Apple Watches are great fitness companions, business assistants, and the perfect extension to your other Apple devices. Luckily, Apple Watch bands are as versatile as the watch itself. With a wide variety of materials, designs, and colors, there is a band for every occasion. Do not miss out on this exciting form of Apple Watch customization. Learn about the most popular Apple Watch bands and find out which is right for you.
By Olena Kagui
One of the unique things about owning a Tesla is the wide selection of third-party apps to explore. Every third-party Tesla app offers a unique approach to controlling your Tesla with your iPhone, and some have unique features that the official Tesla app doesn't offer. I've been testing every single Tesla app I could find since getting my Tesla Model 3 in 2019, and these are my top picks.
By Olena Kagui
Gone are the days when tech and water didn’t mix. Today we have a wide selection of water-resistant and waterproof products that can enhance our poolside days and beach trips. Living on Maui gives me constant opportunities to test the best beach and pool gear against the elements. I’ll share my favorite gear with you that passed the test of tropical island life.
By Olena Kagui
Apple Watch complications are interactive icons that display information from apps on your watch face. Although you can't get third-party Apple Watch faces, you can download third-party complications. Discover Apple Watch motivational quotes, navigation apps, and other exciting complications!
By Olena Kagui
Your Apple Watch display is more sensitive than you think! In these Apple Watch tips and tricks, I will explain the different ways to tap, drag, swipe, and hard press to make navigating your Apple Watch easier. You will learn various touch-sensitive controls and how to turn off zoom on Apple Watch!
By Conner Carey
While the Apple Watch keeps getting bigger and bigger, the tiny keyboard may feel a bit unruly and difficult to maneuver, especially if you have clumsy fingers like me. Instead, you can send Apple Watch messages with Scribble. The Scribble feature allows you to use your finger to write each individual letter of your response. It’s easy, but best for shorter messages. You wouldn’t want to write a novel with Scribble messages on an Apple Watch, but you might use it to say, “OK,” or “omw” (on my way). Here’s how to type on your Apple Watch with Scribble.
By Rhett Intriago
Is your Apple Watch not charging to 100% despite Optimized Battery Charging being turned off? It can be frustrating not to have your watch fully charged when you need it most. Let’s go over what Optimized Battery Charging means, how to disable it, and what to do when your Apple Watch is not charging even though Optimized Battery Charging is disabled.
By Olena Kagui
The Apple Watch Compass Backtrack feature is great if you are worried about getting lost, but it can be a nuisance to have on all the time, between the battery drain and interruptions caused by Backtrack getting stuck and not turning off. Learn how to turn it off for good and only enable it when you need to use it.
By Olena Kagui
Can an Apple Watch have its own phone number? Kind of. If you have an Apple Watch with GPS + Cellular, your watch will have its own phone number for billing purposes only. Read on to learn how to find your Apple Watch phone number and what will happen if you call it.
By Erin MacPherson
Target heart rates vary person to person, so it's important to know yours in order to keep yourself safe and to maximize the benefit of your Apple Watch workouts. We'll show you how to calculate these yourself for use in any workout, plus how to make sure your Health app or other third-party fitness app calculates them correctly.
By Olena Kagui
By Rhett Intriago
Apple Watch Double Tap is similar to the AssistiveTouch accessibility feature designed to let you control your watch with just one hand. This nifty setting is an awesome shortcut for anyone, as it allows you to quickly answer and hand up calls on your Apple Watch without having to touch your display. Sound convenient? We'll show you how to enable the Double Tap Gesture and answer calls on your Apple Watch using these simple gestures!
By Olena Kagui
Apple Watch is a fantastic motivator that can act like your very own personal trainer. Unfortunately, it hasn't always encouraged healthy rest days that even the most seasoned athletes need. Apple has finally introduced a feature that lets users pause Activity Rings for up to 90 days without losing their streak.
By Rhett Intriago
In the latest version of watchOS, the Apple Watch now has a dedicated Vitals app. The Vitals app collects your health data as you sleep and brings it all together in one convenient location. Let’s take a look at the new Apple Watch Vitals app.
By Conner Carey
The Emergency SOS feature lets you call for help in many different ways, including discreetly by holding down a button, via satellite, and even automatically if a car crash or fall is detected. After an Emergency SOS call ends, your iPhone will automatically send a message with your location to your Emergency contact(s). Add an extra layer of security to your life by adding your iPhone emergency contact.
By Erin MacPherson
Using your Apple Watch to call and text should be simple, but if your contacts will not sync with iCloud, it can be difficult to figure out who you're interacting with. We'll show you several ways to fix the problem if you experience your iPhone contacts not syncing with your Apple Watch, plus a few tips to make sure it never happens again.
By Kenya Smith
As more people use contactless payment, many gas stations take Apple Pay as a payment method. Here's a list of gas stations that accept Apple Pay and whether they take Apple Pay at the pump, in-store, or in their app.
By Olena Kagui
Sleep Apnea detection is an exciting new feature that's available on newly released Apple Watches but also on some older models. If you're getting unavailable Sleep Apnea notifications alerts or the feature isn't working as it should, we can help. Learn how to fix Apple Watch Sleep Apnea in a few easy troubleshooting steps.
By Leanne Hays
By Leanne Hays
Did you know you can customize how long it takes for your Apple Watch to return to the clock face from an open app? Here's how to keep apps open for different amounts of time on your Apple Watch.
