Apple will offer free Watch repairs if software update doesn’t fix charging woes

Posted on 15/02/2021 by Engadget

Apple has released a new watchOS update today that aims to avoid an issue that causes the Watch Series 5 and SE to stop charging. But if you’re unfortunate enough to already be experiencing this problem, then you could be eligible for a free repair. ...

Spotify now works on the Apple Watch, no phone required

Posted on 03/11/2020 by Engadget

Spotify’s Apple Watch app is getting the option to stream music or podcasts without connecting to an iPhone. You'll be able to listen to your playlists over WiFi or a cellular connection. The feature appears to be in beta amid a broader rollout, so i...

Apple Watch SE review: An excellent starter smartwatch

Posted on 28/09/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

Smartwatches have evolved since the first Apple Watch. Sort of. They still look largely the same, battery life is still an issue and, often, software is fairly limited. Yet, they’ve secured their place on many wrists by offering more fitness and heal...

Apple Watch Series 3 owners deal with random reboots in watchOS 7

Posted on 27/09/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

WatchOS 7 has been a welcome upgrade in some respects, but not so much if you’re an Apple Watch Series 3 owner. As 9to5Mac reports, Series 3 users on the Apple and MacRumors forums are complaining of random reboots after installing watchOS 7 on their...

Apple Watch SE hands-on: The ‘greatest hits’ wearable

Posted on 17/09/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

I've been wearing the new, 44mm Apple Watch SE for about a day, and I can't stop thinking of it as Apple's FrankenWatch. It's hard not to, honestly. For one, the SE uses the same S5 system-in-package (or SIP) that we got in last year's Series 5, whic...

The Apple Watch SE costs $279

Posted on 15/09/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

Alongside the Watch Series 6 that we all knew was coming, Apple also unveiled a more affordable alternative at its “Time Flies” event today. The Apple Watch SE is a $279 smartwatch for those who can’t or don’t want to splurge on the flagship wearable...

Apple adds blood oxygen monitoring to watchOS 7

Posted on 15/09/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

One of the new features coming to the Apple Watch this year is a tool for measuring your blood oxygen level. The Apple Watch Series 6 features a new sensor on the underside of the wearable’s casing that uses both red and infrared light to measure the...

Apple’s first watchOS 7 public beta is now available

Posted on 10/08/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

Apple has released the first public beta for watchOS 7. You can start the process of downloading the software by visiting the company’s website. While Apple has for years allowed people to check out its tentpole iOS and macOS updates before they’re p...

Apple’s digital CarKey arrives on iOS

Posted on 15/07/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

Apple rolled out its CarKey feature as part of today’s watchOS 6.2.8 update, as well as iOS 13.6, which dropped earlier in July. So, if you’ve bought a BMW since the start of the month, you may be able to gain entry just tapping your device against t...

Apple Watch Series 5 is back to $299 after WWDC announcements

Posted on 23/06/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

During yesterday’s WWDC keynote event, Apple revealed its plans for the upcoming watchOS 7. These improvements could make the Apple Watch more attractive to those who have been on the fence, and the reduced prices of the Series 5 watches could seal t...

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