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How to close apps on Apple Watch in watchOS 8

While it may not be obvious how to close or force quit apps on the Apple Watch, watchOS 8 makes it easy with just a few button presses — here's how to do it.

Amber Neely | 2 years ago

Twelve South announces workout-friendly ActionBand for Apple Watch

Take your gym experience to the next level by snagging TwelveSouth's new ActionBand — a soft, absorbent Apple Watch band designed to keep up with your most intense workout sessions.

Amber Neely | 3 years ago

Apple execs discuss Apple Watch Series 7 challenges & design process

In a new interview, two of Apple's design execs offer some insight into how they implemented features and overcame challenges when designing the Apple Watch Series 7.

Amber Neely | 3 years ago

Apple Watch emergency call feature saves bicyclist struck by car

British cyclist Jay Dixon says he might not be alive after a car hit him, if it weren't for his Apple Watch detecting his fall, and summoning help.

William Gallagher | 3 years ago

Apple Watch & iPhone may automatically call 911 after car crash in 2022

Your Apple Watch or iPhone could automatically call 911 after a car accident, with a new report claiming that Apple is planning to introduce crash detection to its mobile devices in 2022.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

Examining Apple's record-breaking and supply constrained Q4 2021 earnings

Apple broke records during the September quarter, even though it missed Wall Street expectations. Here's how Apple's Q4 2021 stacks up versus the company's previous quarters and years.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

Apple Watch central to 'landmark' University of Michigan health study

Early results from a University of Michigan three-year health study using Apple Watch are already presenting clinicians with wide-ranging data from previously underrepresented groups.

William Gallagher | 3 years ago

Next Apple Watch Activity Challenge honors Veterans Day

Apple's next Apple Watch Activity Challenge celebrates Veterans Day, with users of the wearable able to earn a limited edition award and animated stickers by completing a workout on Nov. 11.

AppleInsider Staff | 3 years ago

Hands on: Should you buy the Nike or standard aluminum Apple Watch Series 7

If you're pondering a new Apple Watch Series 7 purchase and are torn between the Nike and standard aluminum versions, check out this hands-on with a breakout of all the differences and our recommendation.

Andrew O'Hara | 3 years ago

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No plans for third-party Apple Watch face store, Apple executives say

A pair of Apple executives recently detailed some of the optimizations to watchOS made specifically to suit the Apple Watch Series 7, as well as some of the decisions that they have made for third-parties.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

'Apple Watch Pro' branding revealed in 2015 demo unit

Images of an "Apple Watch Pro" logo surfaced online Monday, suggesting Apple at one time mulled alternative branding for its top-tier wearable.

Mikey Campbell | 3 years ago

Apple issues watchOS 8.1 update for Apple Watch

Apple has released its update for watchOS to Apple Watch owners, bringing the wearable device's operating system up to watchOS 8.1, in what is thought to be a bug-fix and performance improvement release.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

Apple again reported to be working on blood glucose monitoring for Apple Watch

A new report claims that suppliers are developing a blood glucose monitor with Apple, using short-wavelength infrared sensors intended for the Apple Watch.

William Gallagher | 3 years ago

'Unleashed' was likely Apple's last major event of 2021

Apple is likely done with major hardware announcements for 2021 after introducing a long-awaited MacBook Pro redesign, new AirPods and fresh HomePod mini colors at its "Unleashed" event this week, according to a report Friday.

AppleInsider Staff | 3 years ago

The best Apple Watch Series 7 third-party bands for 2021

Now that the Apple Watch Series 7 has finally rolled out to customers across the globe — and it's getting harder to get what you want from Apple — it's time to expand your wardrobe with some of our favorite Apple Watch bands.

AppleInsider Staff | 3 years ago

Apple Watch Series 7 teardown reveals big screen changes, minor battery upgrade

Repair specialist iFixit performed its customary teardown of Apple Watch Series 7 this week, revealing unannounced component specifications and highlighting tentpole features like the wearable's larger screen.

AppleInsider Staff | 3 years ago

Apple Watch Series 7 band options keep disappearing from Apple's store

It's not just Apple's devices like the Apple Watch Series 7 that are hard to get, the company is having a hard time keeping its own bands in stock too.

William Gallagher | 3 years ago

Future Apple Watch bands could include a stretchable blood pressure cuff

Apple continues to pursue adding accurate blood pressure measurement to the Apple Watch, and now that research includes potentially utilizing a stretchable Watch band.

William Gallagher | 3 years ago

Apple Pay nets WAON, nanaco prepaid card support in Japan

Japanese prepaid cards WAON and nanaco launched Apple Pay support with special Wallet integrations on Wednesday, bringing two of the country's three major e-Money systems into the fold.

Mikey Campbell | 3 years ago

Apple Watch Series 7 review: Bigger than you think

Despite lacking new health features or performance improvements, the larger display on Apple Watch Series 7 makes it a compelling upgrade and the best smartwatch you can buy.