Apple Watch: Release Date, Features & News

Apple Watch

APPLE RUMORS

May 18, 2017

Tim Cook is Reportedly Testing a Blood Glucose Tracker on the Apple Watch

Evan Selleck

While the Apple Watch has proven to be a solid device in Apple's lineup to date, there's no doubt that Apple is working diligently on bringing new features and abilities to the wearable

APPLE WATCH

May 16, 2017

Apple Seeds watchOS 3.2.3 Beta 1 to Developers

Evan Selleck

Apple released the newest version of watchOS to the public earlier this week, and now there is a new beta being seeded to developers. Apple today officially seeded the first developer beta of watchOS 3.

APPLE RUMORS

May 15, 2017

Upcoming Apple Watch Again Rumored to Feature Smart Bands and Glucose Monitoring

Evan Selleck

The Apple Watch is already a great tool for health-related issues, but there's still room to grow. And it has been rumored in the past that the wearable could boast certain features, like

APPLE WATCH

May 12, 2017

Apple Plans On Using Micro-LED Display on Next-Generation Apple Watch

Rajesh Pandey

Apple currently uses an OLED display on the Apple Watch, but if a new report from DigiTimes is to be believed, the company plans on adopting micro-LED display for the next-generation Apple Watch.

APPLE WATCH

May 11, 2017

New Study Says Apple Watch Can Detect Abnormal Heart Rates With 97% Accuracy

Evan Selleck

Apple has not been shy when it comes to detailing, and promoting, the health benefits that it has built into the Apple Watch. While it's technically a smartwatch, Apple seems more than content in

APPLE TV 4

May 10, 2017

Best Buy’s Apple Shopping Event Offers Deals on 9.7-Inch iPad Pro, iPhone 7, and More

Evan Selleck

Mother's Day is right around the corner in the United States, and, as such, Best Buy is opening up the gates on an Apple shopping event. Best Buy's latest shopping event, which is

APPLE WATCH

May 8, 2017

Apple Watch Challenge for Mother’s Day Revealed Early

Evan Selleck

Apple has found a way to reward Apple Watch owners with stickers and achievement medals, giving owners a way to show off their accomplishments as they achieve them. At the same time, celebrating holidays is

APPLE WATCH

May 5, 2017

Apple Was the World’s Largest Wearable Vendor In Q1, 2017

Rajesh Pandey

The latest data collected by analytic firm Strategy Analytics suggests that Apple was the world's largest wearable vendor for Q1, 2017. The company surpassed Xiaomi, the previous market leader following a sharp increase in

AIRPODS

May 2, 2017

The ‘Other Products’ Category Continues to See Strong Growth

Evan Selleck

There are a variety of different ways that Apple brings in money on a regular basis, from hardware, software, and a mixture of both. And while Apple is more than happy to promote the numbers

APPLE WATCH

May 1, 2017

eBay, Amazon, and Google Maps Abandon Apple Watch Support [Updated]

Evan Selleck

Apple made it possible for the Apple Watch to support native apps in the watchOS 2 release, which was seen as a welcomed addition for the wearable. Since then, watchOS 3 has been released, which

APPLE WATCH

Apr 29, 2017

Apple Watch (1st Gen) Repair Coverage Extended to 3 Years for Expanded/Swollen Batteries

Evan Selleck

Apple has put into a place an important change to the repair coverage for the first-generation Apple Watch. As reported by 9to5Mac, Apple has extended the repair coverage for the first-gen Apple Watch

APPLE WATCH

Apr 28, 2017

PSA: Apple Watch NikeLab Now Available to Buy

Evan Selleck

Seven days ago, Apple and Nike officially debuted a "neutral-toned style" Apple Watch variant called the NikeLab. The new variant is exactly the same model as other Apple Watch Series 2 models, except this

APPLE WATCH

Apr 27, 2017

Student Uses Apple Watch to Call 911 After Car Accident

Evan Selleck

With watchOS 3, and a subsequent software update, Apple added the ability to quickly get in touch with emergency services right from the Apple Watch. And for at least one student out there, that feature

APPLE NEWS

Apr 20, 2017

Apple and Nike Debut ‘Neutral-Toned Style’ Apple Watch NikeLab

Evan Selleck

Apple and Nike have a longstanding partnership, which includes a special variant of the Apple Watch Series 2. And now there's something new to consider if you haven't already jumped on the Apple

APPLE WATCH

Apr 19, 2017

Apple Celebrates Earth Day 2017 With New Apple Watch Challenges

Evan Selleck

Apple has turned to the Apple Watch to help celebrate a variety of different holidays recently. For instance, last year saw Apple celebrate Thanksgiving in the United States with a host of new physical challenges

