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.
By Leanne Hays
Do you know how to see past workouts on Apple Watch? The Fitness app for Apple Watch tracks data about your workouts each day so you can find your workout history with ease. This can help you get a feel for your habits and keep track of any goals you've set for yourself! We'll show you how to see your Apple Watch Workout history.
By Olena Kagui
It seems like everyone is sporting a sleek Apple Watch these days. This isn't surprising considering how functional, fun, and stylish they are. However, with the number of different Apple Watch bands, covers, and complications, standing out is as simple as swiping over to a customized new watch face. The best Apple Watch faces are both practical and pretty. However, some cool watch faces may put a strain on your battery life.
By Olena Kagui
Apple Watch complications are pieces of information from apps that appear 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!
By Ashleigh Page
We’ve all misplaced our iPhones at one point or another. The good news is that you can use your Apple Watch to ping your iPhone or get directions to it. This way, you can avoid needlessly overturning sofa cushions! Here’s how to find your iPhone using an Apple Watch.
By Erin MacPherson
Do you ever wish communication was simpler and more accessible on your Apple Watch? That was the idea behind Default Replies and Smart Replies on Apple Watch, but too often you just can't find the right reply. We’ll show you how to create custom message responses on your Apple Watch for just such occasions.
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.
By Olena Kagui
People often ask, "Can I make phone calls on Apple Watch?" You can, but can you transfer those calls to iPhone? Apple Watch phone calls can be convenient, but they aren't private without earbuds. Learn how to transfer calls from Apple Watch to iPhone.
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!
By Olena Kagui
Walking workouts meet inspirational audiobooks in Time to Walk, a new Apple Fitness+ release. But what does Time to Walk really do? This Apple Watch fitness feature allows you to complete a walking workout while listening to a famous motivational figure. Enjoy Uzo Aduba, Shawn Mendes, Ibram X. Kendi, Dolly Parton, and Draymond Green as your virtual walking companion. Check out this new feature and discover how it can upgrade your Apple Watch workout experience.
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!
The Apple Watch has many awesome features and useful capabilities. One of the standout features of the Apple Watch is the Apple Watch Workout app. These 16 Apple Watch fitness-tracking tips can help you achieve a better level of physical and mental health by making full use of the Apple Workout app.
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.
For Christmas last year, I decided to splurge on myself by buying the Apple Watch. This was long before we even knew when an Apple Watch series 2 would make its debut, and I wasn’t willing to wait. I got it and quickly fell in love with all (well, most) of its features. Sure, apps loaded far too slowly, but I rarely used it for third-party apps. Having directions on my wrist when driving, skipping songs in two taps from the watch, and easily tracking activity throughout my day were the features I used and loved the most. But I got really tired of constantly being in touch. Honestly, I don’t need half the functions the Apple Watch has and I always feel slightly weird wearing one in public, “Walking Apple nerd, coming through.” So this Christmas, I decided to simplify. With a desire to improve my fitness in the coming year, I looked for a wearable that focused more on health tracking and less on everything else. I set a budget of a hundred dollars and required the wearable also be waterproof. Hello, Fitbit Flex 2 ($99.95). Here’s my five reasons I’m replacing my Apple Watch with a Fitbit Flex 2 this year.
By Sarah Kingsbury
We've all misplaced our iPhones at one point or another. The good news is that with a few quick taps, you can quickly ping your lost iPhone so that it emits a beeping sound! This is one of the fastest ways to locate an iPhone. Here’s how to find your iPhone using an Apple Watch.
By Elisabeth Garry
How do you check Apple Watch battery levels? There are a couple of easy methods to find out how much battery life your Apple Watch has left, so you'll know if your Apple Watch needs a charge before your workout or bedtime. We'll go over both of these methods below.
By Olena Kagui
The Apple Watch is a great virtual assistant that many of us would be lost without. It doesn’t take long to charge it, but we don’t want to waste time wondering if it’s actually getting charged. I will teach you how to be confident that it is charging and how to check Apple Watch battery life using a widget in your iPhone's Today View.
By Amy Spitzfaden–Both
Learn how to unlock an Apple Watch with an iPhone. Knowing how to unlock your Apple Watch from your iPhone not only saves you from entering your passcode each time you unlock your smart watch, but also offers the convenience of not having to type on your tiny screen.
By Conner Carey
I love that I can receive calls on my Apple Watch. If I’m out and about, my iPhone is in my backpack. I never miss a call because my watch lets me know one is coming in. However talking to your wrist, especially in public, isn't ideal. No problem! Here are two different ways to transfer a call from your Apple Watch to your iPhone.
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.
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