Navigating with Google Maps on your iPhone and Apple Watch will soon get easier thanks to a more detailed map, a dedicated watchOS app and other new features.
5 new Google Maps navigation features: new watchOS app, enhanced maps & more
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Fantastical 3.6 takes the pain out of scheduling meetings with Openings, Proposals and other new features
Productivity software maker Flexibits has pushed a new update to its award-winning Fantastical app that could literally be the easiest way to schedule meetings you've ever tried with smart features such as Openings, overhauled Proposals and other perks.
Unlisted apps are coming to App Store
Developers can now publish unlisted iPhone, iPad and iPod touch apps on the App Store that don't appear in search results and are only discoverable through direct links.
You can now play the classic Prince of Persia game on your Apple Watch
Thanks to one developer's passion project, you can now play the original Prince of Persia on your Apple Watch, no app required, and it works great.
You can no longer hail an Uber from your wrist
Uber has discontinued its Apple Watch app, telling users to switch to its mobile app instead. No more hailing an Uber ride from your wrist.
Why your Apple Watch may be slow and 17 tips to make it faster
If your Apple Watch feels slow and takes longer to start workouts, launch apps, or navigate around, we show you multiple solutions to make it snappier. But first, let us understand why your Apple Watch is running slower and then the fixes to make it faster.
Note: This guide applies to all Apple Watch models, including Series 7, 6, SE, 4, 3 running any version of watchOS, including the current watchOS 8.
How to fix apps not working or freezing on Apple Watch
Here are possible solutions to fix issues when trying to open an app on your Apple Watch, and it freezes on the loading screen, doesn't open, stays stuck, or crashes. After implementing some of these potential fixes, apps on your Apple Watch should work fine. Please note that these fixes work for all watch models running any version of watchOS, including watchOS 8.
How to manually or automatically update apps on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch
With every app update, the developer can introduce new features, fix existing bugs, or improve compatibility with the operating system (iOS, iPadOS, or watchOS). Having the latest version of an app ensures the newest features, improved security, and the best experience. Here are the steps to update apps on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch via the App Store.
How to force-quit apps on your Apple Watch
If an app on your Apple Watch unexpectedly quits, stops responding, freezes, crashes, or won’t open, there’s a solution to that. Just follow this step-by-step tutorial to learn how to force quit a misbehaving app on your Apple Watch running any recent version of watchOS, including watchOS 8.
How to find, open, and unhide apps on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch
If you're unable to find an app that you know you have installed, this article will help. It shows you several methods regarding how to unhide apps on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Once you do that, it'll become easier to see, open and use that application now and in the future.
FlickType developer is taking Apple to court over the Apple Watch’s brand new keyboard
While there are many developers out there happy with Apple's App Store (even with the rules and fees), there are some who have taken exception to Apple's shenanigans. Especially as it relates to apps being "Sherlocked" by the company. One app developer is still upset with Apple, and plans to take things to the next level because of it.
After multiple rejections from Apple, the FlickType keyboard app for Apple Watch is being discontinued
There are many app developers out there in the wild that are more than happy to work with Apple, and work within Apple's App Store ecosystem and rules. Even some big companies. However, there are some developers who have run afoul of Apple's review process for apps in one way or another, or take umbrage with the digital storefront's rules. For Kosta Eleftheriou, it's a bit of both.