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Apps to download for your new Apple Watch

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 27, 2019

If you're one of the lucky few that were able to get their Apple Watch pre-ordered within the first few minutes, there's a good chance that your wearable will arrive in the mail today. And after going through all of the stock apps and settings, there may come a time when you think to yourself "ok, now what?"

That's where we come in. For the past several weeks, iDB has been compiling a list of Apple Watch apps that we think are worth checking out. It's a curated list, so you won't see *all* of the apps here, but we've selected a wide variety of useful and innovative titles that we think make for a great starter kit.

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10 great accessories for your new Apple Watch

Cody Lee ∙ Updated November 19, 2018

The Apple Watch officially goes on sale today, and if you happen to be one of the lucky ones picking one up (or having one delivered to you), you may be wondering what kind of accessories are available for it. Unfortunately, as with most major product launches, the choices are limited.

But that doesn't mean there aren't any. We've put together a list of 10 accessories for your new Apple Watch, including cases, stands and replacement bands, that we think are worth checking out. All of the items on this list are either available now, or will be shortly, and have high ratings.

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People are lining up for the Apple Watch at Maxfield in West Hollywood

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 30, 2018

It's a scene that we didn't think we'd stumble upon given Apple's severely strained Apple Watch launch supply. As you know, no Apple Watches are available in Apple's brick and mortar stores, and at this time are only available via online purchase. To add insult to injury, the online store is backordered for months, and that goes for all models in all of the Apple Watch collections.

But there is a small beacon of hope emitting from several strategically placed spots around the world. As we previously reported, Apple is working with select fashion boutiques to sell the Apple Watch in store on launch day. It's very ironic, but if you want an Apple Watch from a brick and mortar store, you shouldn't go to the Apple Store, you should already be in line at one of these privileged boutiques.

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Apple Watch battery retains up to 80% of its original capacity at 1,000 complete charge cycles

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated October 14, 2018

The battery inside the Apple Watch will retain up to eighty percent of its original capacity at a full one-thousand charge cycles before its capacity starts depleting further, as revealed on the Batteries section of Apple's website.

In terms of daily use, the battery of any Apple Watch model will last up to eighteen hours based on mixed usage, as per Apple's official data.

In addition, you'll get up to 72 hours on a single charge if you run the device in Power Reserve mode. Pitting the Apple Watch battery against that inside the iPad, iPhone and MacBook reveals quite a technological achievement for such a comparatively small package.

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The Apple Watch is water resistant, but that shouldn’t come as a surprise

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 30, 2018

You know, I was considering doing a "shower test" when I received my Apple Watch today, but I'm pretty confident that that's no longer necessary. The Apple Watch appears to be water resistant enough to easily manage a shower or a splash. In fact, in this video, an early Apple Watch Sport adopter submerges the device in water for five minutes at a time. He even takes the Apple Watch for a swim in a pool. Watch this video and see the evidence for yourself.

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Apple Watch User Guide now available as a convenient download from the iBooks Store

Christian Zibreg ∙ April 24, 2015

The official Apple Watch User Guide is now available for download on the iBooks Store. Content-wise, the free electronic book is the same as the online version that Apple published yesterday on its website, it's just optimized for the iBooks app for the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Mac.

“Here’s everything you need to know about Apple Watch and the Apple Watch app on iPhone,” reads the blurb on the iBooks Store.

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Apple posts 3 new Apple Watch ads: ‘Rise,’ ‘Up’ and ‘Us’

Cody Lee ∙ April 24, 2015

It's officially Apple Watch launch day, and Apple has already started celebrating by debuting 3 new advertisements for the wearable. On its YouTube channel, the company posted new videos entitled 'Rise,' 'Up' and 'Us,' respectively.

The ads are a major departure from the 'Reimagined' commercial Apple has been playing since March. Each one focuses on a tentpole feature—time, fitness and communication—and demonstrates them using real-world scenarios.

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Apple offering online Personal Setup for new Apple Watch users

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 30, 2018

Apple on Thursday night began emailing Apple Watch pre-order customers (whose orders have already shipped), informing them that their wearable would be arriving soon and that they can get help setting it up in "the comfort of their own home."

The online "Personal Setup" service is essentially a video session in which you get instructions on setting up your Watch and an overview of key features. As with in-store Personal Setups, online sessions require you to schedule an appointment.

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Apple Watch teardown exposes Taptic Engine, Digital Crown, battery and more

Cody Lee ∙ April 23, 2015

Customers in Australia and other time-forward countries began receiving their Apple Watch orders earlier today, and the folks at iFixit have acquired a 38mm Sport Apple Watch, and have begun their customary teardown process.

After prying the display off, the team gained access to the battery—which at 205 mAh is tiny compared to the Moto360's 300 mAh battery—the new Digital Crown and Taptic Engine, and yes—the mysterious diagnostic port is still there.

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Apple begins notifying developers who get an expedited Apple Watch

Jake Smith ∙ Updated April 30, 2018

Apple has begun notifying developers who signed up for the Apple Watch Sport lottery on the Developer Center if they have been randomly selected to make the purchase. It allows many who pay the $100 iOS Developer Program fee to bypass the long waitlist of Apple Watch orders the public is facing and get the Watch earlier. 

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‘Offers Apple Watch App’ label added to App Store

Christian Zibreg ∙ April 23, 2015

In order to better distinguish between regular iPhone applications and those with added Apple Watch functionality, a new 'Offers Apple Watch App' label is now available in the App Store across the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices. It's also found when browsing Watch-compatible iOS apps in the App Store section of iTunes for Mac/Windows PCs.

When available, the label appears right below the app icon on individual app pages and in search results, making it easier to discover Apple Watch apps.

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