Apple has big plans for the Apple Watch, ranging from new health features to a completely new design. Read on as we recap three things to expect from the upcoming Apple Watch – potentially cal...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/03/27/new-apple-watch-features-design-health/
After the US Department of Justice (DOJ) officially filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple , the company immediately defended itself against the accusations with a series of statements. Interes...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/03/22/apple-watch-compatible-android/
As part of its response to the United States DOJ lawsuit today , Apple confirmed that it at one point considered creating an Apple Watch for Android. The company tells me that it spent three year...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/03/21/apple-watch-android-apple-work/
After unveiling its new 3-in-1 Qi2 Magnetic Stand multi-device charger back at CES, Belkin has launched the new accessory. The BoostCharge Pro with Qi2 features fast wireless charging, flexibili...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/03/19/belkin-3-in-1-qi2-magnetic-stand-iphone-apple-watch/
Whether you’re trying to lose a few pounds and track your weight for other purposes, smart scales that sync data to the iPhone can be a fun and useful way to keep an eye your status. If you w...
One of the main new features of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 is something called “double tap” which lets users control the wearable by pinching their thumb and pointer finger. While t...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/03/15/how-to-turn-on-double-tap-on-any-apple-watch/
An interesting look behind the scenes of the court battle between Apple and health tech company Masimo reveals that jailbreaking an iPhone re-enables blood oxygen measurement on an Apple Watch ....
https://9to5mac.com/2024/03/13/blood-oxygen-measurement-apple-watch/
In celebration of Heart Month, the Apple Heart & Movement Study released updated trends in activity and cardio fitness, including which states are – and are not – meeting the recommended 150...
Tesla owners might soon be able to control their car using their Apple Watch, at least if Elon Musk is to be believed. In response to a question on social media about whether Tesla could add App...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/03/06/tesla-app-for-apple-watch-elon/
Professional “metal detectorist” Darick Langos says that Apple Watches have become a surprisingly big part of his business. According to to Langos, he has recovered more than 200 Apple Watche...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/03/06/apple-watch-lakes-metal-detectorist/
Alongside the new M3 MacBook Air this morning, Apple has also debuted new spring-style colors for iPhone 15 cases and Apple Watch bands. Notably, Apple hasn’t released any new colors for the...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/03/04/here-are-the-new-iphone-case-and-apple-watch-band-colors-for-spring/
We last week cast doubt on reports that the micro-LED Apple Watch Ultra project had been cancelled, and a new supply-chain report appears to confirm our view. It says that while Osram was in ...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/03/04/micro-led-apple-watch-ultra-project/
Ah, the joys of Apple supply-chain reports. Two reports yesterday said that Apple’s micro-LED Apple Watch Ultra project was apparently cancelled, based on a statement by an Apple display sup...
A major selling point for Apple Watch is the health features that come with the wearable. If you’re curious about what’s changed between the latest release and its predecessors, read along fo...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/02/28/apple-watch-series-9-vs-8-health-features/
The FDA blood glucose measurement statement yesterday seemed, on the face of it, to be bad news for anyone hoping to see the feature in a future Apple Watch . But while the health agency is ab...
Apple and other tech companies have been working on new non-invasive methods to monitor blood glucose levels through smartwatches and similar devices. However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administrati...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/02/21/fda-smartwatches-blood-glucose/
A retired accountant in Lawrenceville, New Jersey says that his Apple Watch SE – which he initially bought “to be cool” – turned out to be a life-saving purchase. “I wanted to be co...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/02/20/apple-watch-nj-low-heart-rate/
Apple Watch with watchOS 10 comes with a range of new health and fitness features with one in particular aimed at supporting mental health. Follow along for how to track mood on Apple Watch in th...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/02/20/track-mood-on-apple-watch-how-to/
One of the more useful changes to recent Apple Watch models is support for fast charging. This allows you to quickly top off your Apple Watch battery at much faster speeds than before. There are ...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/02/18/how-to-fast-charge-the-apple-watch/
A newly-published patent application describes a method for Apple Watch sweat measurement, which could provide useful data to athletes, as well as guiding fluid intake after exercise. The pat...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/02/15/apple-watch-sweat-measurement/
Peloton GymKit support is being withdrawn later this month, says the company. However, the company says that Apple Watch users won’t be left out in the cold … more…
Apple Watch added atrial fibrillation detection several years ago, and customers have benefited from the feature ever since. The latest example of making a difference comes from a couple out of S...
