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Apple begins in-store Apple Watch reservations ahead of schedule

The rumored Apple Watch reservations system at assorted Apple Store locations in the United States has come to fruition. And you get a snazzy bag with your Apple Watch. Reservations will open at 8 a.m. local time every day, and can be found by picking a model online and then clicking a “check reservation availability” […]

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Apple Watch crushed between neodymium magnets, keeps on ticking

You probably shouldn’t do this. Especially not with a US$10,000 Apple Watch Edition, which is insanely expensive. And made of gold. The guys at TechRax (the same gents who brought you a video demonstrating what happens if you shoot an iPhone 6 with a handgun) have posted a video demonstrating what happens when an Apple […]

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Apple Watch News Software Watch OS Wearables

Users express concern over watchOS downgrade issues, repair costs for downgrading

Upgrading software is easy. It’s downgrading that’s the hard part. A number of deleted posts from Appleā€™s support forums and active discussions elsewhere online highlight a growing concern for Apple Watch users; specifically, the inability to downgrade from a newer version of watchOS to an older version. The issue, which first became apparent when users […]

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Apple announces watchOS 2, new features such as video playback, more accessible development environment

Apple pulled the curtain back on watchOS 2, its upcoming operating system for the Apple Watch, on Monday. The new version, which will be available in the fall, is said to feature added support for native third-party apps, on-screen video playback, and a collection of many new features for both users and developers. The upcoming […]

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Apple Watch Apps

Here’s why random apps automatically install on your Apple Watch

This has been driving me crazy. Shortly after visiting the App Store on my iPhone I’d notice several new watch extensions installed on my Apple Watch. I know that I didn’t explicitly install MindNode, Drafts and FitStar on my Watch, and I specifically selected “Choose later” when setting up my Apple Watch. What gives? If […]