watchOS 9 Tips and Tricks
How Apple Watch low power mode works, and what it turns off
Low Power Mode is in watchOS 9, extending the battery life of the Apple Watch by reducing overall power usage. Here's how to activate it, and what it turns off.
By Malcolm Owen |
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