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Ditching my Apple Watch

Ditching My Apple Watch: A 2-Year Journey from Impulse Buy to Revelation

Kanika Gogia
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I've been using an Apple Watch Series 7 for more than two years now. After all the good and bad experiences, I'm finally ditching my Apple Watch, and I don't have any regrets. If you're planning to buy an Apple Watch, you must understand your requirements and then figure out if you really need it. After all, smartwatches aren't made for everyone.

iPhones May Get This Useful Apple Watch Feature with iOS 18

Kanika Gogia
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According to a code discovered by MacRumors, Apple is gearing up to add Topographic Maps to Apple Maps in iOS 18, macOS 15, and visionOS 2. Topographic Maps include several features that provide more accurate navigation for hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities. The upcoming iOS 18 might also bring a Google Maps feature, custom routes to Apple Maps.

Soon You’d Be Able to Unlock Your Tesla Using Your Apple Watch Natively

Kanika Gogia
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We might see a Tesla app for the Apple Watch that allows owners to lock and unlock Tesla using an Apple Watch. This came after a user posted on X whether Tesla could be controlled via an Apple Watch, to which Tesla CEO Elon Musk replied "Sure". Right now, it's unclear what Tesla has planned and when we might see this feature. Some third-party Apple Watch apps allow you to use your smartwatch to lock and unlock your Tesla.

Apple Developing a Smart Ring to Rival Samsung Galaxy Ring: Report

Kanika Gogia
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With numerous patents under its belt, Apple smart ring has been a concept for more than a decade now. A new report from Korea now claims that Apple is speeding up the development of its smart ring that can be worn on the finger to track health biometrics. Apple Ring is expected to be a direct rival to the upcoming Galaxy Ring from Samsung, which will debut later in 2024.

Apple Rolls Out Apple Music, TV, and Devices Apps to Replace iTunes for Windows

Kanika Gogia
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Apple launches Apple Music, Apple TV, and Apple Devices apps to replace iTunes for Windows. These dedicated apps allow Windows users to listen to music, watch content, and manage devices on their machines. The apps only work on Windows 10 and later, and a user has to download all three of them. Once a user has downloaded the trio of apps, iTunes is used only to access podcasts and audiobooks. The standalone apps offer a more simpler and modern experience that closely mirrors Mac interfaces.

Apple Watch Sales Ban Now Official; US Govt. Refuses to Overturn ITC Ruling

Anmol Sachdeva
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Apple is now officially not allowed to sell Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 in the U.S. as Biden government has decided to not veto the ban. This makes the ban official. The ongoing patent dispute between Apple and Masimo is pertaining to patents on blood oxygen monitoring tech.

How to Mirror Your Apple Watch on Your iPhone

Vikhyat Rishi
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Apple added the ability to mirror the Apple Watch on the iPhone with the release of iOS 16 and watchOS 9. This feature aims to make it easier for people with physical and motor disabilities to control their Apple Watch from the larger screen of their iPhones.

You Can No Longer Get Your Out-of-Warranty Apple Watch Repaired By Apple

Anmol Sachdeva
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Due to the ongoing patent dispute with Masimo, Apple is not allowed to offer repair services in the U.S. for Apple Watch Series 6 and later models that are out of warranty. Apple has started informing users that are reaching out for repairs that the company will contact them once it is allowed to offer repair services.

Apple Watch Series 10 to Get a New Design & Significant Health Features: Gurman

Anmol Sachdeva
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In his latest weekly newsletter, Mark Gurman has reported that Apple is planning to launch at least one Apple Watch model next year with a new design. Additionally, the upcoming Apple Watch could also feature health features like sleep apnea and hypertension detection.

How to Get Double Tap Gesture on Any Apple Watch

Vikhyat Rishi
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With the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 launch, Apple added a new feature named Double Tap exclusively to both models. While Apple says they did as the double-tap is only possible due to the new S9 SiP, any Apple Watch Series 3 or later model owner can use the Quick Action or AssistiveTouch feature to perform the same.
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