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Apple Developing iPhone Anti-Snatching Feature That Locks Stolen Phones Instantly
Apple is developing a new feature that will lock your iPhone if it's snatched from your hand by a thief, according to Apple code seen by 9to5Mac. The option will use the gyroscope, accelerometer, and other sensors to determine when an iPhone has been grabbed. It'll also rely on a paired Apple Watch to detect when the iPhone has suddenly moved away from the owner's wrist.
Apple Watch glucose monitoring project gets encouraging update
Apple wants to bring noninvasive glucose monitoring to Apple Watch, and a new report indicates the project has hit a notable turning point.
Sorry, Apple: Samsung’s Fainting Detection Is a Game Changer
I might just have to consign my Apple Watch to the great tech junkyard in the sky.
Apple Watch and AirPods health features get major new global expansions
Apple has announced noteworthy global expansions for some of its latest health features for Apple Watch and AirPods. Here are the details.
ACSI: Samsung edges out Apple in cell phone satisfaction, Apple Watch ties at the top
ACSI has published this year’s Telecommunications, Cell Phone, and Smartwatch Study, and Apple’s results are a bit of a mixed bag.
Apple Watch Ultra 4 Could Get Redesign and Blood Pressure Monitoring
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 could feature a complete redesign and blood pressure monitoring, according to DigiTimes. Apple will apparently add a new high blood pressure notification feature to the Apple Watch that uses the optical heart-rate sensor on the back of the device to analyze how blood vessels respond to each heartbeat, sending alerts when an abnormal pattern is detected. The feature is said to be under FDA review.
Apple Watch Ultra 4 getting two major new upgrades, per report
A new report from Digitimes highlights two major upgrades coming with Apple Watch Ultra 4 when it launches this fall.
Apple Watch: 15 Tips Every Owner Needs to Know
Apple Watch is now eleven generations in, and packed with useful features that are easy to miss at first glance. To help you get more out of your new device, we've rounded up 15 practical tips you might not have discovered yet, including a few that long-time users often overlook. Bounce Between Two Apps On your Apple Watch, double-press the Digital Crown to see a deck of all currently open apps, and turn it to scroll through them.
Apple has reportedly rejected Touch ID for the Apple Watch for two reasons
Way back in 2020, a patent application revealed that Apple was considering adding Touch ID to the Digital Crown of...
Next Apple Watch Models Unlikely to Add Touch ID, Focus on Battery Life
Apple is prioritizing larger batteries and more advanced health sensors over fingerprint authentication for the Apple Watch, according to a new claim from a prominent Chinese leaker. In a new Weibo post, Instant Digital pushed back on recent speculation about biometric recognition coming to Apple's wearable lineup, claiming instead that the company remains content to let users unlock their devices via their paired iPhone.
Blackmagic Camera Hands-On: Apple Watch Compatibility Gives Vloggers Remote Control
Capture high-quality Apple ProRes video with full stabilization.
Apple Watch now available with discounted education pricing in select markets
Apple is rolling out a big change to the Education Store today. For the first time, the Apple Watch is...
Google’s plan to win the AI health race? Play nice with Apple and other rivals
Google wants to be your go-to fitness coach and wellness adviser… even if you have an Apple Watch.
Apple Announces 2026 Pride Band, Watch Face, and iPhone Wallpaper
Apple today introduced its 2026 Pride Collection, including a new Apple Watch band, watch face, and a matching wallpaper for the iPhone and iPad. The new Pride Edition Sport Loop is available to order now on Apple.com and in the Apple Store app in 40mm, 42mm, and 46mm sizes, and it will be available at Apple Store locations starting later this week. In the U.S., the band costs $49.
watchOS 27 to Offer New Watch Faces, Including 'Modular Ultra' Variant
For watchOS 27, Apple is testing new Apple Watch faces, and one of them is a simpler version of an existing Apple Watch Ultra watch face that could be coming to standard Series models. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple is testing multiple new faces for watchOS 27, code-named "Orchid". One of them is said to be a "simplified take" on the Modular Ultra design.
Apple introduces a new Pride Collection
The new Apple Watch Pride Edition Sport Loop, watch face, and iPhone and iPad wallpaper celebrate LGBTQ+ communities during Pride Month and beyond.
Apple Watch Ultra's Modular face is being simplified for watchOS 27
The Apple Watch updates in watchOS 27 includes new watch faces, with Apple testing a new simpler version of the Modular Ultra for the standard model.
5 Cheaper Android Smartwatch Alternatives To The Apple Watch In 2026
Cheaper Android alternatives to the Apple Watch include the Galaxy Watch 8, Pixel Watch 4, Fitbit Sense 2, OnePlus Watch 2R, and CMF Watch 3 Pro.
