Quickly Silence Notifications with Wrist Flick (watchOS 26)
By Olena Kagui
Apple Watch Series 5
Apple Watch Band Sizes Explained: 5 Steps to a Perfect Fit
By Olena Kagui
Each Apple Watch, except the Ultra, comes with a simple Sport Band, which can be made to fit any wrist size. However, the world of Apple Watch bands is as diverse as the people who wear them, and if you're looking for a Solo Loop or another band that's not adjustable, you'll need to know how to use the Apple Watch band size chart and other metrics to find the right fit.
How to Customize Apple Watch Face in Four Ways
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Learn four ways to personalize and optimize your Apple Watch watch face!
25 Best Apple Watch Complications of 2025
By Olena Kagui
Apple Watch complications are interactive icons that display information from apps on your watch face. Although you can't get third-party Apple Watch faces, you can download third-party complications. Discover Apple Watch motivational quotes, navigation apps, and other exciting complications!
Apple Watch Sleep Tracking 101: Rest Better with Your Watch
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Is a lack of sleep hurting your health? If, like me, you are among the one in three adults in America who don’t get enough sleep (according to the CDC), then you’re at risk for a whole host of health problems, such as heart disease and high blood pressure. Fortunately, Apple makes it really easy to track your sleep with the Apple Watch. You can then use what you learn to make the lifestyle changes necessary to improve your sleep.
Are You an Apple Watch Expert? Mini Apple Watch Trivia
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Quiz yourself on your chronological knowledge! Scroll down to the bottom to check your answers.
How to Reduce Apple Watch Notifications
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
The Best Apple Watch Workout & Fitness Tips
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
While the Apple Watch has extensive capabilities, to many it is first and foremost a fitness tracker. But did you know it can do so much more than display a few stats for your lunchtime walk? Here are 10 of the best tips to help you get the most out of your Workout and Fitness apps.
How to Join a Challenge in the Challenges App
By Olena Kagui
The Challenges app is a free platform for joining fitness challenges. It syncs with your Apple Watch and lets you join challenges, create your own, and invite iPhone and Android users to participate. iPhone Life has a monthly challenge for Apple Watch enthusiasts who subscribe to the bi-weekly On the Watch newsletter.
The Fastest Way to Start Tracking Activity on Apple Watch
By Rhett Intriago
Starting a workout is easy on the Apple Watch. All you need to do is open the Workout app and choose the type of workout you’d like to do. But did you know there’s an even faster way? You can start workouts with just your voice. Here’s how.
Smart Workout Gear for 2025: Exercise Smarter, Not Harder
By David Averbach
As a new father, staying healthy is more important (and harder) than ever. I no longer have the time or energy to hit the gym every day, so instead, I need to find solutions to stay in shape from home. Thankfully, the smart health gear space has exploded with options to lose weight and get healthy. If you’re looking for solutions for staying active from home, this roundup is for you!
How to Start a Workout on Apple Watch
By Rhett Intriago
The Apple Watch Workout app can do more than you realize. Not only can you use it to simply start a workout of your choice, you can also set custom goals like time, distance, or calories burned. I’ll teach you how to start a workout on Apple Watch and customize it.
Is Apple Watch with Cellular Worth It? We Have the Answer
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
For those newly entering the Apple Watch world, the question of whether to get an Apple Watch with cellular or GPS only can seem like a big one. Luckily, this decision comes down to two basic considerations: whether you'll use the cellular features and if you are willing to pay more for it. We'll cover the ins and outs of each to help you decide between Apple Watch GPS-only and GPS + cellular models.
How to Add Complications to Apple Watch Face
By Cullen Thomas
Did you know you can add complications to your Apple Watch face and access your favorite apps with a single tap? If you use an app regularly, a shortcut on your watch screen may come in handy. Here's how to change your Apple Watch complications to include a shortcut to an app on your watch face. We'll use the Workout app as an example.
How to Pause & Unpause Workout on Apple Watch
By Rachel Needell
If you need to take a break during your workout without stopping it or interfering with any readings, you should pause it! There are several ways to manually pause your workout and we’ll cover exactly how to do it. Once paused, we’ll teach you how to resume the workout again.
How to Do ECG on Apple Watch: Set Up & Readings
By Hallei Halter
The ECG Apple Watch feature can be used to read your heart's rhythm and detect any irregularities that might indicate atrial fibrillation (AFib) while letting you take note of any additional symptoms you want to record. To use the ECG app, your Apple Watch Series 4 with watchOS 5.1.2 or later needs to be paired with iPhone 5s or later with iOS 12.1.1 or later.
Is Apple Watch Screen Repair Worth It?
By Leanne Hays
Well, you accidentally broke your Apple Watch screen. Should you replace the screen on your Apple Watch or purchase a new one? Here are all the factors to consider when deciding whether to replace just your screen, or the whole Apple Watch.
Can I Swim with My Apple Watch? Swim Tracking 101
By Olena Kagui
Are Apple Watches waterproof? No, but most are water-resistant! Apple Watch Series 2 and newer models can be used to track your swimming workouts in chlorinated pools and salty oceans. There's even a Water Lock feature that helps expel water from your watch's speakers. I'll teach you everything you need to know about swimming with your Apple Watch.
Should You Replace Your Apple Watch Battery? How To Know!
By Leanne Hays
Your Apple Watch battery won't charge all the way anymore, and you're having to charge more and more often. Should you replace the battery in your Apple Watch, or just buy a new one? Here's what to consider, and how to decide whether to replace your battery, or the whole Apple Watch.
How to Fix Walkie-Talkie Apple Watch Not Working
By Rhett Intriago
If you're like me, you love using the Apple Watch Walkie-Talkie feature to stay in contact with friends. But it’s a lot less fun when your Apple Watch Walkie-Talkie isn't working and you have difficulty reaching your companions. That’s why I've compiled a list of easy and effective solutions that I’ve used successfully in the past to help if your Walkie-Talkie app is not working.
