Every once in a while, Apple offers a slight boost to its trade-in values, hoping to boost sales for new products. Or, in some cases, to line up with something like American Heart Month. That's the case for trade-in values tied to the company's smartwatch lineup.
Apple Watch Series 2
Apple offering up to $100 for Apple Watch Series 2 and Series 3 models with new trade-in promo
If you have an older Series model of the Apple Watch and have your eyes set on the Series 5, now might be a good time to trade it in for the newer model.
Apple releases iOS 12.4.2 for older iPads and iPhones; watchOS 5.3.2 for older Apple Watches
Last week, Apple released iOS 13. And then, earlier this week, Apple released iOS 13.1. However, while the new software is supported on a wide range of older devices, not all of Apple's aging hardware can support the new software.
Apple launches screen replacement program for aluminum Apple Watch Series 2 and Series 3
If you own an Apple Watch Series 2 or Series 3 of the aluminum variety, and you've run into an issue with a cracked screen, then Apple may have a program for you.
Apple offering free repairs of 42mm Series 2 watches with battery problems
Some Apple Watch models over time may develop swollen or expanded batteries, especially older models such as the original Apple Watch and Apple Watch Series 1 and 2.
My locked Apple Watch Edition eBay adventure
eBay is the Wild West of shopping. There are some rules, but mostly its a wasteland of objects and you can call in the Marshall, to continue my terrible pun, if you need to report someone or get your money back. It is not as bad as Craigslist. I generally stay away from both.
However, my desire for a shiny white Apple Watch Edition and my unwillingness to pay $1,350 for a new one, drove me into the world's largest yard sale, eBay. After purchasing the Apple Watch Edition Series 2, it was a full three weeks before I was able to use it, thanks to the disaster that is Apple Authentication Lock. The saga has me swearing to never order a used Apple device again.
Grab official user guides for iOS 11, macOS High Sierra 10.13, watchOS 4 & tvOS 11
Following today's release of the major iOS 11 software update, the new watchOS 4 firmware and the minor tvOS 11 update, Apple has now released accompanying user guides for the iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and fifth-generation Apple TV hardware.
Apple releases watchOS 4 for all Apple Watch models
In addition to releasing the major iOS 11 software update for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, Apple on Tuesday posted the free watchOS 4 software update for all watch models, including the latest Apple Watch Series 3 wearables with LTE connectivity.
Discontinuation of Series 2 widens the gap between cheapest and priciest Watch models
One year after it was introduced, Apple's second-generation wearable has now been discontinued as the Cupertino company on Tuesday unveiled an all-new Apple Watch Series 3 with optional LTE connectivity, a speedier in-house designed S3 chip and more.
iPhone X, iPhone 8 & Apple Watch Series 3 water/dust resistance has not improved
iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are “precision‑engineered to resist water and dust,” in Apple's own words, as is the flagship iPhone X model, but the company has not increased water resistance of the new phones as some were hoping it would.
Apple seeds beta 7 of iOS 11, macOS High Sierra 10.13, watchOS 4 & tvOS 11
Apple on Monday seeded seventh betas of iOS 11, macOS High Sierra 10.13, watchOS 4 and tvOS 11 to developers.
Apple’s new “Live Bright” ad highlights best Apple Watch Series 2 features
Apple on Friday published a new commercial for Apple Watch Series 2 via its YouTube channel. Titled “Live Bright” and running one minute and fourteen seconds long, the video takes viewers on a quick tour of some of the best new features of Apple's second-generation wearable device, including built-in GPS, water resistance to 50 meters, a dual-core S2 chip “and a display that’s two times brighter than before”.