandler's biannual teen survey. 85 percent of U.S. teens surveyed own an ‌iPhone‌, and 86 percent plan to purchase an ‌iPhone‌ as their next smartphone. While the ‌iPhone‌ is still the most popular smartphone among teens, ownership is down from the October 2023 survey where 87 percent of teens owned an ‌iPhone‌ and 88 percent planned to purchase one.Both the 85% iPhone ownership and 86% intention to purchase an...

  • 7 ways to check and improve heart health with Apple Watch

    Want to go further with your Apple Watch health features or revisit important metrics you haven’t tracked in a while? Follow along for a look at 7 valuable ways you can check and improve heart health with Apple Watch. more

  • Apple Watch Series 7 vs 9: Worth upgrading?

    Apple Watch Series 9 is the latest version of the world’s most popular wearable. Two years separate Series 7 and 9 and while there are a number of changes, there’s quite a bit that’s remained the same. Read along for Apple Watch Series 7 vs 9 as we look at everything new. more

    • ZDNet

    8 Apple Watch settings I changed to dramatically improve battery life

    I love my Apple Watch. It's with me wherever I go, whether that's to the gym for my (almost) daily workout or to the office so I can check my notifications at a glance. I like switching between the different watch faces, trying to find the right band to fit my style, and replying to messages with the surprisingly accurate QWERTY keyboard on my wrist. Occasionally, I'll even crack open an app to manage my to-do list or check the tides at Lakes Bay in Atlantic City.I do all these things on a...

  • Apple Watch Series 10 could use new display technology with this key benefit

    This year’s Apple Watch Series 10 could offer a notable improvement in battery life. A new supply chain report this week says that the Apple Watch Series 10 will use a new display technology that lowers power consumption and improves efficiency. In turn, this could improve battery life across the board. more

  • Apple makes a major change that makes it significantly cheaper and easier to repair broken iPhones

    Starting this autumn, 'select iPhone models' will be able to receive used components - such as a screen or a camera - from another iPhone.

  • Why watching and following Sunderland is going to change next season as major new TV agreement kicks in

    Following and watching Sunderland and the Championship is set to change significantly from next season, as a new five-year TV deal between the EFL and Sky Sports comes into place. So what’s actually changing and how will it impact Sunderland fans? Here we break down everything you need to know. Put simply, more games are going to be broadcast than ever before. The EFL has opted to keep in place the Saturday 3pm blackout, but there will be more second-tier games than ever move from that slot. As...

  • Watch: Video shows drivers using their mobile phones while driving in major South Yorkshire police operation

    Video released by South Yorkshire Police has shown how motorists were caught on their phones by hidden cameras in a police operation on Sheffield’s roads. Police have caught around 300 people already over driving offences, using a hidden camera concealed in an unmarked lorry cab designs to give police an optimal view inside drivers’ vehicles. Of those caught, 46 were making a call, 37 were texting, 11 emailing and six were scrolling social media. Get the latest headlines, straight to your inbox,...