Here's the next Apple Watch face coming in watchOS 26.5
There’s a new Apple Watch face that will be included in the upcoming watchOS 26.5 software update. Apple’s annual Pride...
A Previously Banned Apple Watch Health Feature Is Now Here to Stay
Apple has been embroiled in a six-year legal battle over one of its Apple Watch health apps. The end may finally be in sight, and here's what Apple has to say about it.
Tim Cook Regrets Maps Flub, Sees Apple Watch as His Proudest Work
Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook, who plans to step down in a few months, cited the launch of Apple Maps on the iPhone in 2012 as his “first really big mistake” as the company’s boss.
A Previously Banned Apple Watch Health Feature May Soon Make a Comeback
Apple has been embroiled in a six-year legal battle over one of its Apple Watch health apps. The end may finally be in sight.
Apple Marketing Chief for Watch, AirPods, Home and Health Retires
Apple Inc.’s marketing executive in charge of the Apple Watch, AirPods, health and smart home initiatives said he’s retiring, marking a changing of the guard for a series of key product lines.
Blackmagic Camera app gets Apple Watch companion
Blackmagic Design, ahead of NAB 2026, updated its Blackmagic Camera app to include a new Apple Watch control option.
The Apple Watch Series 11 is back down to its lowest-ever price at Amazon
Grab this sleek smartwatch for under $300.
5 Things You Didn't Know Your Apple Watch Can Do In 2026
Your Apple Watch brings you a ton of capability to your wrist -- calls, texts, exercise tracking, etc. -- but there are more functions you should know about.
How the Apple Watch defined modern health tech
You can trace the state of health tech today to this single gadget.
watchOS 27 to reportedly offer two main Apple Watch upgrades
watchOS 27 is the next major Apple Watch software update, and ahead of its unveiling at WWDC, Mark Gurman reveals what to expect.
These U.S. States Plan to Offer iPhone's Driver's License Feature
In select U.S. states, residents can add their driver's license or state ID to the Apple Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, and then use it to display proof of identity or age at select airports and businesses, and in select apps. The feature is currently available in 13 U.S. states and Puerto Rico, and it is expected to launch in at least seven more in the future. To set up the feature, open the Wallet app and tap on the plus sign in the top-right corner.
Apple to Launch These 15+ New Products Later This Year
March has been an incredibly busy month for Apple, with the company unveiling more than 10 new products and accessories. We said hello to the MacBook Neo at the start of the month, and we bid farewell to the Mac Pro at the end of it. Beyond the usual annual updates to iPhones and Apple Watches, Apple's all-new smart home hub is finally expected to launch later this year, once the more personalized version of Siri arrives.
The Best Amazon Big Spring Sale Apple Deals We've Found So Far
You can save $100 on the flagship Apple Watch Series 11 or pick up an Apple MacBook Pro for $200 less. But that's not all, there's even more savings at Amazon's seasonal sale.
Entire Apple Watch range slashed up to 57% – including standout lightning deal
Apple Watches past and present get price slashed in the Amazon Spring Sale.
The Best Early Amazon Big Spring Sale Apple Deals We've Found So Far
You can save $100 on the flagship Apple Watch Series 11, plus pick up an Apple MacBook Pro for $200 less, and that's even before Amazon's seasonal sale begins on March 25.
Hermès Now Sells $1,250+ MagSafe Chargers Wrapped in Calfskin Leather
Luxury brand Hermès has a new series of MagSafe-compatible chargers for the iPhone and Apple Watch, with prices that are higher than the cost of an iPhone 17 Pro Max. The $1,250 Paddock Solo Charger is a magnetic charger that works with a single device, while the $1,750 Paddock Duo can charge an Apple Watch and iPhone at the same time. The $1,750 Paddock Yoyo is also a dual charger, but it has a USB-C cable that wraps around the charger for travel purposes.
Hermès doesn’t include a power adapter with its $5,150 charging case
You can charge your Apple Watch and iPhone for the cost of three MacBook Pros.
Hermès made a $5K leather MagSafe Duo charging case for iPhone and Apple Watch
Apple may be out of the leather business for environmental reasons, but its partner Hermès is far from it. The...
A biotech turns to Apple Watch to study its Parkinson's drug
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: How Apple Watch is being used in a clinical trial for a Parkinson's drug, and more
Apple planning new 3D-printed aluminum chassis for iPhone and Apple Watch: report
With the Apple Watch Ultra 3, Apple introduced a new 3D-printing manufacturing process for the titanium shell – allowing the...
Washington’s heart health ranks 8th in U.S., per Apple Watch data
Good job getting those steps in, Washington.
