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Stay up-to-date on the latest Apple Watch news, and learn how to get the most out of your device with our comprehensive tutorials. From updates to features to troubleshooting tips, we’ve got you covered.

LockWatch adds Apple Watch-inspired clocks to your iPhone’s Lock screen

Anthony Bouchard ∙ December 6, 2017

As an avid Apple Watch user, I was excited to learn about a jailbreak tweak dubbed LockWatch by iOS developer Sniper_GER, which ports several of the Apple Watch’s watch faces to the Lock screen of jailbroken devices.

LockWatch continues to undergo development as of this writing, but it’s a fascinating to check the time on your iPhone precisely as you would when glancing at your wrist. Furthermore, the tweak supports both analog and digital watch faces, to provide options for those with personal preference.

watchOS 4.2 release notes

Christian Zibreg ∙ December 5, 2017

On December 5, 2017, Apple released the watchOS 4.2 software update, bringing the new Apple Pay Cash peer-to-peer payment feature to your wrist and adding other new capabilities.

watchOS 4.2 has been released with Apple Pay Cash support

Andrew O'Hara ∙ December 5, 2017

Roughly a month after the last major Apple Watch software update, Apple has released watchOS 4.2, bringing support for Apple Pay Cash, among other changes.

These new emojis could be coming to iOS soon

Andrew O'Hara ∙ December 5, 2017

The Unicode Consortium, the governing body that decides which emoji to support, has released a beta list for the Emoji 11.0 update set to debut some time next year. The list includes several frequent requests including party face, redheads and the teddy bear.

Check out Apple’s new silicone Apple Watch bands and iPhone X cases

Andrew O'Hara ∙ December 5, 2017

Apple slipped a minor update under the radar with a few new additions to their Apple Watch band and iPhone X case lineups. It includes three new silicone band colors, and three new silicone iPhone X cases.

Apple will now give you a gift card for trading in an older Apple Watch

Andrew O'Hara ∙ December 5, 2017

Last year, Apple expanded its recycling program to include the Apple Watch. Now a year later, Apple is offering Apple Store gift cards for qualifying trade-ins of the wearable.

KGI: Apple to integrate faster circuit boards across its product lineup come 2018

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated January 28, 2019

KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has predicted that Apple will roll out the all-new flexible circuit board design which debuted in iPhone X across its product lineup come 2018.

New mini-ads promote Series 3 LTE watch as the perfect holiday gift for the active types

Christian Zibreg ∙ December 1, 2017

Apple on Friday released four new ads for the LTE-outfitted Apple Watch Series 3 model.

Apple Heart Study app launches in partnership with Stanford Medicine

Andrew O'Hara ∙ Updated October 17, 2018

Following the announcement earlier this year, Apple on Thursday released the new Heart Study app on App Store. This joint medical research study between Apple and Stanford Medicine aims to detect irregular heart rhythms in participants, said to the company.

This EKG reader is the first Apple Watch medical device to gain FDA approval

Andrew O'Hara ∙ November 30, 2017

The Kardiaband EKG reader from AliveCor is the very first Apple Watch accessory to receive an FDA approval as a medical device. The accessory is able to detect atrial fibrillation and abnormal heartbeats.

Funxim: a wireless charging mat for your iPhone and Apple Watch

Andrew O'Hara ∙ November 30, 2017

When Apple debuted the new 2017 iPhone models with support for wireless charging, they previewed an upcoming product called AirPower. AirPower is a charging mat that will let you charge your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods wirelessly at the same time.

The rumored price on such a lust-worthy device? Possibly close to $200. Funxim, a new kickstarter project, looks to get you two thirds of the way there for only $29.

How to use flashlight and alert light on your Apple Watch

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated October 20, 2025

Turn on the flashlight and alert light on your Apple Watch so you can see things in the dark without hurting your night vision or safely take an evening run on the road.