Spotify is officially launching an app for the Apple Watch. The move comes a couple weeks after the app was teased. Through the app, users have the ability to play music via any Spotify Connect device, with the ability to control their Spotify account. Complications for specific watch faces will also be available. At at its current state, not every feature is available. The Spotify...
You’re able to take audio calls with the Apple Watch, but there could be a more advanced form of communication available in the future. It just might be possible to take video calls as well. Based on a new patent, it looks like Apple’s trying to integrate two cameras onto a smartwatch. The purpose would be to enable FaceTime and also facial recognition. The design isn’t so hard to...
watchOS 5.1 was rolling out this week, but Apple already pulled the software update after some Apple Watch owners experienced a not-so-simple bug. Your Apple Watch could get bricked once watchOS 5.1 downloads and installs. Multiple owners are saying that, after restarting their devices, there’s nothing but an Apple logo to show. The affected units aren’t getting past that, leaving the...
My first Apple Watch experience lasted exactly 10 days before I returned it. Until now, I’ve steered clear of wearable devices, unimpressed by their functionality and purpose. I’m vehemently opposed to notifications, which is a smart watch’s whole conceit, so buying one never made sense. Imagine my surprise when I found myself falling head over heels for the Apple Watch Series 4 (space...
Apple is developing a custom, health-based chip for its devices. The chip, according to CNBC, could be integrated into existing units or paired alongside them. While the exact purpose is unconfirmed, it feels like Apple wants to feature enhanced tracking and monitoring on its next-generation lineup. The iPhone and the Apple Watch are already able to understand a user, but this chip...
The Apple Watch is still the king of smartwatches. A new data report from analytics firm Canalys reveals Apple shipped an estimated 3.5 million Apple Watches worldwide during the second quarter of 2018. The sum signifies a 30-percent growth over the same quarter last year, revealing Apple’s smartwatch is as popular as it has ever been. Though the Apple Watch still reigns supreme, the...
Apple has been nearly radio silent on new hardware this year, only slightly changing its low-cost iPad to include Apple Pencil support in March. That is changing come this fall, as Apple is preparing to release a slew of new products. In an investor’s note acquired by MacRumors, Kuo says Apple is planning to refresh most of its portfolio later this year. Much of what Kuo says has been...
The Apple Watch is the perfect mix between a timepiece and a connected device. It does the basics, but this smartwatch goes above and beyond to improve your life. Apple created a smartwatch that displays notifications, tracks activity around the clock, and takes on some responsibilities from your phone. But it does need to be charged quite often, and that’s why you should consider...
The Apple Watch comes with an aluminum case, but that’s not going to make it unbreakable. Your smartwatch’s body is still susceptible to scratches and cracks. Perhaps you’d like a case to prevent damage of any caliber. Various brands offer cases for the Apple Watch, and you can get one that matches your unit’s color and your own personal style. As a reminder, check the size of the case...
The Apple Watch is sold in various styles, but you probably won’t want the same look forever. Changing things up on your wrist is as easy as swapping the band. Make the switch to a different shade of silicone, leather, metal, or nylon and your Apple Watch is looking as new as it did the day you got it. Just be sure to check sizing before buying because, although all bands work between...