Rivian Adds A Sport Mode To All R1 EVs On The Road
Plus, there’s a dedicated Apple Watch app that allows Gen 1 owners to leave their car key and smartphone at home.
Meta is reportedly planning to launch a smartwatch this year
Could Meta take on the Apple Watch?
Smartwatch blood pressure feature should not replace screenings, U. Health study says
The FDA last year approved the Apple Watch's hypertension notifications feature, but a study from University of Utah Health suggests people should still receive regular screenings.
Get 25% off the Apple Watch 11 in Presidents' Day deal
The latest Watch could be yours for $299 right now.
Save $100 on Apple Watch Series 11, plus 27 other Apple Presidents Day deals
Apple products like AirPods, iPads and MacBooks are on sale with these Presidents Day weekend deals.
STAT Health Tech: Researchers take another look at Apple's hypertension feature
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: Fundraises by Talkiatry, Big Health, and the accuracy of Apple Watch hypertension feature.
Rivian launching Apple Watch app with remote controls and Gen 1 digital key feature
Back in December, Rivian released support for using an Apple Watch as a digital key. Next, the EV maker is...
What’s Coming In Rivian Software 2026.03
Rivian’s 2026.03 software update brings smarter cold weather range visibility, expanded performance features like Launch mode and broader Sport mode availability, improved Kneel Mode usability, and smoother visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5.5 across both Gen 1 and Gen 2 R1 vehicles. Add in the new Apple Watch app and a long list of stability and driver assist refinements, and this is a well rounded update that quietly improves the entire ownership experience.
Health Rounds: Apple watches help patients monitor a common heart disorder
Apple watches are proving useful in screening for the common heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation, or AFib, according to two studies published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Here's Everything Apple Released This Week
Following a quiet start to 2026, the final week of January has been a busy one for Apple so far. There are new versions of the AirTag and the Black Unity band for the Apple Watch, and the Apple Creator Studio bundle is now available. Apple also released iOS 26.2.1 and watchOS 26.2.1 updates, and iOS 26.3 beta testing continues.
I let ChatGPT analyze a decade of my Apple Watch data. Then I called my doctor.
ChatGPT now says it can answer personal questions about your health using data from your fitness tracker and medical records. The new ChatGPT Health claims that it can help you “understand patterns over time - not just moments of illness - so you can feel more informed.” Like many people who strap on an Apple Watch every day, I’ve long wondered what a decade of that data might reveal about me. So I joined a brief wait list and gave ChatGPT access to the 29 million steps and 6 million heartbeat m
Apple Watch user gave ChatGPT Health his data, with troubling results
ChatGPT Health launched recently with Apple Health integration, but a journalist’s experiment with the new technology didn’t go very well.
Komoot's Apple Watch App Gets Offline Maps & Routing: Hand-on!
Everything you need to know about using your Apple Watch for offline maps and navigation/routing with Komoot, and how it really works!
Column | I let ChatGPT analyze a decade of my Apple Watch data. Then I called my doctor.
I gave the new ChatGPT Health access to 29 million steps and 6 million heartbeat measurements. It drew questionable conclusions that changed each time I asked.
Apple unveils the new Black Unity Apple Watch band
Apple today revealed the new Apple Watch Unity Connection Braided Solo Loop, honoring Black History Month and celebrating the power of connection.
New study shows just how effective Apple Watch is at detecting AFib
New peer-reviewed research shows Apple Watch detected 4x more AFib cases than standard care, including 57% of people with no symptoms.
Google is finally copying this Apple Watch feature for its Pixel Watch
An upcoming Android feature may alert you if your Pixel Watch gets left behind, though its real utility will be to alert you if it's stolen.
Apple Adjusts Trade-In Values for iPhones, Macs, and More
Apple today updated its trade-in values for select iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models. Trade-ins can be completed on Apple's website, or at an Apple Store. The charts below provide an overview of Apple's current and previous trade-in values in the United States, according to the company's website. Most of the values declined slightly, but some of the Mac values increased.
Your Health Tracker Knows You Didn’t Sleep Well. Does That Help—or Hurt?
Oura Rings and Apple Watches are tracking our sleep and exercise more than ever, and we’re just starting to figure out the consequences.
CES 2026: Anker Unveils New Qi2 Charger, Nano Power Strip, and Docking Station
Anker today announced several new charging options that are set to start rolling out to customers in January. There are three products in the Nano family, along with a new Anker multi-device charging station designed for the iPhone and Apple Watch. The $150 Anker Prime Wireless Charging Station offers 25W Qi2 fast charging for supported iPhone models, matching the speeds delivered through MagSafe. It can charge an iPhone 17 to 80 percent in 55 minutes.
