Restoring your iPhone and Apple Watch may fix missing GPS workout data, excess battery drain
Doing so will fix workout GPS data not being captured going forward. It won’t restore any missing data, however.
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Some Apple Watch users plagued with missing GPS mapping data in watchOS 7 workouts
Some people are reporting incomplete GPS mapping data in the Activity app after recording specific workouts that track distance covered.
Jeff Williams says Fitness+ is a ‘natural extension of the goal of Apple Watch’
Jeff Williams says that Fitness+, the company’s newest subscription service, has been in the works for “quite a while”.
Video: Everything new in terms of health, sleep and fitness features on iOS 14
Wondering about everything new in the health, sleep and activity/fitness departments for the iPhone with iOS 14? If so, then don’t miss this sweet hands-on video walkthrough.
Parks-themed Activity challenge for Apple Watch owners scheduled for August 30
On August 30, Apple will challenge Watch wearers to complete a hike, walk, run or wheelchair workout of a mile or more to earn virtual awards.
iOS 14: new Apple fitness app code-named “Seymour” will include guided workout videos
The app should be compatible with the iPhone, Apple Watch and Apple TV and is said to walk users through various workouts with downloadable guided videos.
LiveRings updated for iOS 13, animates the Activity app icon’s rings
LiveRings is a new jailbreak tweak that animates the native Activity app icon with a live display of your ring-closing progress.
How to use Apple Watch with gym equipment
Follow our tutorial to learn how to use Apple Watch with gym machines like treadmills, ellipticals and stair steppers to get more accurate workout metrics such as speed and elevation.
The Apple Watch Connected program gives you discounts and other perks for working out
Gym members can earn a few bucks per week on their membership bill for reaching certain fitness goals with their Apple Watch.
Apple launching new Activity challenge for employees in February
Apple is launching an employee-only Activity challenge for the month of February, which could see some employees getting customized T-shirts and pins.
iDB Holiday Gift Guide: great health and fitness gift ideas
In this section of our 2019 Holiday Gift Guide, we take a look at some thoughtful health and fitness gift ideas.
Six reasons watchOS 6 is amazing
Unveiled at WWDC 2019, the watchOS 6 software update makes your Apple Watch better and more independent than it’s been ever before. Here are iDownloadBlog’s six reasons why watchOS 6 is amazing and how it makes your Apple Watch closer to being its own product.