Apple has been handed a victory in its ongoing legal battle with AliveCor over the Apple Watch’s heart monitoring technology. AliveCor had alleged that Apple restricted third-party access to...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/02/06/apple-watch-alivecore-antitrust-lawsuit/
The annual Heart Month Challenge is back again this year for Apple Watch users. Scheduled for Valentine’s Day, here’s how to earn the special award and the special sticker pack for the event....
https://9to5mac.com/2024/02/06/apple-watch-heart-month-challenge-2/
Apple Watch has been helping customers discover life-saving ailments for nearly a decade now. The latest is a situation out of Florida involving a deputy sheriff and a persistent warning from the...
Nomad recently launched its latest limited edition Apple Watch band and iPhone case. The company says “Night Watch Red” was the top-requested hue from customers and I think Nomad nailed it. J...
Apple’s patent battle with Masimo is far from over . As it stands right now, Apple is still selling the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 in the United States, but with the contested blood oxyge...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/02/01/tim-cook-masimo-apple-watch-settlement/
Whether you’ve just gotten an Apple Watch or have had one for a while and just haven’t tracked your steps closely before, it’s easy to do. Follow along for how to see steps on Apple Watch i...
watchOS 10.4 and iOS 17.4 betas introduce a new toggle on Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2. The new setting is specifically to avoid a conflict between the Apple Watch and Apple Vision Pro when g...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/01/30/apple-watch-can-ignore-double-tap-gesture-when-using-vision-pro/
Apple Watch can be an amazing tool for health and fitness , but are you taking advantage of the useful data it records? Read along for how to see your Apple Watch heart rate history for a variety...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/01/29/apple-watch-heart-rate-history/
Among the valuable health features in watchOS is something Apple calls Cardio Recovery. Follow along for a detailed look at what the feature is, how to track it with Apple Watch, why it’s valua...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/01/26/cardio-recovery-apple-watch-iphone/
One of the valuable, and lesser-known health features of Apple Watch is cardio fitness. The measurement is based on your VO2 max which Apple Watch can estimate when recording three specific worko...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/01/25/how-to-use-cardio-fitness-apple-watch-and-iphone/
The Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 are embroiled in an ongoing ITC situation, which briefly barred the devices from being sold in the United States last month. This comes after the ...
HRV is a valuable health metric that’s measured by Apple Watch, however, there’s no native integration in watchOS or iOS to better understand and make use of the data – leaving that to thir...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/01/24/use-hrv-with-apple-watch-and-iphone/
Apple Watch for kids is something parents are embracing more and more. The New York Times once reported that Apple Watch adoption is happening among children as young as five. Parents are findin...
After having sales of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 banned in the US due to a patent dispute, Apple was able to put these models back in stores by switching off the blood oxygen feature. I...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/01/18/apple-watch-pulse-oximeter-off/
Apple on Thursday began selling revised models of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 in the US without the blood oxygen feature as the company faces a patent dispute with medical company Masim...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/01/18/masimo-apple-watch-blood-oxygen/
Whether it’s been a while since you’ve used the feature or never have – follow along for how to check blood oxygen with Apple Watch. We’ll also cover which models support the feature and ...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/01/18/check-blood-oxygen-with-apple-watch/
Nomad has launched its latest limited edition Apple Watch band and iPhone case today. Coming as the most-requested colorway is “Night Watch Red.” Read on for a closer look and the details on ...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/01/18/limited-edition-night-watch-red-nomad-band-and-iphone-case/
Apple has updated its online store to denote the modification required to avoid another import ban on Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2. Thanks to ongoing litigation with Masimo, Apple has disable...
