How to Force Restart a Frozen Apple Watch
Photo: DenPhotos (Shutterstock)The Apple Watch is a great companion for your iPhone—but all great things have bad days, and the Apple Watch is no exception. Software bugs can make the watch slow to respond, and when they do, a quick restart is usually a good solution. However, sometimes the Apple Watch stops responding entirely; when…
India competition watchdog orders probe into Apple’s business
The order comes in response to allegations that Apple was abusing its dominant position in the apps market.Published On 3 Jan 20223 Jan 2022India’s competition watchdog has ordered an investigation into Apple Inc’s business practices in the country, saying it was of the initial view that the iPhone maker had violated certain antitrust laws. The…
This App Lets You Browse the Internet on Your Apple Watch
Screenshot: Pranay ParabEver wanted to browse the internet on your Apple Watch? There’s an app called µBrowser ($0.99) that lets you do just that, so that if your phone is dead or you’re at the gym without it, your Apple Watch can still help you find things on the web.Even if you’re not looking for…
Why You Should Enable Fall Protection on Your Apple Watch, Even If You’re Young
Screenshot: Pranay ParabThe Apple Watch is an excellent health tool. It tracks your steps, keeps count of your expended calories, and helps you check in on your heart rate. While many of its excellent features work out of the box, one option is often turned off by default, and it’s the one option that could…
Apple insider says new AirPods, Apple Watch, and iPhone SE models coming in 2022 and 2023
Apple is one of the most secretive companies on the planet, but no company is safe from leaks in 2021. A few years ago, we were surprised to learn anything about a new iPhone ahead of the reveal. Now, we are learning details about new Apple products years before the company announces them. To that…
Apple Watch AssistiveTouch enables control with one-hand gestures
Like most consumer electronics, smartwatches have been made and designed for the majority of people. Although worn only on one wrist, the smartwatch often requires a hand from the opposite arm to navigate the user interface. Voice control can only go so far, and smartwatches, just like their smartphone cousins, are primarily touch-centric devices. Fortunately,…
Apple Watch Series 7 Review
Nobody can deny that the Apple Watch won the smartwatch wars, and the latest Apple Watch Series 7 only extends that lead. A collection of endearing enhancements rather than the all-out reinvention that some expected, 2021’s version blends a bigger display with the improvements of watchOS 8, for a result that, though predictable, is no…
Google’s first smartwatch leaks as Apple Watch rival for 2022
Google is gearing up to release its own smartwatch, insiders claim, and it may hit the market next year. The sources allege Google’s smartwatch — which has long been rumored under the name “Pixel Watch” — will be designed to compete with the Apple Watch, potentially giving Wear OS the boost it needs to earn…
You Can Use Your Apple Watch to Automatically Unlock Your Mac
Photo: DenPhotos (Shutterstock)You might know about Apple’s feature that lets you automatically unlock your iPhone using the Apple Watch (when you’re wearing a face mask, at least). But you may not have known that this feature has also existed for years on the Mac. As long as you’re wearing your Apple Watch—and it’s unlocked—you can…
The Ultimate Guide to Picking the Right Apple Watch As a Gift
Photo: SAM YEH (Getty Images)If you’re buying a gift for someone with an iPhone, it’s likely they have an Apple Watch on their list (if they don’t own one already). Apple Watch is the most popular smartwatch in the world; the only problem is, there are quite a few of them to choose from. Between…