Apple launches screen replacement program for aluminum Apple Watch Series 2 and Series 3
Apple has launched a dedicated screen replacement program for the aluminum variant of the Apple Watch Series 2 and Series 3.
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Apple offering free repairs of 42mm Series 2 watches with battery problems
Service coverage for the 42mm Apple Watch Series 2 models experiencing battery problems such as swollen or expanded batteries causing the display to burst open has been extended for three years after the original date of purchase.
My locked Apple Watch Edition eBay adventure
I bought my first used Apple device via eBay about a month ago. For a full 2 weeks, I was sure I had just bought a paperweight. My story could have ended in disaster, but thanks to a very accommodating seller, all’s well that ends well. But, I don’t think I’ll do it again.
Grab official user guides for iOS 11, macOS High Sierra 10.13, watchOS 4 & tvOS 11
Apple has refreshed its official user guides for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Apple Watch with the latest information pertaining to the new iOS 11, tvOS 11 and watch OS 4 software.
Apple releases watchOS 4 for all Apple Watch models
More intelligence and enhanced fitness features are now available for your wrist, including a new Siri watch face, way smarter Activity coaching and an all-new music experience.
Discontinuation of Series 2 widens the gap between cheapest and priciest Watch models
If you’re looking for a more affordable alternative to the latest Apple Watch Series 3, you can still purchase Series 2 from third-party retailers while supplies last.
iPhone X, iPhone 8 & Apple Watch Series 3 water/dust resistance has not improved
The new iPhones are still rated IP67 for splash, water and dust resistance like last year’s iPhone 7. Apple Watch Series 3 also has the same water resistance as last year’s Series 2.
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 and public beta testers.
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”.
Another Apple Watch Series 2 ad highlights closing Activity rings
Apple on Saturday released a new fitness-focused advertisement for Apple Watch Series 2 through its official YouTube channel. Titled “Catch, Swim, Play”, the commercial invites viewers to be more active and close their Activity rings. The latest 15-second video is a continuation of the previous mini-ad which also challenged viewers to close their Activity rings by moving more, having some exercise and standing up every 50 minutes for a bit.
iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Series 2 support QZSS, Japanese GPS-like positioning system
Apple has refreshed technical specifications for iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus on its Japanese website to reflect that the latest handsets support Quasi Zenith Satellite System (QZSS), a Japanese GPS-like satellite positioning service nicknamed “Michibiki,” as first reported by the Japanese blog Mac Otakara.
Want podcasts on your Apple Watch? There’s finally an app for that
The ability to store and play podcasts on Apple Watch is one of many features advocated for regarding future watchOS updates, but so far it has fallen on deaf ears at Apple. With the cries for podcasts on Watch slowly reaching fever pitch, developers have taken matters into their own hands and released a fully functional podcast app that enables the transfer of your favorite subscriptions from iPhone to Apple Watch.
The app goes by the name WatchPlayer and (while moody at times) gives a solid account of itself, effectively beating Apple to the punch in the podcast race. Find out below how the data transfer is realized, where it trumps Apple’s stock apps and what areas of WatchPlayer could do with some attention.