As of today, all new and Ultra 2 models sold by Apple do not support the blood oxygen feature. This is due to an ongoing patent dispute with Masimo. But if you are buying an Apple Watch from eBa...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/01/18/apple-watch-series-9-model-blood-oxygen-available/
Earlier today, a US appeals court rejected Apple’s request to pause the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 ban as the company appeals an ITC ruling that the Apple Watch blood oxygen sensor infri...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/01/17/apple-watch-series-9-ultra-2-without-blood-oxygen-sensor/
The Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 with blood oxygen features will be banned from sale in the United States again, effective 5:00 pm ET on January 18, 2024. The US Court of Appeal...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/01/17/apple-watch-series-9-ultra-2-ban-part-two/
Following up on the slick limited edition Strike Sport Apple Watch band, Nomad is out with its latest limited-run band and iPhone case. Here are all the details on the new vibrant Racing Yellow f...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/01/15/racing-yellow-nomad-apple-watch-band-iphone-case-limited-edition/
The U.S. Customs agency has handed down its decision on whether Apple’s proposed redesign of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 is enough to circumvent infringing on two Masimo pa...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/01/15/apple-watch-blood-oxygen-feature-remove-ban/
For its final CES 2024 launch, Satechi has unveiled its 145W USB-C 4-Port Travel Charger with international adapters. The accessory is a GaN charger with a compact design and plenty of power for...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/01/11/satechi-launches-145w-gan-4-port-international-travel-charger/
At this point, it’s an open secret that Apple – at least at some point – considered launching a version of the Apple Watch Ultra in black titanium. On Tuesday, a new piece of evidence ha...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/01/09/apple-watch-ultra-black-titanium/
has shared its CES announcements with the headlining product being the new BaseLynx modular charging system. The flexible charging solution will come with Qi2 support to offer 15W wireless charg...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/01/08/scosche-baselynx-2-0-modular-charging-system-qi2/
A lesser-known feature of Apple Watch is the ability to enable top-of-the-hour Taptic Chimes. The handy capability works in both silent or ring modes and includes two customization options. Here�...
In Lake Pleasant, Arizona, the Apple Watch’s Crash Detection feature is being credited with helping emergency authorities locate a man after he was involved in an early morning car accident. Me...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/01/03/apple-crash-detection-praise-false-alarms/
Improving your health on your list for 2024? Here are 9 great Apple Watch health features to check out or revisit on Apple Watch. We’ll cover native features, third-party options, Apple Health-...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/01/02/best-apple-health-features-apple-watch-iphone-accessories/
A new report from CBS News this week shares the story of a Delaware student who says her Apple Watch helped save her life after she passed out from carbon monoxide poisoning. While we’ve see...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/01/02/apple-watch-carbon-monoxide-poisoning/
While the Apple Watch is back on the market , Apple’s patent dispute with medical device company Masimo is far from over. In a new interview with The Wall Street Journal , Masimo CEO Joe Kiani ...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/31/masimo-ceo-interview-apple-watch-ban/
If you just unwrapped a new Apple Watch this holiday season, there are a variety of tips and tricks that can help you get the most out of your new wearable. Read on for some guidance on our favor...
An Apple Watch is a great device for tracking health and fitness goals, and one important aspect of that is how much energy you’re burning. Follow along for how to see your calories burned on ...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/28/apple-watch-calories-burned-active-passive/
After a week of unavailability due to an ITC ban , the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 have returned to Apple’s online store . This comes after the US Court of Appeals for the Fede...
Two more stories have emerged this week, praising the Apple Watch’s ability to detect potentially life-saving health problems. This time around, both Apple Watch users sent an email to Apple CE...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/28/apple-watch-life-savings-stories-tim-cook-response/
Earlier today, the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 ban was put on pause thanks to a US appeals court. In a new statement to 9to5Mac, Apple has confirmed that its flagship Apple Watc...
Apple has won a temporary pause on the Apple Watch ban, thanks to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Apple has been unable to sell or import with blood oxygen sensors due to an on...
