Apple Watch

What is Find My app’s “Notify When Left Behind” and how to use it?

Ankur Thakur / September 24, 2021

With iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and watchOS 8, you get time-sensitive left behind notifications if you leave your Apple devices, AirTags, and other Find My-supported accessories accidentally at unknown places. This is possible thanks to the separation alerts you receive after enabling Notify When Left Behind in the Find My app.

It is a helpful, new feature to ensure you do not walk away forgetting your expensive devices and items. Let us show you how to set up and use Notify When Left Behind in the Find My app on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Plus, if you are annoyed by it at your house or known places, we also have the steps to turn it off for all or selected locations.

Our best guess as to why Apple Watch Series 7 has a secret 60GHz wireless data module

Christian Zibreg / September 24, 2021

Apple Watch Series 7 is equipped with a 60GHz wireless data module that activates when the watch gets placed on a special dock. Here's why we think Series 7 has this secret feature.

How to switch from watchOS 8 beta to the public release

Sébastien Page / September 21, 2021

If you have been trying the latest watchOS 8 beta and want out of it, you basically have two possible roads ahead of you. In this post, we will share these two solutions and explain how to switch from watchOS beta to a public watchOS release.

The Apple Watch SE now comes with a USB-C cable in the box

Evan Selleck / September 16, 2021

If you're in the market for a new Apple Watch, and you've got your sights set on the less expensive SE variant, then you're in some luck. At least, as far as the charging cable inside the box is concerned. Nothing is different about the watch itself, but there is an important change to how you'll charge the smartwatch.

How to preorder your iPhone 13, iPad mini 6, iPad 9 or Apple Watch Series 7

Christian Zibreg / September 16, 2021

Apple's refreshed its phone and tablet offerings with the September 14 unveiling of the new iPhone 13, sixth-generation iPad mini and ninth-generation iPad. The gadgets are shipping soon so read this if you're about to pre-order an iPhone 13 or one of the new iPad models.

Alleged internal documentation reveals some key details about the Apple Watch Series 7

Evan Selleck / September 15, 2021

Earlier this week, Apple unveiled the brand new Apple Watch Series 7. There was a lot of speculation surrounding this new smartwatch, and the final result didn't necessarily match up with the expectations built by rumors. Still, the new Apple Watch does offer some important changes from the previous model.

California streaming no more: You’ve read about the latest Apple shiny, now watch all the new ads

Christian Zibreg / September 15, 2021

Apple's virtually-held September 14 event under the tagline “California Streaming” revealed updates to the iPhone lineup, Apple's bread and butter, in addition to the sixth-generation iPad mini and Apple Watch Series 7. If you're not caught up yet, it might be a great idea to watch the new ads first to familiarize yourself with Apple's talking points before diving deeper.

Apple announces it’s releasing iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8 and tvOS 15 on September 20

Christian Zibreg / September 15, 2021

Having seeded release candidates for iOS 15, iPadOS 15, tvOS 15 and watchOS 8 to its registered developers and public beta testers, Apple has now officially announced the iOS 15 release date. As it turns out, iOS 15, along with other Apple OS updates (except for one), are scheduled to drop on the same day as iOS 15: Monday, September 20, 2021.

FlickType developer is taking Apple to court over the Apple Watch’s brand new keyboard

Evan Selleck / September 15, 2021

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.

This is the new Apple Watch Series 7 with a bigger display

Evan Selleck / September 14, 2021

There have been so many rumors about the next Apple Watch, and now Apple is here to settle them. The company has just unveiled its newest smartwatch during its California Streaming event. Welcome the new Apple Watch Series 7.

AI home gym Tempo now offers Apple Watch integration

Evan Selleck / September 13, 2021

If you've tried out Apple Fitness+, but haven't fallen in love with it despite the Apple Watch integration, how about another option? The online gym Tempo, which utilizes artificial intelligence to build a fitness program for users, has just announced it's one alternative if you're thinking about exploring a third-party option.

Notorious analyst predicts new health-management features for Apple Watch Series 8 and AirPods

Christian Zibreg / September 10, 2021

Apple Watch Series 8 will include a new body temperature sensor while future AirPods will provide unspecified health-management features, claims a noted Apple analyst.