The Mac Observer
News Deals Round-Ups How-To iPhone 18 iPhone Duo Watch iOS 27 Apple TV
Login

Apple Watch

Jeff Williams Hints at an Apple Disruption in Health Care with AI
News

Jeff Williams Hints at an Apple Disruption in Health Care with AI

Bryan Chaffin · October 23, 2017

Speaking at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s 30th anniversary celebration in Taipei, Mr. Williams said the world is “at an inflection point.”

John Hancock Life Insurance Customers can get Apple Watch Series 3 for $25
News

John Hancock Life Insurance Customers can get Apple Watch Series 3 for $25

Andrew Orr · October 23, 2017

According to the stipulations, as long as you exercise regularly for two years, you can keep the watch for free. If you don’t exercise, members will have to pay it off in installments.

Use Your Apple Watch Digital Crown to Zoom Photos
Tips

Use Your Apple Watch Digital Crown to Zoom Photos

Jeff Butts · October 20, 2017

Being able to use your Apple Watch as a remote shutter release is one thing, but having full control over zooming your iPhone camera from your wrist is pretty darned cool.

Apple Fixes Several Bugs with watchOS 4.1 Developer Beta 4
News

Apple Fixes Several Bugs with watchOS 4.1 Developer Beta 4

Bryan Chaffin · October 20, 2017

Resolved issues in watchOS DB4 include Activity reminders for standing, app notifications including the app icon, prompts for iCloud Music Library, issues with the Radio app, and Siri settings.

Podcast
The Mac Observer Show

KRACK Update and China's Apple Watch LTE Ban - TMO Daily Observations 2017-10-19

Jeff Gamet · October 19, 2017 · Add Comment

Dave Hamilton and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet for an update on the KRACK Wi-Fi hack, plus they look at China blocking LTE support for the Apple Watch Series 3.

VIew all episodes
China Shuts Down Apple Watch LTE Support Over Tracking Concerns
News

China Shuts Down Apple Watch LTE Support Over Tracking Concerns

Jeff Gamet · October 19, 2017

China shut down LTE support for Apple Watch Series 3, and it’s likely over fears the smartwatch will be used to by other governments to track its citizens.

Changing Which Card Apple Watch Uses for Apple Pay
Tips

Changing Which Card Apple Watch Uses for Apple Pay

Jeff Butts · October 18, 2017

Even though it’s much easier and more intuitive, after demonstrating how to switch Apple Pay cards on the iPhone, Jeff Butts realized it might be a good idea to show folks how to do the same thing on the Apple Watch.

Top 5 Apple Watch Fitness and Health Apps to Get Moving
Tips

Top 5 Apple Watch Fitness and Health Apps to Get Moving

Andrew Orr · October 11, 2017

In the Watch app on iPhone, Apple doesn’t provide a list of categories like the App Store. You can search for apps, but otherwise you’re stuck with the apps shown on the main screen.

watchOS 4: How to See Favorites Instead of Recent Apps in the Dock
Tips

watchOS 4: How to See Favorites Instead of Recent Apps in the Dock

Jeff Butts · October 10, 2017

If you’ve found that your Apple Watch’s Dock (the list of apps accessed by pressing the side button) has switched away from your favorites to the stuff you opened recently, never fear! We’re going to tell you how to change this behavior back and reclaim your favorite apps list.

Apple Rolls Out watchOS 4.1 Developer Beta 2
News

Apple Rolls Out watchOS 4.1 Developer Beta 2

Jeff Gamet · October 9, 2017

Along with iOS 11.1 developer beta 2, Apple released watchOS 4.1 developer beta 2 on Monday.

Unlimited Data Plans May Not Work With Apple Watch LTE
News

Unlimited Data Plans May Not Work With Apple Watch LTE

Andrew Orr · October 7, 2017

Some people report they can add the LTE watch to their grandfathered plan with the help of an AT&T representative. The watch can be set up as an independent wearable and linked to your account with NumberSync.

Podcast
Apple’s iTunes Decisions, Apple Music Plans, the Need for LTE, More – ACM 431

Apple's iTunes Decisions, Apple Music Plans, the Need for LTE, More - ACM 431

Bryan Chaffin · October 4, 2017 · 1 Comment

In Episode 431, Bryan and Jeff dig into four topics, and they didn’t even run late. They discuss Apple’s App Store-ectomy from iTunes, Jimmy Iovine’s plans for Apple Music, FM radios in our iPhones, and whether or not Jeff is going to regret not getting LTE in his new Apple Watch Series 3.

