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Apple's watchOS 26.4 update adds a small but handy change to the Workout app: you can start a workout by tapping either the Play button or the workout icon above it, making it quicker to kick off sessions, along with eight new emoji and other bug fixes and security updates.
MacRumors’ roundup presents 15 practical Apple Watch tips to boost everyday use, including how to quickly switch between apps with the Digital Crown or by using List View, rearrange apps, ping your iPhone, skip workout countdowns with Precision Start, adjust haptics, use the Chronograph Pro, jump back to the top of long screens, remove unused apps, customize Control Center, have Mickey/Minnie faces (or Siri) read the time, tailor Smart Replies, pause Activity rings, create notes in watchOS 26, and mute/dismiss alerts with a wrist gesture—with note that some features depend on model and watchOS version.
Apple released updates iOS 26.2 and watchOS 26.2 that include new sleep score ranges, enhancing sleep tracking features on their devices.
Apple has released the second developer beta of watchOS 26.1, which may include new features or improvements, focusing on Apple Intelligence enhancements and compatibility updates, with potential bug fixes. The update is part of ongoing beta testing for upcoming software releases.
Apple Watch's improved battery life now allows for longer usage, but installing software updates still requires the watch to be connected to a charger, a safety measure to prevent bricking the device during updates.
Apple has announced 26 new features to try in the upcoming watchOS 26 update, enhancing the functionality and user experience of Apple Watch devices.
The article provides a hands-on review of four new watch faces introduced in watchOS 26 for Apple Watch, highlighting their features and design options.
watchOS 26 introduces four new watch faces, enhancing customization options for Apple Watch users.
Google has removed the Apple Watch version of its Keep note-taking app, leaving only iPhone and iPad versions, and reducing the number of Google apps available on watchOS to three. The app, introduced in 2019, was largely neglected and lacked updates, and its removal confirms reports that Google planned to deprecate it. Users will need to wait for a native Notes app from Apple in watchOS 26 this fall.
Google has removed the Apple Watch app for Google Keep in its latest update, citing the app's lack of recent updates and platform support, while continuing to support Keep on Wear OS and other platforms. The removal may impact users who relied on quick note access on their wrist, especially with upcoming watchOS updates adding a native Notes app.
Google has launched a dedicated Apple Watch app for Google Calendar, offering a simplified view of upcoming events and tasks, along with new watch face complications, enhancing calendar management on watchOS. The app displays a week's schedule with color-coded cards and provides quick access to event details, though event creation/editing remains on the iPhone app.
Apple announced updates at WWDC including watchOS 26 with an AI-powered personal trainer called Workout Buddy, along with new features for AirPods, Apple TV, and Vision Pro, emphasizing health and user experience enhancements.
Apple has released watchOS 11.2, introducing two new features for Apple Watch users: expanded map support for tidal conditions in China via the Tides app, and the ability to pause iPhone video recording through the Camera Remote app. This update follows the earlier watchOS 11.1, which added Apple Intelligence features like Focus Mode and notification summarization. Additionally, Apple Watch's sleep apnea detection feature, which uses an accelerometer to track breathing disturbances, is anticipated to expand to more regions pending local government approvals.
Apple has released the first developer betas for visionOS 2.2, tvOS 18.2, and watchOS 11.2, offering a preview of new features expected to launch publicly in December. These updates are anticipated to include enhancements like Vision Pro's upgraded Mac Virtual Display feature and new screensavers for tvOS. The betas are available to users with a developer account, and more features are expected to be discovered as testing continues.
Apple's new Training Load and Vitals app for WatchOS, currently in beta, offers features for endurance athletes like effort rating and overnight vitals tracking. While the Training Load system allows for post-workout adjustments and better accounts for long, low-heart-rate activities, it has some quirks like not learning from past logs and not showing exact values. The Vitals app tracks overnight metrics but needs improvements in responsiveness to poor sleep. Overall, the features are promising but require tweaks before the final release.