Along with iOS 15.0.2 Apple has released watchOS 8.0.1 on Monday, which fixes bugs for Apple Watch Series 3 owners.
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Media and OS Updates – TMO Daily Observations 2021-09-21
Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s Emmy results, and all the recent updates to every single software platform.
New App ‘Nanogram’ is a Telegram Client for Apple Watch
Nanogram is a brand new Apple Watch app that acts as a Telegram client. Features: Send, receive, and see all your messages & notifications right from your wrist – even when you don’t have your phone around. Experience the freedom of going truly phone-less with just your Apple Watch, while staying connected to your friends & family. Also supports FlickType Swipe Keyboard, for faster & more private replies on the go (vs Scribble & Dictation, respectively). Nanogram does not collect any information. Requires Apple Watch Series 3 or later, running watchOS 7 or later.
Podcasts
WWDC 2021: watchOS 8 Gets Updated Keys, Breathe and Fitness+ Workouts
watchOS 8, previewed at WWDC 20201, will include greater access with Wallet, new workout types in Fitness+, and an updated Breathe app.
WWDC 2021 Preview - iOS 15, macOS 12, and Next-Gen Apple Silicon
WWDC 2021 is nearly upon us, and Charlotte Henry makes her predictions of what we will and won’t hear about in the keynote.
More Reasons Dr. Mac Loves Apple Watches
Dr. Mac offers up more reasons he doesn’t think he’ll ever wear a “dumb” watch again, including complications, notifications, watch faces, and more.
watchOS 7.4 Beta 4 Released to Developers With iPhone Unlock
Along with other updates, Apple has released the watchOS 7.4 beta 4 for developers to test and install.
iOS 14.5 Introduces 'App Store' Tab to Watch App
The latest developer beta of iOS 14.5 indicates that the ‘Discover’ tab in the Watch app will be replaced and named ‘App Store’.
Download watchOS 7.3 Final Beta From Apple
Apple has released the final beta of watchOS 7.3 on Thursday, also known as the final release candidate.
watchOS 7.3 Developer Beta 2 Available to Download
The third operating system that received developer beta 2 is watchOS 7.3. Release notes for this update have not been published.
watchOS 7.1 For Apple Watch Now Available
Apple has released watchOS 7.1, which brings a host of improvements to the Apple Watch, including headphone volume alerts.
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Apple Announces watchOS 7: Family Setup, Apple Fitness+, New Faces, Sleep Tracking
Apple announced watchOS 7 during Tuesday’s Time Flies event, along with Apple Watch Series 6. watchOS 7 includes Family Setup, a ton of new Faces, more Memoji support, a service called Finess+, and more. Updated with more details.
Spotify Finally Works With Siri on The Apple Watch
The latest update to the Spotify app means that it will now work with Siri on an Apple Watch running watchOS 6.
watchOS 6.1.3 Fixes a Bug for Watch Owners in Iceland
Apple has released watchOS 6.1.3 that fixes a bug for Apple Watch owners in Ireland. There’s also a watchOS 5.3.5 update for iOS 12 users.
Thoughts on Apple Watch Series 5 (and watchOS 6)
It’s no secret Dr. Mac is an Apple Watch fanboy, so it’s no surprise that this week’s Rants & Raves column is a love letter to the latest iteration.
Avoid RISCy Behavior – Mac Geek Gab 795
Ever have an iOS device that won’t stay connected to your Mac? How about needing to connect your Thunderbolt 2 devices to your new Thunderbolt 3-equipped Mac? What about proving your location in the past? Or looking up phone numbers?
These are just a few of the questions John and Dave tackle this week. Of course, Cool Stuff Found and Quick Tips are healthily represented as we drive towards the end of 2019. Just make sure to avoid RISCy behavior. Or don’t, and be like Chuck Peddle!