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Black Nomad Stand One Max charging stand on household table with iPhone, Apple Watch Ultra, and AirPods Pro docked and charging.

Nomad’s new iPhone charger is ridiculous in all the right ways

Nomad has released the Stand One Max, an elegant 3-in-1 stand that provides fast charging for an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods.
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 next to the original Apple Watch Ultra.

This is how the Apple Watch needs to change in 2024

2023 was a good, but but quiet year for the Apple Watch. Here's what Apple needs to change in 2024 to make next year better.
A render of the Withings ScanWatch Nova watch.

This new Withings smartwatch puts the Apple Watch to shame

The ScanWatch Nova is Withings' latest smartwatch, and it has a design that would make even the Apple Watch Ultra 2 blush.
Renders of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 next to each other.

Apple Watch Series 9 vs. Ultra 2: don’t make a mistake

Whether you're strolling through midtown or scaling the Matterhorn, Apple's has you covered. But should you opt for the Series 9 or the more rugged Ultra 2?
The side of the Apple Watch Ultra with the Solo Loop band.

The best Apple Watch bands in 2023: our 20 favorite ones

These are the best Apple Watch bands and straps to stylize your timepiece. We've got a veritable feast of wristwear for every budget.
The Double Tap symbol on the Apple Watch Series 9.

Why the Apple Watch’s newest feature is doomed to fail

The Double Tap gesture control for the Apple Watch is great, but unfortunately, history shows similar tech doesn't always survive.
A person wearing the Google Pixel Watch 2.

Does the Google Pixel Watch work with an iPhone?

Google's Pixel Watch 2 packs in some nice improvements to give other Android smartwatches a run for their money — but is it a viable Apple Watch alternative?
A person using Double Tap on the Apple Watch Series 9.

Double Tap is the coolest Apple Watch feature I’ve used in ages

Double Tap may be a bit limited in what it can do, but that doesn't stop it being one of the coolest Apple Watch features I've used in a while.
iPhone 15 Pro showing One Drop app and kit.

How I use my Apple Watch and iPhone to manage my diabetes

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. The iPhone and Apple Watch are valuable tools for diabetes management — here's how I use them to control my diabetes.
The Palette watch face on the Apple Watch Series 9.

Apple Watch is bringing back a popular feature soon

Many Apple Watch users were dismayed to find that with the launch of watchOS 10, you could no longer swipe to change the watch face. That's about to change.
Leaked render of OnePlus Watch 2.

Here’s our first look at OnePlus’ next Apple Watch killer

OnePlus’ next smartwatch has just popped up in an apparent design leak, but more than the standout looks, it’s the promise of a Wear OS shift that’s excites us.
The G-Shock GW-9500 Mudman on some mud and grass.

I wore a G-Shock watch that rivals the Apple Watch Ultra 2

I left my Apple Watch Ultra at home and wore a new G-Shock Mudman instead, and I saw how it could possibly replace Apple's big smartwatch.
Apple Watch update feature image

The 22 best Apple Watch faces you should be using

You can overhaul the look of your Apple Watch and customize it with useful information using the right watch face. We rounded up the best Apple Watch faces.
Exercise data showing on the Apple Watch Series 9.

The Apple Watch could get two amazing health features next year

The next Apple Watch in 2024 will reportedly be able to measure anomalies in a person's blood pressure levels and detect signs of sleep apnea.
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 next to the original Apple Watch Ultra.

Waiting for the Apple Watch Ultra 3? We have bad news

If you decided not to purchase an Apple Watch Ultra 2 this year, we have some bad news. There might not be an Apple Watch Ultra 3, at least not in 2024.
The Nike Globe watch face on the Apple Watch Series 9.

I’d love to buy an Apple Watch, but there’s something stopping me

The Apple Watch looks like it would be my perfect smartwatch, but I won't buy one for one very annoying reason.
The Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Series 8 showing the ambient displays.

Apple Watch Series 9 vs. Series 8: everything new and different

The Apple Watch Series 9 is an outstanding smartwatch. But do you really need it if you already have an Apple Watch Series 8?
Apple Watch Series 9 at 2000 nits brightness.

