Apple Watch

Apple issues watchOS 8 developer beta 5 for testing

Apple's fifth developer beta for watchOS 8 is now available for testing just a day after the company released beta versions of iOS 15, iPadOS 15 and tvOS 15.

Wesley Hilliard | 3 years ago

BlueJeans video conferencing adds Apple Health sharing support

Verizon's BlueJeans Telehealth service is integrating with the Apple Health app to let users share their medical data as part of its virtual health consultations.

William Gallagher | 3 years ago

Apple Watch ECG could have required an additional armband

Apple considered other ways to measure a user's heart using an ECG before launching the Apple Watch Series 4, including using an armband and wirelessly-connected electrodes.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

ProMotion display a major draw for 'iPhone 13,' says survey

Close to half of iPhone owners intend to upgrade to the "iPhone 13," a survey indicates, with 120Hz ProMotion, hidden Touch ID, and an always-on display seemingly the most-wanted features, while little love is given to the "mini" model.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

Apple's child safety initiative & leaked Thunderbolt 5 specs — This Week in Apple

In the latest "This Week in Apple," we discuss Apple's new child safety initiative including CSAM detection in photos, leaked specs for Thunderbolt 5, leaked regulatory filings for Apple Watch, and more.

Andrew O'Hara | 3 years ago

Apple Watch credited with saving man's life after fall

Apple Watch has been credited with saving yet another life after alerting emergency services to what could have been a fatal fall.

AppleInsider Staff | 3 years ago

Twelve South ActionSleeve 2 review: great for the fitness-focused

Get the Apple Watch out of the way of your workouts by using the Twelve South ActionSleeve 2, a simple sleeve that places the Apple Watch on your bicep.

Wesley Hilliard | 3 years ago

Apple Wallet student ID support rolls out to more schools in US, Canada

Apple has announced an expansion of support for mobile student IDs in the iOS and watchOS Wallet app across several universities in the U.S. and Canada.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

Apple must face Apple Watch patent infringement lawsuit, court rules

Apple must face a patent infringement lawsuit alleging that it cribbed heart rate sensor technology for the Apple Watch, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled Monday.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

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Two new Macs, 'Apple Watch Series 7' pop up in regulatory filings

Ahead of any announcement from Apple, the Eurasian Economic Commission has added details for two new Mac models, plus the "Apple Watch Series 7."

William Gallagher | 3 years ago

Apple job listing hints at work on Class II medical device

Apple is looking to hire a regulatory project manager that will help the company develop a Class II medical device or feature likely related to the Apple Watch or iPhone.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

Apple releases watchOS 7.6.1 update with bug fixes, security updates

Apple has released watchOS 7.6.1, a minor update to the Apple Watch operating system that likely only contains bug fixes and security updates.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

Apple's wearables revenue surpasses Mac and iPad in Q3

After trailing behind both the Mac and iPad sales in Apple's last quarter, revenue from wearables including Apple Watch have now exceeded both.

William Gallagher | 3 years ago

Thousands of undeclared Apple AirPods Pro, Apple Watches seized at Mumbai airport

More than 6,000 AirPods Pro were seized by the customs department at the Mumbai International Airport in a consignment of undeclared goods.

Amber Neely | 3 years ago

Apple Watch 'black box' algorithms unreliable for medical research [u]

Apple's use of algorithms to analyze data may be an issue for medical research, after a Harvard professor discovered inconsistencies in data from one Apple Watch accessed at different times.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

Zens 4-in-1 wireless charger powers MagSafe iPhones and three other devices

Zens has launched a 4-in-1 wireless charger, an all-in-one charging station that provides power to a MagSafe-equipped iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods, and a fourth device at the same time.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

Australians can add digital health insurance cards to Apple Wallet

Australian iPhone users will be able to use their mobile devices as part of their healthcare experience, with HICAPS practitioners in the country now accepting digital health insurance cards held in Apple Wallet.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

Wristcam review: The most feature-complete Apple Watch accessory to date

Designed to be a wearable camera with full integration with the Apple Watch, Wristcam is an impressive achievement that pushes the watchOS platform to its absolute limits. It's a unique product that will ultimately only appeal to a niche market because of its price tag.

Neil Hughes | 3 years ago

LifeProof announces its first case for Apple Watch, made from reclaimed ocean plastics

Protect your Apple Watch with a slim, low-profile, eco-friendly case designed by LifeProof.

Amber Neely | 3 years ago

Apple's MagSafe Battery, iOS 14.7, 'iPhone 13' leaks on the AppleInsider podcast

On this week's AppleInsider podcast, your hosts discuss the iOS 14.7 release, we explore the current state of streaming services, talk new "iPhone 13" rumors, and more!