Apple Watch

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.

watchOS 5 won’t support original Apple Watch

Cody Lee ∙ June 4, 2018

Heads up for folks with an original (Series 0) Apple Watch. The watchOS 5 update, which Apple announced earlier today during its WWDC keynote, will not support the older hardware. Everyone else is safe though: watchOS 5 supports Series 1, 2 and 3 models.

Version 5 of Apple's wearable platform is a sizable update. It includes a new Competitions feature, which allows you to challenge your friends to 7-day fitness competitions, a new Walk-Talkies communications app, support for the Podcasts app, and much more.

The original Apple Watch was first unveiled on September 9, 2014, and it wasn't available to buy until April 2015. A device losing update support after just 3 years is uncharacteristic of Apple, and wow do we feel bad for owners of those $10K+ Edition Watches.

The best free weather apps for Apple Watch

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ June 1, 2018

What easier way is there to check the weather than with a quick glance at your wrist? If you own an Apple Watch, a handy weather app is a must-have. While there’s nothing wrong with the default Weather app, sometimes you want a bit more.

These free Apple Watch weather apps give you more options to get the most out of your current conditions and weather forecasts.

How to activate the upcoming new Apple Watch Pride face right now

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated April 11, 2019

A brand new Apple Watch Pride face has been discovered in watchOS 4.3.1 software, inspired by the rainbow flag. Featuring threads of color, the Pride face animates very nicely and smoothly in a different way every time the user touches the screen.

Apple’s hosting ‘Close Your Rings’ WWDC18 event for developers

Bryan M. Wolfe ∙ May 29, 2018

During next week's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple's holding a "Close Your Rings Challenge" for developers while they are in San Jose, California. It's designed to motivate developers to close the three Apple Watch activity rings each day beginning on Sunday, June 3 through Thursday, June 7.

watchOS 4.3.1 released: here is what’s new

Bryan M. Wolfe ∙ May 29, 2018

Apple has released watchOS 4.3.1 to the public. The Apple Watch software update is minor, at best, and available now for download over the air (OTA). Here's everything new in watchOS 4.3.1.

How to turn on high and low heart rate notifications on Apple Watch

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated January 5, 2026

In this step-by-step tutorial, we’ll show you how to enable high- and low-heart-rate notifications on your Apple Watch for life-saving alerts in critical moments.

Spark 2.0 brings amazing collaborative experience for teams

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated September 5, 2018

Readdle, a Ukrainian developer of fine productivity software, today released a major 2.0 update to its popular Spark email client for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch, bringing a brand new collaborative experience for teams and a host of other improvements.

Did you miss your chance at buying a Spring Apple Watch band?

Bryan M. Wolfe ∙ May 18, 2018

If you were hoping to buy an Apple Watch band in Denim Blue or Red Raspberry, you might already be out of luck. Many of the Spring Apple Watch bands, which were first announced in March, are already sold out.

Apple Watch Series 4 wish list: design, features, and more…

Bryan M. Wolfe ∙ Updated July 23, 2018

The so-called Apple Watch Series 4 should be revealed this Fall. If the rumor mill is correct, this model will be the first since the wearable device was first announced in 2014 to feature a refreshed design. While changes to technology are expected, and in most cases warranted, let’s hope Apple’s next wearable device isn’t that much different than the ones on the market now.