Belkin’s new 3-in-1 charging dock isn’t limited to the Apple Watch
The dock can also charge smartwatches from Samsung and Google, but you’ll need to bring your own charging puck.
Apple Announces New Fitness+ Workout Programs, Strava Challenge, and More
Apple today announced a number of updates to Apple Fitness+ and activity with the Apple Watch. The key announcements include: New Year limited-edition award: Users can win the award by closing all three Activity Rings for seven days in a row in January. "Quit Quitting" Strava challenge: Available in Strava throughout January, users who log 12 workouts anytime in the month will win an Apple Watch badge in the app.
A guide to choosing the right Apple Watch
The gap between Apple's standard and budget smart watches has never felt smaller.
Man builds his own Apple Watch from scratch in just one week while in the world’s largest electronics market in China
After building his own iPhone 17, YouTube tech guru Strange Parts has now built his own DIY Apple Watch from scratch in China's tech marketplace
A guide to choosing the right Apple Watch
The gap between Apple's standard and budget smart watches has never felt smaller.
This Two-Faced Watch Band Lets You Hide an Apple Watch Under Your Rolex
The $418 Smartlet literally bridges the gap between your elegant analogy and your nerdy smartwatch.
The 5 Best Apple Products Of 2025
The iPhone 17 tops the list of our best Apple products of 2025. It's joined by the iPhone 17 Pro Max, Apple Watch SE 3, and more.
iOS 26.2 is here with another Liquid Glass tweak, new Podcasts features and more
Apple has released iOS 26.2, along with OS updates for iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and more.
Google Pixel Watch 4 gets double pinch and wrist turn features
You might recognize them from the Apple Watch.
The Apple Watch Series 11 just got a big $100 discount ahead of the holidays
It’s time to save.
Apple Watch Series 11 drops $100 to an all-time low price
You can pick one up for $299 right now.
Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch: Am I addicted to my smartwatch?
Do they do what they say they do, or are they just making us more stressed?
The Apple Watch Series 11 is $70 off, beating its Black Friday price
Sometimes, good deals come to those who wait.
The "most capable" and "best-looking" Apple Watch Series 11 is cheapest at Best Buy and Amazon for Cyber Monday
Snap it up for $329 at either of these retailers, $70 off its typical retail price and worry less about battery life and more about hitting those training goals.
The Clock Is Ticking for These Cyber Monday Smartwatch and Fitness Tracker Deals From Apple, Garmin, Samsung, and More
Cyber Monday November 2025 smartwatch and fitness tracker deals are ready for your wrist. Score an Apple Watch SE 3 for under $200 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 at 48% off.
'Men's Health' Editors Found the Best Cyber Monday Deals on Amazon
Shop the best early Black Friday Cyber Monday Apple deals on Amazon, including discounts on AirPods, Apple Watch, iPads, and more top-rated tech.
I'm tracking the best Cyber Monday Apple Watch deals LIVE! Biggest discounts on Apple Watch 11, SE and Ultra 3 right now
These are the Apple Watch deals you won't want to miss
Yes, there are Apple Watches on sale for Cyber Monday — these are the best deals
Apple’s most durable, premium watch is rarely on sale, but you can get it for $200 off right now.
Score huge savings on Apple gear with these Cyber Monday 2025 deals
We're still tracking Black Friday deals on Macs, MacBooks, AirPods, iPads, iPhones, Apple Watches so you can get all-time low prices for Cyber Monday. Grab them before they're gone!
Cyber Monday Brings a Record-Low Price on the Apple Watch Ultra 3, But It Won't Last
Apple’s newest and most powerful smartwatch is now $99 off at Amazon, but don't count on this deal being around all day.
Cyber Monday sees multiple Apple Watch deals drop to lowest-ever prices
Apple's full lineup of new smartwatches is on sale right now. The best Cyber Monday Apple Watch deals include discounts of up to $200.
Lowest prices ever on the Apple Ultra 2, Apple Watch Series 10 and Apple Watch SE smart watches for Cyber Monday
While Black Friday weekend is about to end, Cyber Monday is proving to have some impressive deals, including huge discounts on Apple watches.
Best Cyber Monday Apple Deals Include Big Discounts on AirPods, Apple Watch, and More
Now that Black Friday is in the rearview mirror, Cyber Monday discounts have begun appearing online, and you can find popular Apple products like AirPods, iPad, Apple Watch, and more at all-time low prices. In this article, the majority of the discounts will be found on Amazon. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors.
Cyber Monday Apple Watch deals 2025: Watches start at $129
All of Apple's newest smartwatches are finally on sale.
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A $120 price drop on the newly released Apple Watch Ultra 3 has driven the cost down to $679 for Cyber Monday.
