Apple Watch Series 3

Apple releases watchOS 8.7 with bug fixes and security updates

The final release of watchOS 8.7 featuring bug fixes is now available to download.

Darryl Boxberger | 2 years ago

Don't buy an Apple Watch Series 3 in 2022

If you're in the market for a new Apple Watch, there are plenty of reasons why you should avoid the Apple Watch Series 3 and very few good reasons to actually buy one.

Mike Peterson | 2 years ago

It's time for Apple to revisit these iconic products

Amidst all the other updates in the last year, Apple has forgotten some of the products in its portfolio. Here are five things that we think Apple should show some love.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

It's time for Apple to retire the Apple Watch Series 3

The Apple Watch Series 3 was first unveiled in 2017 and has been kept around as a low-cost wearable. After a five-year run, it's finally time for Apple to kill it off.

Mike Peterson | 2 years ago

Three Apple Watch models expected for 2022 as Series 3 retires

The next Apple Watch updates will consist of three models, a Sunday report claims, but while the generational changes won't necessarily involve major sensor alterations, it may also involve Apple retiring the Apple Watch Series 3.

Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago

Apple releases watchOS 8.0.1 fixing Apple Watch Series 3 issues

Apple has released watchOS 8.0.1, a bug fix and performance improvement update that fixes watchOS 8 issues for Apple Watch Series 3 users.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

This is the Apple Watch you should buy in 2021

The Apple Watch lineup is as expansive as ever, with a multitude of models available for users, including the new Apple Watch Series 7. To make things easier, we'll tell you exactly which Apple Watch you should buy among all models of the Series 7, the still-available Series 3, and the Apple Watch SE.

Andrew O'Hara | 3 years ago

Prototype reveals Apple considered cellular Apple Watch Series 2

A supposed Apple Watch Series 2 prototype reveals Apple was working to introduce a cellular version of its wearable in 2016, and experimenting with gold stainless steel casings.

AppleInsider Staff | 3 years ago

Latest iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8 betas enable software updates with minimal storage

In what could be a boon for owners of older Apple Watch models, like the Apple Watch Series 3, Apple's latest beta versions of iOS 15, iPadOS 15 and watchOS 8 allow devices with less than 500MB of storage to perform an update without additional steps.

AppleInsider Staff | 3 years ago

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Apple Watch Series 3 prototype sports 'Smart Connectors' for bands

An alleged Apple Watch Series 3 prototype appears to sport some type of smart connector system, hinting at the company's past experimentation with smart bands.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

Apple now tells users to unpair Apple Watch Series 3 before updating

Apple is now prompting Apple Watch Series 3 users to unpair and restore their device before installing a watchOS update.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

Lawsuit claims Apple Watch infringes on activity monitoring patent

Apple has been slapped with a new lawsuit alleging that the Apple Watch infringes on a patent related to health devices that monitor physical activity.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

Some Apple Watch Series 3 owners dealing with crashes after watchOS 7 update

Some owners of the Apple Watch Series 3 have complained about the update to watchOS 7 causing crashes and shutdowns, in what could be early teething issues for the operating system.

Malcolm Owen | 4 years ago

Apple Fitness+ will offer workouts on any screen

Apple has introduced Fitness+, a workout app that combines videos with Apple Watch data to get users healthy.

Malcolm Owen | 4 years ago

Super slow motion video highlights Apple Watch water ejection feature

A new video from popular YouTube channel "The Slow Mo Guys" gets up close with Apple Watch's water lock feature, which plays a series of tones to expel liquid from the device chassis and away from its speaker.

AppleInsider Staff | 4 years ago

Analyst demands $250 Apple Watch — but there already is one

An Apple stock analyst suggested today that Apple will sell 10 times the volume of Apple Watches that they do now, if they would just listen to him. However, Apple has already been doing what he wants them to do for some time.

William Gallagher | 4 years ago

Apple's wearables segment hits new record in Q1, size of Fortune 150 company

During Apple's first quarter earnings call on Tuesday, Apple CEO Tim Cook touted a new all-time revenue record set by its wearable business driven by strong demand for Apple Watch and AirPods.

Andrew O'Hara | 4 years ago

Apple sued over atrial fibrillation optical sensor in Apple Watch

A doctor has launched a lawsuit alleging that Apple is willfully violating a patent surrounding the technologies used in the Apple Watch to detect atrial fibrillation optically.

Mike Wuerthele | 4 years ago

Apple Watch styles drop to $169 (record low prices); AirPods fall to $139 at Amazon

Fresh early Black Friday markdowns have been issued at Amazon, with Apple Watch devices dropping to new record low prices thanks to discounts of up to $350 off. Meanwhile, Apple AirPods have received another price cut, knocking the earphones down to $139 while supplies last.

Christine McKee | 5 years ago

Apple to replace cracked screens on select aluminum Apple Watch Series 2 and Series 3 models

Apple on Friday launched a repair program to address a "very rare" screen cracking issue reported by owners of older aluminum Apple Watch models, with the company set to replace faulty displays free of charge.