While the Apple Watch collects a bunch of health-related information, it doesn't have many features related to biometric authentication. According to a new patent from the company, however, that could change in the near future. Future Apple Watch models could incorporate sensors to detect skin texture.

The Apple Watch Series 4 was updated almost a week ago with a new feature that allows users to take electrocardiogram tests -- and already it seems like the new feature is saving lives. In fact, just over the weekend a Richmond, Virginia resident was alerted to the possibility that he may have AFib.

Apple already ruled the smartwatch market with the Apple Watch Series 3, but the Series 4 elevates it to new levels with more screen, a sleeker design, and a world-first electrocardiogram app that lets you keep tabs on your ticker.

Smartwatches are pretty good these days, provided you make the right buying decision. We recommend either the Samsung Galaxy Watch or the Apple Watch Series 4 -- but which is better? We put the two watches head-to-head in a specification showdown to find out which you should buy.

Apple officially released its WatchOS 5 for its Apple Watch lineup. WatchOS 5 bring some huge changes and additions to the Apple Watch. There’s a new walkie-talkie mode, improved health-tracking features, and more -- all of which is set to show up on the Apple Watch Series 4.

Spotify subscribers will are now able to jam out to their favorite tunes on their favorite workout accessory, as the Swedish streaming service has offically released the first version of its official Apple Watch app. Users can play and pause music, and use popular Spotify Connect features.

Apple pulled its WatchOS 5.1 software update following several reports that users installed the update only to find their watch has been bricked. A new version of the update has been released, WatchOS 5.1.1 -- which should prevent the issue from happening. It also comes with new features and improvements.

The Apple Watch Series 4 refines everything that we love about this smartwatch. If you want to get your hands on Apple's best device yet, we're offering a lucky reader a chance to win an Apple Watch Series 4 and Casetify strap bundle -- a $700 value -- totally free.

While most of the buzz surrounding Apple has been about the iPhone XR, the company has also introduced a new accessory to its lineup for the Apple Watch. First spotted by 9to5 Mac, a new USB-C charger for the smartwatch is currently listed on Apple's site and will be available starting October 24.

Skydio's clever R1 autonomous drone now has its own Apple Watch app, making flight preparations simpler than ever. The $2,000 flying machine is now also available at Apple Stores in the U.S. and Canada, marking its first availability beyond the company's own online store.

The idea that the new Apple Watch Series 4 might be able to save lives with its ECG and heart-tracking functionality is very exciting. We spoke to a leading cardiac electrophysiologist and makers of another ECG device to find out how it works and what it might mean for wearers.

The Apple Watch Series 4 is officially here, and it comes packed with not only a larger display, but a bunch of additional health features. Aside from the Apple store, the smartwatch is available through Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, AT&T, and more. Here's where to buy it.

The shiny new Apple Watch Series 4 could be the best wearable we've seen yet, but how does it compare to the already loved Fitbit Versa? We compare everything from design to specs, price, and operating system to find a winner in each category. Which smartwatch will reign supreme? Find out right here.

WatchOS 5 is Apple's next big update for its thriving Apple Watch ecosystem. But for the first time, not every Apple Watch will be getting this major OS update. But don't worry; here's a guide to which Apple Watches are getting updated to WatchOS 5, and how you can find out which Apple Watch you have.

We're just around the corner from Apple's "Gather Round" fall event, where the company is expected to unveil a slew of new products including three new iPhones and a new Apple Watch. Here's what to expect at the event, from the iPhone to perhaps even a new Mac Mini.

According to a recent report from IDC, the wearable market is growing -- and as is to be expected, Apple, with the Apple Watch, is at the top of the list. Currently, the company commands a hefty 17 percent of the market, which is up from the 13 percent that it had last year.

According to a job listing from Apple's own job website, Apple could be looking at making its own dedicated health-tracking processors. Known as ASICs, these chips are dedicated to health monitoring features on wearables, and if true, could mean Apple will add more features to the next Apple Watch.

