Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 share core health features, but their size, battery life and price make one better for everyday fitness use.
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Apple reportedly tests a screenless fitness band as Watch rethink widens
Apple is reportedly exploring a Whoop-like screenless fitness band, but no product, specifications, price, or release date have been confirmed.
Apple Watch Series 12 heart rate nearly matched a chest strap in a new test
Apple Watch Series 12’s new heart rate sensor tracked almost exactly with a Polar H10 chest strap in the first round of testing by Rob ter Horst, who runs The Quantified Scientist YouTube channel. In his own testing, the watch scored correlations of a rounded 1.0 for indoor cycling, 0.98 for running and 0.97 for…
Apple Watch Ultra 4 for Races Over 24 Hours: Every Workout Battery Mode, and Where Training Load Fits
Apple Watch Ultra 4 publishes three workout battery ratings: up to 18 hours of outdoor workout, up to 25 hours in Extended Workout mode, and up to 45 hours in a new Max Extended Workout mode that records GPS at one-second intervals. Apple aims that top mode at 100-mile races. Ultra 4 rates up to…
Apple Watch Recovery HRV vs Overall HRV: What Apple Says Separates the Two
Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 measure heart rate variability every five minutes, and Apple reports the result in two named forms: Recovery HRV, which it ties to daily stress and recovery, and overall HRV. The difference is not the sensor. It is what each number is measured against. Heart health insights…
Apple Watch Readiness Inputs: What Activity, Training Load, Vitals and Sleep Each Demand From You
Readiness on Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 is a single daily number from 0 to 10, and Apple says it is built from four inputs: recent activity, training load, vitals and sleep. Two of those four are gathered while you are asleep, which makes overnight wear the part of the routine…
How to Change Activity Goals on Apple Watch and iPhone
Sometimes you may want to change your Apple Watch activity and exercise goals. Arnold Zafra shows you how to do that.
How to Get New Cycling Metrics Measured in watchOS 10
For those who installed the developer beta on their Apple Watch, learn how to get new cycling metrics measured in watchOS 10.
Fix: Fitness App Not Working on the iPhone and Apple Watch
If you’re facing issues with the Fitness app, read along to learn how to fix the Fitness app not working on your iPhone.
Best iPhone and Apple Watch Fitness Apps for Women
When it comes to the best fitness apps for women, there are many on the App Arnold Zafra picks ten apps based on five types of workouts.
Best iPhone and Apple Watch Fitness Apps for Men
We’ve rounded up the best iPhone and Apple Watch fitness apps for men to help you achieve your fitness goals.
Where to Check Out the Best Workouts of 2022 on Apple Fitness+
Apple Fitness+ has released its best workouts of 2022 alongside a new Artist Spotlight series focusing on Bruce Springsteen and more.
Trainers Dustin Brown and Betina Gozo to Leave Apple Fitness+
Reports from “Deadline” indicate that trainers Dustin Brown and Betina Gozo are to leave Apple Fitness+, with each citing different reasons.
Apple Fitness App Will Be Available for iPhone Users Even Without Apple Watch in iOS 16
Apple’s Fitness app will soon be available for iPhone users with iOS 16 and will allow activity tracking even without the Apple Watch.
Apple Adds Postpartum Workouts to Fitness Plus
Apple added seven 10-minute videos on its Fitness+ service, covering postpartum workouts that new mothers can follow to get back in shape.
Apple Releases 'Unity Lights' Watch Face for Black History Month
Apple has released a Unity Lights watch face to celebrate Black History Month. In a press release this morning, the company shared all the ways in which it will celebrate this year. Throughout February, Apple Watch users can participate in the Unity Challenge and earn a limited-edition award by closing their Move ring seven days in a row. The Unity Lights watch face will be available today and requires Apple Watch Series 4 or later running watchOS 8.3, and iPhone 6s or later running iOS 15.2. The Black Unity Braided Solo Loop is available now at the link below and in the Apple Store app, and will be available in select Apple Store locations beginning Tuesday, February 1 for US$99. The Black Unity Braided Solo Loop is compatible with Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 4 or newer.
Peloton Pauses Production of Bikes, Treadmills Over Decreasing Demand
Peloton is pausing production of its bikes and treadmills in February-March, according to internal documents obtained by CNBC.
Peloton has essentially guessed wrong about how many people would be buying its products, after so much demand was pulled forward during the coronavirus pandemic. It’s now left with thousands of cycles and treadmills sitting in warehouses or on cargo ships, and it needs to reset its inventory levels.
Apple Shares Details for 2021 Veterans Day Apple Watch Challenge
Apple pushed a notification to Apple Watch owners today, sharing information to complete the 2021 Veterans Day Challenge.
Twelve South's New ActionBand is a Fitness Cuff for Apple Watch
ActionBand is a soft, flexible, terry cotton band, great for Apple Watch owners who run or walk while using the device.
Fitness+ Coming to 15 New Countries November 3
Fitness+, the Apple Watch-based workout service, is expanding and from November 3, it will be available in 15 new countries.
Favorite Parts of iOS 15 – TMO Daily Observations 2021-09-29
Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss their favorite features (so far) in iOS 15, and a small bit of media news.
UnitedHealthcare Offers Members Year-Long Access to Apple Fitness+
Starting November 1, fully insured members of UnitedHealthcare in most states will be eligible to sign up for Apple Fitness+ at no additional cost.
Apple And (Physical) Activity – TMO Daily Observations 2021-07-19
Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss easy ways to kick off a fitness workout with your  Watch, and some favorite Fitness+ features.
Accessibility and WWDC Updates – TMO Daily Observations 2021-05-24
Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to talk about new Accessibility features coming to mobile devices, and lay out the WWDC schedule.





