As the saga of the Apple Watch ban in the US continues , we’ve been learning more about what exactly led medical technology company Masimo to file a lawsuit against Apple years ago. A new Bloom...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/27/masimo-engineer-apple-watch-ban/
Whether it’s something recurring or an unexpected event, we all experience stress and anxiety. You may not have thought about it, but if you have an Apple Watch, there’s a useful tool on your...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/26/reduce-stress-relax-with-apple-watch/
What seemed impossible a few weeks ago has come to pass: Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Apple Watch Series 9 sales have been banned in the US after the International Trade Commission (ITC) ruled that t...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/26/alivecor-apple-watch-ban-patents/
Earlier today, the Biden administration formally announced its decision not to overturn the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Apple Watch Series 9 sales ban in the United States. In a statement to 9to5M...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/26/apple-watch-ban-apple-statement/
UPDATE: Here’s Apple’s statement to 9to5Mac on this decision: > At Apple, we work tirelessly to create products and services that > meaningfully impact users’ lives. It’...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/26/biden-administration-does-not-overturn-apple-watch-sales-ban/
As Apple Stores across the United States start to close for the day, the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 sales halt is officially going into effect. Apple removed its flagship Apple ...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/24/apple-watch-sales-ban-united-states/
I have been on the lookout for a 3-in-1 charging station for my Apple products that doesn’t break the bank. Don’t get me wrong – there are many options for 3-in-1 chargers, but it seems you...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/22/a-budget-3-in-1-charging-station-worth-considering/
The Apple Watch ban which yesterday saw the Series 9 and Ultra models removed from sale may not be the last. A Stanford law professor warns that we are likely to see more patent clashes betwe...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/22/apple-watch-ban-more-may-follow/
Moments ago, Apple removed the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 from its US online store in response to an impending ITC ban . Now, more details are emerging about what the ban will ...
You can no longer buy an Apple Watch Series 9 or Apple Watch Ultra 2 from Apple’s online store in the United States. As previously announced, Apple has removed its flagship Apple Watch models ...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/21/apple-watch-ban-apple-website/
There have been recurring rumors that a new Apple Watch band connector is in the works, rendering existing bands incompatible with future Watch models. There are three reasons to believe that ...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/21/new-apple-watch-band-connector-opinion/
The International Trade Commission has officially denied one of Apple’s last-ditch attempts to halt the looming Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 ban . This officially means Apple’...
Apple is once again said to be prepping for a big Apple Watch change. According to a new rumor this week, the band connection system for the next-generation Apple Watch has been “completely red...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/20/apple-watch-new-band-attachment-system/
In the latest developments ahead of the US Apple Watch ban taking effect later this week, the White House has shared that it is keeping a close eye on the situation. Meanwhile, Masimo’s CEO sh...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/19/white-house-tracking-apple-watch-ban/
We yesterday revealed the shock news that 2023 Apple Watch models would be withdrawn from sale before the holidays, following an earlier ruling that the devices infringe on patents held by healt...
Earlier today, 9to5Mac reported that Apple is set to halt sales of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 later this week following an ITC ruling . That ruling came as part of a long-r...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/18/apple-watch-ban-software-fix-report/
With a US ban on Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 starting this week , availability of the latest wearables from the company could dry up. But amid the uncertainty is an opportunity to consider ...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/18/comment-go-for-apple-watch-series-8/
In a statement to 9to5Mac, Apple has announced that it will soon halt sales of its flagship Apple Watch models in the United States. The Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 will no lon...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/18/apple-halting-apple-watch-series-9-and-apple-watch-ultra-2-sales/
The band is finally back in stock after being back-ordered since the launch of the Apple Watch Ultra 2 back in September. Nomad has launched its high-end Titanium Band and Steel Band today fo...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/18/nomad-titanium-and-steel-band-apple-watch/
In his latest Power On newsletter at Bloomberg, Mark Gurman shares what he’s expecting from Apple in 2024. While the company will naturally launch the iPhone 16 lineup in the fall, Mark highl...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/17/gurman-what-to-expect-from-apple-in-2024/
Researchers at Stanford University have published a new paper on how Apple Watch can help identify arrhythmia in children and young adults. As reported by MyHealthyApple , those researchers hav...