APPLE WATCH

Apr 13, 2017

Apple’s Secret Team Is Working on a Non-Invasive Blood Sugar Level Sensor

Rajesh Pandey

CNBC reports that Apple has a small team of biomedical engineers working on non-invasive sensors that can monitor blood sugar levels continuously and without any user intervention. The super secret initiative was first envisioned

APPLE WATCH

Apr 12, 2017

Spotify Partnering with Third-Party Developer for Official Apple Watch App

Chethan Rao

A third-party developer named Andrew Chang was in the news recently for developing a third-party (and unofficial) Spotify app for the Apple Watch. While he faced some resistance from the Spotify team

AIRPODS

Apr 10, 2017

Apple’s Latest Patent Talks About Waterproof AirPods Case That Can Charge an iPhone or Apple Watch

Chethan Rao

Apple is a company that always innovates in terms of technology, be it for the iPhones or the MacBook lineup. The company has come up with a genius idea to use the AirPods case as

APPLE WATCH

Apr 5, 2017

Apple Watch Series 3 To Possibly Launch in September

Rajesh Pandey

Latest rumours surrounding the third-generation Apple Watch claim that it will launch later this year in September likely alongside the iPhone 8. The third generation of the smartwatch will feature longer battery life and

APPLE WATCH

Mar 31, 2017

Apple Releases New ‘Live Bright’ Apple Watch Series 2 Ad

Rajesh Pandey

Apple has released a new ad for the Apple Watch Series 2 on its YouTube channel titled 'Live Bright.' The 1:14 minutes long ad highlights how the Apple Watch can be used to track

APPLE WATCH

Mar 28, 2017

Analyst Believes Third-Generation Apple Watch Will Come With Cellular Connectivity

Rajesh Pandey

Analyst Christopher Rolland from Susquehanna Financial Group suggests based on his recent supply chain analysis trip to Asia that the third-generation Apple Watch will come with cellular connectivity. The analyst believes that the new

APPLE WATCH

Mar 27, 2017

How to Use Theater Mode in Apple Watch

Khamosh Pathak

The Apple Watch is different things to different people. It works as a timepiece, as a workout tracker, and for controlling music and podcast apps. But sometimes you just want the Apple Watch to stop

APPLE WATCH

Mar 27, 2017

Apple Releases watchOS 3.2 With Theater Mode

Evan Selleck

Following a series of beta seeds, Apple has officially released watchOS 3.2 to the public. Apple has officially released the next version of watchOS, the operating system equipped on the Apple Watch. With it,

APPLE WATCH

Mar 21, 2017

Spring 2017 Collection of Apple Watch Bands Launched

Rajesh Pandey

Apple today introduced its latest lineup of bands for the Apple Watch featuring bright new colors and materials. The new collection also includes a standalone Nike Sport Bands, Woven Nylon band with a wide stripe,

APPLE WATCH

Mar 17, 2017

‘Pokémon Yellow’ Arrives on the Apple Watch

Evan Selleck

Getting some games to run on things they certainly weren't initially meant to is a pastime of many developers. Doom is usually the go-to option. And now, thanks to a brand new Game

APPLE WATCH

Feb 15, 2017

Possible Apple Watch Band Spring Refresh Incoming as Most Models Are Marked as ‘Sold Out’

Rajesh Pandey

If you head over to Apple's online store, you will notice that many of the Apple Watch Series 2 bundle with different watch band are out of stock and listed as "Sold Out". The

APPLE WATCH

Feb 12, 2017

Apple Releases New 15-Second Ad for Apple Watch Series 2

Rajesh Pandey

Apple today released a new ad for the Apple Watch Series 2 titled 'Close Your Rings - Catch, Swim, Play.' As the title suggests, the 15-second ad is all about Apple Watch Series 2 owners

APPLE WATCH

Feb 2, 2017

Apple Estimated To Have Shipped 5.2 Million Apple Watch Units in Q4, 2016

Rajesh Pandey

When Apple posted its Q4, 2016 earnings yesterday, it noted that the Apple Watch broke new ground with record revenue and the company just could not make enough of the wearables to keep up with

APPLE NEWS

Jan 31, 2017

Apple Watch breaks new ground with record revenue in Q1 2017

Kelly Hodgkins

Apple's Watch wearable was popular this holiday season, confirmed CEO Tim Cook during the company's Q1 2017 earnings conference call. Cook said that demand for the Apple Watch was "so strong" that Apple "

APPLE WATCH

Jan 24, 2017

Apple Watch is Getting ‘Theater Mode’ in watchOS 3.2

Evan Selleck

While it was initially rumored that iOS 10.3 would be getting a new "Theater Mode" feature, it turns out it will be Apple's wearable outfitted with the new feature. Apple has yet to