WatchOS 9 rolled out on September 12, and we're very excited about the launch! Find out which Apple Watches are compatible with the latest version of watchOS, and which watchOS features are available now and which will be delayed.
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How to Use Apple Watch Raise to Speak for Siri (watchOS 10)
By Hallei Halter
Here's how to turn on and use raise to talk, or Raise to Speak, for Siri voice commands on your Apple Watch. What does Raise to Speak mean on Apple Watch? The Siri Raise to Speak feature lets you give voice commands to your Apple Watch, just like Siri for iPhone!
How to Set Up Fall Detection on Apple Watch (watchOS 10)
By Hallei Halter
If you take a spill while wearing your Apple Watch, the hard fall Apple Watch detection feature will automatically send alerts to emergency services and will alert your emergency contacts. But which Apple Watch has fall detection available? In this article, I will tell you which models have this feature available and teach you how to enable it.
Fixed: Make Apple Watch Vibrate for Texts & Calls
By Olena Kagui
When your sound is off, Apple Watch vibrations or haptics can make sure you stay on top of texts and calls without disturbing anyone in your vicinity. If you experience your Apple Watch not getting notifications via vibration, we can help!
How to Flip Apple Watch Face
By Conner Carey
By default, the Digital Crown on the Apple Watch is on the right side like a traditional watch. But did you know you can flip your Apple Watch face around so that the Digital Crown is on the left of the watch? I did this when I first bought the device because I’m left-handed, and I wear my watch on my right wrist. Here's how to flip Apple Watch face.
7 Ways to Live Longer Using Your iPhone
By Ashleigh Page
Your iPhone can help with far more than communication and entertainment. We all know the downsides of too much screen time, and to help, Apple’s health and wellness updates have focused on helping you build better habits and track your mental, emotional, and physical health. Let’s cover some simple ways to track your fitness and nutrition goals, monitor health symptoms, get better sleep, reduce stress, and make use of your iPhone’s emergency features.
How to Turn Off Apple Watch’s Nightstand Mode
By Rhett Intriago
You may have noticed that when you put your Apple Watch on its charger, it displays a large digital clock. This is nightstand mode, and it’s meant to make it easy for you to check the time in the middle of the night.
How Low Power Mode Works on Apple Watch (watchOS 9)
By Rhett Intriago
The Apple Watch has had a Power Reserve Mode for a while now, but the latest version of watchOS replaced it with a Low Power Mode that works more effectively. This feature allows you to continue using your watch while turning off nonessential functions to save as much battery as possible. We’ll go over how this mode works, how it differs from Power Reserve, and how to switch it on and off.
How to Turn Low Power Mode Off & On in watchOS 9 on Apple Watch
By Rachel Needell
Low Power mode, a new feature released for the Apple Watch in watchOS 9, reduces the amount of power that your Apple Watch uses so that you can save battery life. Apple released Low Power Mode as a long-awaited replacement for the Apple Watch's previous battery-saving mode, Power Reserve. Power Reserve would lock your Apple Watch after a certain battery percentage, allowing you to only see the time unless you restarted the watch. Low Power mode preserves your Apple Watch battery while still allowing you to use many of the watch's features. Low Power mode works well, but it does disable some of your Apple Watch's advanced features in order to save your battery. Turning the feature on and off is actually pretty simple. We'll walk you through it below.
How to Change Calorie Goal on Apple Watch (Red Move Ring)
By Olena Kagui
Your Apple Watch calorie counter is a powerful fitness tool if you know how to use it right. Your Apple Watch comes with preset Stand and Exercise goals, but the Move goal needs to be set up based on individual needs. Although your watch may suggest changing your Apple Watch Move goal automatically, you can also adjust it manually.
WatchOS 9: Zeroing In on the Apple Watch’s Health & Fitness Capabilities
By Rachel Needell
Apple unveiled its new smartwatch operating system, watchOS 9, during the WWDC 2022 keynote address. These updates focus on perfecting the Apple Watch as a fitness device. While we did get some additional watch faces and updates to banner notifications, Apple’s focus with watchOS 9 is clearly on health tracking and fitness.
Why You Should Wait for Apple Watch Series 8
By Donna Schill
The Apple Watch Series 7 isn’t the upgrade I’d been hoping for, but I bought it anyway. Let me explain. In spring of 2021, as Apple rumors began picking up, we saw renders of a completely redesigned smartwatch. It was going to have sleek flat edges reminiscent of the latest iPhones and iPads. It would house a blood glucose monitor, and, by some accounts, a sensor that measured stress levels. This was going to be a massive upgrade. But as September drew near, the forecast changed. Apple analysts broke it to us that we’d have to wait a whole year to see any of these upgrades!
The Best Way to Fix Unlock with Apple Watch Not Working
By Olena Kagui
If your Apple Watch won't unlock your iPhone anymore, you are not the only one. Many iPhone 13 users have experienced this issue, which Apple has since addressed and fixed. There are also a few other surefire ways to quickly resolve Apple Watch not syncing with iPhone or other problems that may be causing this. Let's get started!
How to Use New Apple Watch Exercise: Time to Run
By Olena Kagui
Apple Fitness Plus subscribers may have already noticed new workouts available in Workout, the Apple Watch exercise app. In addition to adding new episodes of Time to Walk, where you can listen to celebrities talk while you go on a walk, you can pick up the pace with Time to Run. Here’s how to try it!
How to Compete with Friends on Apple Watch
By Olena Kagui
Monthly Apple Watch Challenges are automatically created based on your level of activity, while Limited Edition Challenges are available for holidays and special events. A great way to earn badges in the Apple Fitness app is via Competitions that let you compete with, encourage, and even smack talk with your friends and family!
Fitbit vs. Apple Watch: The Ultimate Guide
By Olena Kagui
Today there are three models of the Apple Watch for sale and even more Fitbit options. When picking the right device, there are many factors to consider. For example, do you want a smart watch, calorie tracker, or health-monitoring device? Then there's price, battery life, compatibility, and so much more to consider next! Let me help you figure out if an Apple Watch or Fitbit is right for you and which model is best.
How to Connect Apple Watch to Peloton
By Elisabeth Garry
Connecting your Apple Watch to your Peloton Bike+ is easy since the Bike+ comes equipped with Apple GymKit already on board. In this article, we'll go over how to connect your Apple Watch to your Peloton Bike+ and what benefits you can expect.
How to Fast Charge Apple Watch Series 7
By Olena Kagui
Can you fast charge an Apple Watch? Yes! But only if you have the Apple Watch Series 7 and the USB-C quick charge cable. The Series 7 is a powerful device with many exciting features, including the ability to rapid charge. The faster charging allows the Apple Watch to charge up to 80 percent in just 45 minutes. This means that you can get enough juice to track your sleep in just eight minutes! Here’s how to do it.
The Apple Watch Series 7 is here, and it looks a bit different. The redesign gives the newest Apple Watch a softer shape with more rounded corners and a larger, brighter display. The other more prominent changes include new and improved fitness features, a full keyboard, faster charging, a higher dust resistance, new colors, and more! Let's dive into every Apple Watch feature covered in the September 14 Apple announcement, including when you can get the new Apple Watch and the Apple Watch Series 7 price.
watchOS 8 Update: New Apple Watch Features & Release Date
By Erin MacPherson
Apple announced during the "California Streaming" event on September 14 that Apple Watch users have a host of new features to look forward to when they update to watchOS 8 on September 20. Learn when to expect the update to be available for your device, plus which new Apple Watch features you'll notice right away, and which may be delayed!