This article was inspired by a thread in our Facebook group, where several people were experiencing the same annoying issue with their Apple Watches; a zoomed-in display that could only be minimized by restarting the watch. If your Apple Watch keeps zooming in, this post will teach you how to fix it for good.
Customizing the apps in your Apple Watch Dock puts all the information and functionality you need at your fingertips. To get started, you'll need to open the Watch app on your phone and select the My Watch tab to edit the apps that appear in your Apple Watch Dock. Here's everything you need to know to customize your Apple Watch Dock!
By Olena Kagui
Your Apple Watch's Dock is a list of apps that you can quickly access by clicking the side button without having to navigate the full apps list on your watch. You can set your Apple Watch Dock to display recently used apps or to list your favorite apps, based on your preference! We'll show you how to customize which apps you see in the Apple Watch Dock.
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!
Can you text on Apple Watch? Yes! But sometimes, there may be an issue preventing you from being able to send, receive, and read text messages. Connectivity issues, software bugs, and a syncing error between your Apple Watch and iPhone can all be culprits, but they are easy to troubleshoot.
By Rachel Needell
We probably won’t see Apple’s next smartwatch appearing on the market until later in 2022, and we suspect we’ll receive it alongside the iPhone 14. But as we wait, rumors abound about what the next Apple Watch will look like and what features it will and won’t have. Here’s all the rumors we’ve heard thus far.
By Rhett Intriago
The Walkie-Talkie app on your Apple Watch can be a fun way to chat with loved ones or as a practical feature to quickly send messages back and forth. (I highly recommend using the Walkie-Talkie app whenever you're trying to find someone in a crowd.) Whatever your purpose for using this app, we'll cover how to set up Walkie-Talkie on your Apple Watch.
By Erin MacPherson
It's a flashlight attached to your wrist. Handy, right? With a brightness level that can help guide you even when your iPhone isn't around, the flashlight on the Apple Watch is easy to access and adjust once you know where it's located. We'll show you how to find the Apple Watch flashlight, how to turn it on and off, and how to adjust it for different situations.
By Erin MacPherson
Tired of seeing notifications on your iPhone, Apple Watch, or iPad when you've intentionally left a device at home? Me too. Notify When Left Behind is meant to be handy, but it can be annoying when you don't want to see so many alerts. I'll show you how to disable Notify When Left Behind alerts and turn them back on when you need them.
By Conner Carey
It's easy to pair an Apple Watch with your iPhone—nearly as simple as connecting any other Bluetooth-enabled device. But what if you’ve bought a new phone? We'll cover the steps to unpair your Apple Watch from your original device and how to connect your Apple Watch to a new phone.
By Leanne Hays
Apple just announced that WWDC 2022 is happening June 6 through 10. This means we'll soon hear what watchOS 9 features are coming to your Apple Watch this fall! Here are all the watch OS rumors about the release date, compatibility, and the features we'd like to see.
By Rachel Needell
When your Apple Watch’s battery is running low, the Apple Watch Power Reserve setting works to preserve your remaining battery life. However, this feature disables access to everything except viewing the time. That includes being able to see your custom watch face or access apps and stopping all communication between the Apple Watch and the iPhone it's paired with. But how do you turn this feature off? We’ll walk you through it below.
The watchOS 8 update brings more independence to the Apple Watch. One exciting new feature is the ability to find your AirTags using just your watch. The update separates the Find My app into three specialized apps: Find Devices, Find Items, and Find People. I will walk you through the step-by-step process.
Previously, if your Apple Watch firmware ever became corrupted, restoring an Apple Watch from a backup used to require a visit to the Apple store. The new software updates make it possible to restore Apple Watch firmware directly from an iPhone! We’ll teach you when to restore your Apple Watch and how to do it from your iPhone!
By Conner Carey
Users have complained about Apple Watch's battery life since its initial release, and those complaints are not unwarranted. The new Apple Watch 7, for example, rates about the same expected battery life as the Apple Watch 6 and the Apple Watch 3, and none of them can go more than about a day without being charged. While we'd have loved to see some improvements on battery life with the release of the Apple Watch 7, we're at least excited that there are ways to improve the battery life on the Apple Watch, and most of the improvements won't cause too much disruption to your daily use of the gadget. We've put together a set of tips for those who want to optimize their Apple Watch battery life, and we've also included guidance on how to properly charge your Apple Watch to preserve its battery lifespan in the long run.
By Conner Carey
What is emergency SOS on your Apple Watch? It is a quick way to alert authorities in case of an emergency. It can even be set up automatically to go off if you have experienced a fall. If you set up your Medical ID, it can also help alert your emergency contact. learn how to use it to add an extra layer of safety to your Apple Watch!
By Leanne Hays
The Apple Watch is an ideal purchase for on-the-go people who need an ultra portable device that can offer both functionality and durability. Many of the iPhone's best loved features are included in the Apple Watch, including fitness tracking and health monitoring, the ability to play music, and of course text messaging and calling. The Apple Watch also accommodates health apps with safety features designed to notify wearers of medical concerns and offer help to contact emergency services if needed. These features have been credited with everything from alerting Apple Watch owners to life-threatening health crises to enabling the Coast Guard rescue of an Apple Watch user stranded off the California coast after a kiteboarding mishap. Sometimes, though, it can be a little too easy to get in touch with Emergency Services via an Apple Watch; there have been multiple reports of accidental calls to 911 from Apple Watch owners who unwittingly triggered their device's SOS setting. How can you keep from joining their number and accidentally dialing 911 on your Apple Watch? Let's figure it out!
By Olena Kagui
Does Apple Watch have the same phone number as iPhone? Kind of. If you have an Apple Watch with GPS + Cellular, your watch will have its own phone number for billing purposes only. Learn how to find the number and what will happen if you call it.
By Olena Kagui
Have you ever wondered, "Can you FaceTime on an Apple Watch?" The surprising answer is yes! FaceTime audio calls are perfect for Apple devices that don’t have a camera. Unfortunately, there is no Apple Watch camera in the works just yet, at least as far as we know. But the good news is, you can make free FaceTime audio calls with your Apple Watch.
By Olena Kagui
Apple Watch calls are great because you don't need your iPhone, and it leaves your hands free so you can multitask. I will teach you how to make a phone call and accept one, along with other tips to make the most of Apple Watch phone calls. Plus, I'll explain how to turn off phone calls on Apple Watch if you need some peace and quiet.
Apple is pretty good about updating its products, but it seems to have forgotten about the Calendar app and its many downsides. The makers of Informant 5, on the other hand, do not forget to regularly improve their app based on user experience and feedback. The latest updates to this calendar and task-management app are a productivity game-changer.
Did you know that you can use your Apple Watch to ping your iPhone when you can't find it? Or use it to wake up gently with customized vibrations? Unlock the mysteries of your Apple Watch and discover new tips and even secret features with our free Apple Watch Mini Course! If you sign up you can expect to get a new minute-long article every morning for 15 days that will teach you something valuable about your Apple Watch! Enroll today (no credit card necessary!)
CASEBUDi’s Tool and Asset Tracking Case can help you protect items such as tools, ladders, generators, motorbikes, and other valuables that need more than a dainty keychain AirTag case. With a discreet, low-profile design, this rugged case can help you secure an AirTag to almost anything in your garage, truck, or at your job site using screws, bolts, zip ties, etc. It is plastic with a screw-on lid closure, protecting your AirTag from the weather, water, and dirt. With CASEBUDi’s case, your AirTag can track your equipment easily with the Find My app on your Apple device.