If you're in the mood for some Cupertino gear but don't want to wait until Black Friday, then you're in luck: Best Buy is slashing prices during its limited-time Apple sale. Find deals that can save you as much as $300 on everything from MacBooks to iPhones.

Apple recorded its best-ever third-quarter earnings in the most recent quarter thanks largely to the increased average iPhone price. Apple sold about as many iPhones as it did in the same quarter last year, but because of the more expensive iPhone X, it posted higher revenue.

According to the latest report by Canalys, Apple has claimed a majority of smartwatch shipments for the second quarter of 2018. Of the 10 million units shipped during the quarter, the company shipped 3.5 million Apple Watches. While shipment has grown, Apple's market share decreased.

The proposed $200 billion in U.S. trade tariffs on specific Chinese manufactured goods could result in significant price increases for a wide range of mobile gadgets. Listed products from Apple, Fitbit, Sonos, and other companies could each be hit with 10 percent price bumps if the proposed tariffs are approved.

Been holding out on a better deal for the Apple Watch Series 3? Best Buy may have the deal for you. The company is selling the Apple Watch Series 3 for as much as $50 off -- meaning you can get the device for as little as $279. That's one of the cheapest prices we've seen for the device yet.

The Apple Watch already does things like shows you the time when you raise your wrist, but soon the gesture controls on the Apple Watch may get a whole lot better, if Apple's latest patent is anything to go by. The patent describes using light sensors to detect movements of the tissue under your skin.

Apple has launched the latest and greatest consumer versions of its operating systems, including iOS 11.4.1, WatchOS 4.3.2, and tvOS 11.4.1. The new operating systems are largely incremental upgrades, and bring with them a series of bug fixes, along with improvements to Find My AirPods.

Apple is working hard at improving the battery life of the Apple Watch, but doing so may not involve a bigger battery -- instead, the company may turn to refining and tweaking the power saving mode on the Apple Watch to automatically kick in when the watch reaches a certain battery level.

If you're looking to accessorize your Apple Watch, your roster of options just shrank a bit. The iEmpire has quietly removed the Modern Buckle Apple Watch band from its lineup, marking the first time that the company has completely eliminated an entire material. It's still available in other countries.

Remember when tracking your steps, your calories, even your heartbeat throughout the day was the thing? People even wore multiple devices while doing workouts, from cadence monitors to heart-rate tracking chest straps. Turns out people are growing tired of the quantified self. In fact, tech columnist Joshua Fruhlinger has discovered that going for a ride without any tech is a much more enjoyable experience.

If you want to free Alexa from your Amazon Echo and instead find her a home on your wrist, there's a new app that can help with that. Meet Voice in a Can, a new third-party app that allows you to use Alexa on your Apple Watch. No longer will you be tied to Siri when using your Apple Watch.

Apple is always working on ways to improve the camera in the iPhone, and a new patent shows that it could be working on ways to deliver Portrait Mode photos with only one camera sensor -- just like the Google Pixel. Apple was also awarded a patent for a blood pressure-sensing Watch band.

A new class-action lawsuit alleges that Apple has been negligent in its dealing with flaws with the Apple Watch, refusing to fix outstanding problems with screen damage and failing to redesign it to avoid the issue in the future. The plaintiffs are seeking $5 million in compensation for their troubles.

In a battle of smartwatch flagships, we pit Fitbit's newest product, the Versa, against Apple's latest in smartwatch technology -- the Apple Watch Series 3. How well does the fitness-tracking giant's second attempt at a full-featured smartwatch fare against Apple's tried and true wearable?

It looks like Apple is prepping a new Apple Watch face in celebration of Pride Month in June. The watch face was spotted in the code for iOS 11.4 and basically shows threads of color moving across the screen, that move when the display is touched. You can expect more information to be announced at WWDC.

Before you write off the Apple Watch as just another luxury accessory from the iEmpire that you don't need, you may want to keep in mind  that this is one accessory that has life-saving capabilities. A teenager from Florida saw this firsthand after undergoing a frightening medical emergency, as did another man.

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