VIew all episodes
Apple Watch gets LTE Connectivity Fix with watchOS 4.0.1 Update
News

Apple Watch gets LTE Connectivity Fix with watchOS 4.0.1 Update

Jeff Gamet · October 4, 2017

Apple released watchOS 4.0.1 on Wednesday with a fix for a problem where some Apple Watch Series 3 models with cellular connectivity support were connecting to unauthenticated public Wi-Fi networks.

Getting Rid of the ‘Now Playing’ Screen on watchOS 4
News

Getting Rid of the 'Now Playing' Screen on watchOS 4

Jeff Butts · September 27, 2017

It’s annoying, its settings are hidden, but stopping “Now Playing” from taking over your Apple Watch is actually pretty easy, once you know where to look.

Podcast
Apple Context Machine Podcast Logo

High Sierra in the Wild, Apple Watch Apps, Tech-palooza - ACM 430

Jeff Gamet · September 27, 2017 · Add Comment

Jeff Butts joins Jeff while Bryan is out of town to share macOS High Sierra experiences so far, talk about the state of Apple Watch apps, plus nerd out on Arduino and Raspberry Pi.

VIew all episodes
watchOS 4: How to Activate the Flashlight Strobe and Red Light Modes
Tips

watchOS 4: How to Activate the Flashlight Strobe and Red Light Modes

John Martellaro · September 26, 2017

The watchOS 4 control panel introduces a flashlight with three modes. Here’s how to activate them.

iFixit Apple Watch Series 3 Finds LTE with Series 2 Guts
News

iFixit Apple Watch Series 3 Finds LTE with Series 2 Guts

Jeff Gamet · September 25, 2017

Turns out a lot of what’s inside an Apple Watch Series 3 is pretty much the same as what’s in an Apple Watch Series 2.

Podcast
The Mac Observer Show

Setting Up Your New iPhone and Apple Watch, Terminal Tinkering Debut - TMO Daily Observations 2017-09-22

Jeff Gamet · September 22, 2017 · Add Comment

Jeff Butts and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to share their tips on making the transition to your new iPhone and Apple Watch, plus Mr. B tells us about his new Terminal Tinkering podcast.

VIew all episodes
Original Apple Watch Doesn’t Support watchOS 4 Heart Rate Features
News

Original Apple Watch Doesn't Support watchOS 4 Heart Rate Features

Jeff Gamet · September 21, 2017

If you’re planning on using the new heart rate monitoring features in watchOS 4 on your original Apple Watch think again because they aren’t there.

How to Pair Your Apple Watch when You get a New iPhone
How-To

How to Pair Your Apple Watch when You get a New iPhone

Jeff Gamet · September 21, 2017

If you’re getting a new iPhone—or just replacing one that met an untimely demise—you need to make sure your Apple Watch makes the transition, too.

LTE Apple Watch Has Problems, And We’re Just Finding Out
News

LTE Apple Watch Has Problems, And We're Just Finding Out

Andrew Orr · September 20, 2017

Other things to keep in mind: the LTE Apple Watch won’t work with prepaid phone plans, and streaming Apple Music on the watch won’t be available until next month.

Podcast
The Mac Observer Show

iOS 11 and watchOS 4 First Impressions - TMO Daily Observations 2017-09-19

Jeff Gamet · September 19, 2017 · Add Comment

Dave Hamilton and The Maccast’s Adam Christianson join Jeff Gamet to share their thoughts on the just released iOS 11 and watchOS 4 updates for the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.

VIew all episodes
Apple Rolls Out watchOS 4 for Apple Watch
News

Apple Rolls Out watchOS 4 for Apple Watch

Jeff Gamet · September 19, 2017

Apple released watchOS 4 on Tuesday, and yes, the upgrade for the Apple Watch operating system is compatible with all of Apple’s smartwatch models.

Here’s How to See if Your iPhone 8 or Apple Watch Series 3 Has Already Shipped
Tips

Here's How to See if Your iPhone 8 or Apple Watch Series 3 Has Already Shipped

Jeff Gamet · September 18, 2017

Here’s how to use the UPS website to find your iPhone 8 or Apple Watch Series 3 tracking number before Apple gives it to you.

Load more articles

Get in touch

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Threads
  • Contact us
  • About TMO
  • Privacy Policy
  • Affiliate Disclosure

Explore

  • News
  • How-To
  • Mac
  • iPhone
  • iPad
  • AirPods

More

  • Apple Vision Pro
  • Apple Watch
  • Apple TV
  • iOS
  • macOS
  • iCloud
© 1998–2026 The Mac Observer. All rights reserved.