Apple is investigating an issue with flickering Apple Watch displays

Apple is reported to be investigating an issue with the Apple Watch that's causing the display on some of the devices to flicker.
An Apple Watch Ultra 2 showing the Double Tab icon in Smart Stack.

I tried Double Tap on my Apple Watch. Here’s why I love it

Double Tap is a promising new feature for the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2. I used it on my Apple Watch, and I love it. Here's why.
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Apple is done with the $17,000 gold Apple Watch Edition

Apple will no longer fix or offer any other kind of service for the first-generation of Apple Watches, including the 18-karat gold Apple Watch Edition.
watchOS 10 watch face modular ultra.

Is watchOS 10 causing battery drain? Here’s what we know

Some Apple Watch users have reported experiencing a significant battery drain issue since installing the watchOS 10 update. Is there a problem with the update?
Apple Watch Sleep App feat image.

How to track your sleep with an Apple Watch

Tracking your sleep with an Apple Watch is a great way to regulate your sleep time and feel rested all day. We show you how it's done.
A person using a laptop with a set of code seen on the display.

Update your Apple devices now to fix these dangerous exploits

Three actively exploited vulnerabilities have just been discovered in a huge number of Apple devices. Update yours now to ensure it stays safe from hackers.
An Apple Watch showing the watchOS 10 Developer Beta update.

How to download watchOS 10 on your Apple Watch

Apple has released watchOS 10, reimagining the Apple Watch experience. Here's how to get it onto your wrist now.
Smart Stack with activity and sleep widgets on an Apple Watch Ultra.

Can my Apple Watch get watchOS 10? Here’s every supported model

The new watchOS 10 update includes redesigned apps, a variety of new watch faces, and more. But will your Apple Watch get it?
Renders of the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Apple Watch Ultra next to each other.

Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs. Apple Watch Ultra: should you upgrade?

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is bound to be the best Apple Watch you can buy. But should you upgrade if you already have the original Apple Watch Ultra?
An Apple Watch Hermes band.

Hermès offers new range of non-leather – and leather – bands for Apple Watch

Following speculation that Apple's partnership with Hermès could be about to end, the relationship appears as solid as ever following Apple's Wonderlust event.
Apple Watch bands by Hermes.

Hermès removes all leather Apple Watch bands from its site

It's not yet clear if the move confirms recent reports that partner Apple is planning to pivot away from leather accessories for its range of devices.
A person wearing the Apple Watch Series 8.

Wearing this smartwatch again reminded me why it’s still the best you can get

I put the Apple Watch Series 8 back on ahead of the Apple Watch Series 9's announcement, and it made me wish I had worn it more this past year.
a Nomad Rugged Case and band on a wooden table

This case turned my Apple Watch into an Apple Watch Ultra … kind of

Have a normal Apple Watch, but wish it had durability similar to the Apple Watch Ultra? Nomad's new Rugged Case offers exactly that, and I got to use it.
Overhead view of an Apple Watch Ultra resting on a wooden patio.

I ditched my Apple Watch 6 months ago. Here’s why I’m going back

Earlier this year, I decided to leave my Apple Watch behind for a different smartwatch. Nearly six months later, I'm going back to it. Here's why.
An Apple Watch Series 5 and an Apple Watch Ultra with an assortment of various Apple Watch bands.

Apple made a huge Apple Watch mistake 8 years ago

The Apple Watch is pretty iconic in 2023. But if a new report is true, one of its oldest features could soon be a big problem.
Apple Watch Ultra being worn showing off the Action Button.

Dear Apple, please don’t release an Apple Watch Ultra 2 this year

We're only a few weeks away from Apple's fall event, which would bring new iPhones and Apple Watches. But here's why an Apple Watch Ultra 2 would be a waste.
FaceTime call alert.

This hidden Apple Watch feature is better than I could have imagined

Apple's watchOS 10 update has a lot of upgrades for the Apple Watch. But there's one in particular that's more amazing than I had imagined.