Legacy Apple Watch apps built with outdated watchOS SDKs produce a warning when launched in watchOS 4.3.1. On watchOS 5 and later, legacy apps refuse to open at all.
How to identify legacy Apple Watch apps
Tricks
How to see episode chapters in the Apple Podcasts app
In this step-by-step tutorial, we will show you how to use the episode chapters feature in the Apple Podcasts app on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. You can use the chapters to understand what is talked about in the episode and jump to the desired moments.
Using Raise to Speak to invoke Siri listening sessions on Apple Watch without Hey Siri
If you own an Apple Watch Series 3 or newer, Siri can talk to you via the built-in speaker. And with the watchOS 5 software or later, you can invoke a Siri listening session on your watch without saying “Hey Siri”. Just raise your wrist and start talking, that's it!
How to use your iPhone or iPad as a teleprompter
Learn how to use Apple’s free Pages app to turn your iPhone or iPad into a handy teleprompter for your speeches, lectures, video recordings, and more.
How to clear website data on Apple Watch
Apple Watch doesn't have its own Safari browser, but limited WebKit engine integration in watchOS lets you open website links embedded in messages and email. Over time, website data may accumulate, and you should clear it to keep things snappy on your Apple Watch.
How to use hidden Apple Watch browser to access the web
Learn how to use the secret Safari browser integration on Apple Watch to visit websites straight from your wrist.
How to change the User Interface accent and highlight colors on your Mac
Learn how to change the accent and highlight colors of your Mac's user interface to customize and personalize its aesthetics to your liking.
How to enable favicons in Safari so you can identify websites in tabs graphically
Apple's Safari browser that ships with macOS Mojave revives support for favicons. And thanks to iOS 12, favicons in open tabs are available on iPhone and iPad for the first time ever.
How to disable Apple Watch auto-workout detection
Your Apple Watch can remind you to start the correct workout or end the session if you forget. The wearable utilizes the built-in accelerometer and heart rate sensors to identify motion and increased heart rate, both tell-tale signs that you might be working out.
For many workout types, Apple Watch senses when you’re moving and can optionally alert you to start the Workout app. Aside from giving you credit for the exercise you’ve already done, it'll also remind you to end your workout should you get distracted when cooling down.
Follow along for the steps to turn off workout reminders on your Apple Watch.
How to enable Dark Mode on Mac and use it like a pro
Check out three quick ways to turn on Dark Mode on your Mac to make the screen easier on your eyes, especially at night.
Boosting iPad productivity with one-fingered app switching & other multitasking gestures
For the sake of consistency, iOS supports iPhone X-style multitasking gestures on iPad. With them, you can interact with multiple apps on the Apple tablet by using new gestures in iOS 12 designed to replace the key functions of the incredibly versatile Home button.
How to retry Face ID following a failed facial scan on the Lock screen
The September 2018 release of the iOS 12 software update brought an easier way for iPhone owners to retry Face ID following an unsuccessful unlock attempt on the Lock screen.