Expanding its premium charger lineup for iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods, Nomad is out with the new Stand One Max . The premium metal and glass design features official MagSafe support with 15W ...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/12/nomad-stand-one-max-magsafe-iphone-apple-watch-charger/
In addition to new features like the ability to log and access Health data with Siri, this week’s watchOS 10.2 update also makes it easier to switch watch faces on your Apple Watch. Here’s h...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/12/swipe-between-apple-watch-faces-watchos-10/
Apple released watchOS 10.2 for Apple Watch users today, with a few notable new features. One of the biggest changes is support for accessing and logging Health app data using Siri. In a new int...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/11/apple-watch-new-siri-health-features/
Alongside iOS 17.2 with a host of new features , Apple has also released watchOS 10.2 for Apple Watch users. This update includes updates to the Health app’s integration with Siri, an easier wa...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/11/apple-releases-watchos-10-2-for-apple-watch-heres-everything-new/
A new report from Fox19 this week shares the story of a Northern Kentucky woman who credits the Apple Watch with helping save her – and her baby’s – life. Veronica Williams says that, whi...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/08/apple-watch-high-heart-rate-2/
Even before Apple announced the Apple Watch Series 9, there were rumors that the company wanted to replace its leather accessories with something else. I was a bit skeptical about this since I’...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/07/finewoven-apple-watch-bands-leather/
Tracking a bike ride natively on iPhone is now possible with iOS 17 and Apple Watch with watchOS 10. The handy new feature makes use of Live Activities for a seamless experience to view heart rat...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/06/how-to-see-live-cycling-metrics-on-iphone/
So here’s a cool thing. Yesterday, I rejoined my old gym at the YMCA. It’s $64/month instead of $10/month at Planet Fitness, but that includes two hours of childcare – must-have for a singl...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/06/apple-watch-and-gymkit-can-turn-a-gym-into-a-gem/
You probably know by now that you can choose between two different Home screen designs for Apple Watch. While you used to be able to do that quickly with a long-press, that’s not available with...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/05/where-apple-watch-list-view-button-watchos-10/
The Apple Watch’s fall detection feature came to the rescue for a man in Georgia, according to a new report from Fox5 Atlanta . Mike Menand was on a hike in the Chattahoochee River National Rec...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/02/apple-watch-fall-detection-saves-georgia-life/
New market intelligence data suggests that the Apple Watch has seen its best ever Q3 shipments, up 7% year-on-year. The latest Apple Watch SE was credited with contributing “significantly” ...
iOS 17 comes with an updated Fitness app to more easily view your activity tracked by Apple Watch along with a redesigned trophy case, updates to sharing, and even tips from Apple Fitness+ traine...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/29/iphone-fitness-app-whats-new-ios-17/
A chance decision made early next year turned out to pay dividends some 18 months later: An Apple Watch worn overnight proved incredibly helpful when dealing with a bout of insomnia. Specifica...
I think a lot about trying to find a healthy balance with notifications from the Apple Watch. Some are useful because they reach you when your iPhone isn’t around. Others let you decide you c...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/24/managing-apple-watch-notifications/
The first Apple Watch was launched in stores in April 2015, but Apple had worked on the device long before. Now, thanks to rare Apple device collector Giulio Zompetti , we’ve been able to take ...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/21/pre-production-apple-watch-prototype/
The Apple Watch lineup is available in a number of different options and configurations, ranging from different case materials, colors, sizes, and more. One of the most important things to consid...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/15/cellular-apple-watch-worth-the-money/
After launching a fun glow-in-the-dark limited edition Apple Watch Sport Band in August , Nomad is out with its latest batch of rare bands. The new limited edition Strike Sport Apple Watch Band ...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/14/grab-limited-edition-nomad-strike-sport-apple-watch-band/
For years, John Hancock has made the Apple Watch available for (almost) free to customers participating in its Vitality Plus life insurance program. Now, this offer has been expanded to includ...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/13/free-apple-watch-if-you-exercise/
The new Double Tap gesture is the hero feature of the , allowing users to control their watch ‘hands-free’ without needing to touch the screen. Apple is certainly pushing the feature aggressi...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/10/the-new-apple-watch-double-tap-gesture-is-useful-sometimes/
With World Diabetes Day next week, we continue to learn interesting ways Apple Watch has helped users with diabetes. Las Vegas resident Josh Furman, who credits his Apple Watch Ultra with saving...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/08/apple-watch-fall-detection-diabetes/