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How to use your Apple Watch to unlock your Mac
Unlock with Apple Watch is the next best thing to Face ID for your Mac.
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WatchOS 8.5 lets you restore a broken Apple Watch with your iPhone
A new feature in watchOS 8.5 and iOS 15.4 lets you restore an Apple Watch without needing to bring it to the Apple Store.
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How to fast charge Apple Watch: Get 80% in 45 minutes
With the necessary equipment the Apple Watch 7 can charge from 0 to 80 percent in just 45 minutes. Here's what you need:
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How to get an Apple Watch for free
Want an Apple Watch but don't want to pay for it. You can actually get an Apple Watch on your wrist without having to buy one.
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How to watch Apple's 'California Streaming' event on Tuesday
The event will be broadcast online and is available to everyone to watch as it happens.
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How to get Apple Watch to warn if you forget your iPhone
Never leave your iPhone behind again, set up an alert so that you will be warned if you are separated from your iPhone.
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Apple repairs: price guide and how long repairs take
Need to get your MacBook, Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch repaired? Here's what you need to do and how much Apple repairs cost.
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3 super-cool ways to control your Mac with your Apple Watch
Your Apple Watch isn't just for filling activity rings—you can also use it to control your Mac. Here's how.
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How to unlock your iPhone with your Apple Watch while wearing a mask
A new feature in iOS 14.5 makes mask-wearing a lot more convenient for those who use an iPhone with Face ID.
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How to make an emergency call on iPhone or Apple Watch
It's easy to send an emergency SOS on the iPhone or Apple Watch. Here's what to press – and what to do if it accidentally triggers.
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How to measure blood oxygen level with Apple Watch
Apple Watch Series 6 can tell how much oxygen is in your blood, which could help manage COVID-19 symptoms such as low oxygen
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How to fix Apple Watch battery problems in watchOS 7
Find that your Apple Watch battery runs out more quickly since updating to watchOS 7? This quick fix will help
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How to share Apple Watch faces in watchOS 7
Apple's new watchOS 7 update allows you to share Apple Watch faces with friends, family and fellow fans. Here's how it works
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How Apple Watch can remind you to wash your hands (because COVID)
You might think it sounds patronising, but the Apple Watch can time handwashing and remind you to wash hands when you get home
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New Apple Watch straps: how to find the perfect size
Want to get a new silicon Solo Loop or Braided Solo Loop for your Apple Watch? There are up to 12 sizes to choose from!
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How to watch Apple’s September 15 ‘Time Flies’ event
The event will broadcast online and is available for everyone to watch. It starts at 10 a.m. PT, and will probably last at least an hour, so plan accordingly.
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How to monitor your sleep with the Apple Watch
Automatic sleep tracking is coming to the Apple Watch when watchOS 7 launches this autumn, here’s how it will work
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How to install the watchOS 7 beta on Apple Watch
Want to get all the latest watchOS features on your Apple Watch before everyone else? Here's how to install the watchOS 7 beta
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How to use CarKey: Unlock your car with an iPhone
An upcoming update to iOS 13 will enable you to unlock compatible cars with your iPhone or Apple Watch
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How to clean an iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple Watch screen (safely)
Here's how to safely clean the screen of your iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple Watch
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How to use the Apple Watch App Store
Step away from the iPhone: the Apple Watch has its own App Store now. Here's how to get started
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Which Apple Watch do I have?
We sort through the six generations of Apple Watch to help you determine which one you own and tell you what it can do
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How to use Walkie-Talkie on Apple Watch
Walkie-Talkie is a fun and free Apple Watch app that makes it easy to talk to friends. Here's how to set it up and get chatting
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Is the Apple Watch waterproof?
How waterproof are the various models of Apple Watch, and how should you dry and fix a wet Apple Watch?
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How to improve Apple Watch battery life
Having battery problems? Here are 22 tips for making your Apple Watch last longer between charges
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How to find a lost Apple Watch
It's easy to locate a lost or stolen Apple Watch and get it back – or wipe the data if you can't. Here's how
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How to get fit with iPhone & Apple Watch
Shed those Christmas excesses with your Apple Watch and these tips
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How to set up an Apple Watch
Our simple guide shows how to set up a new Apple Watch, pair it with an iPhone and get started
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How to use Noise on Apple Watch
Worried that a loud environment could damage your hearing? Keep tabs on the decibel level with watchOS 6's Noise app
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How to stop your Apple Watch from waking you up while sleeping
The Apple Watch still doesnu2019t have native sleep tracking, so youu2019ll need to jump through a few hoops if you want to wear it overnight.
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WatchOS 6: How to delete built-in apps from your Apple Watch
You can finally get rid of some of those stock apps you never use.
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How to repair or replace a broken Apple Watch
Dropped your Apple Watch in water, or scratched its screen? Here's how to get a broken Apple Watch repaired or replaced
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How to get every Apple Watch Activity achievement badge
Here's how to earn every single Apple Watch Activity badge & challenge, from Perfect Month to Move Goal 400%
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12 little-known Apple Watch features you should start using
Some of the Apple Watchu2019s best features and most useful controls are not obvious to the casual user.
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How to change Apple Watch straps
Here's how you can swap out your Apple Watch straps quickly and easily
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How to use the Walkie-Talkie app on Apple Watch
For the right situations, the Apple Watch's Walkie-Talkie app is a convenient alternative to phone calls and text messages.
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How to change apps in the Apple Watch dock
The dock is a brilliantly handy way of quickly accessing your favourite Apple Watch apps. Here's how to edit the list
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How to share Apple Watch Activity data
Sharing exercise progress with friends is a brilliant way of improving motivation. Here's how to share Apple Watch Activity data
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How to use fall detection on Apple Watch
We explain how to set up, turn on and use the Apple Watch's potentially life-saving new fall detection feature
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How to fix an unresponsive Apple Watch screen
Here's how to fix an Apple Watch screen that doesn't respond to touch and generally isn't working the way it should
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How to set up (and win) Apple Watch competitions
Desperate to beat your mates in an Apple Watch Activity competition? Follow our 7 tips to achieve success, fame and gloating
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How to use the ECG feature on Apple Watch Series 4
With watchOS 5.1.2, Apple has enabled ECG and irregular heart rate notifications. Here's everything you need to know.
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How to stop Apple Watch launching Now Playing
Annoyed by your Apple Watch automatically telling you what music's playing on your iPhone? Here's how to turn off Now Playing
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How to turn an Apple Watch on (or off)
Not sure how to turn on your Apple Watch – or how to switch it off again afterwards? It's easy! Here's how
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How to add automatic sleep tracking to your Apple Watch
While we wait for a built-in solution, the Pillow and AutoSleep apps are your best choices for adding sleep tracking to your Apple Watch.
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How to delete Apple Watch apps
We show how to remove apps from your Apple Watch – and how to delete them from your watch and phone in a single step
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How to use an Apple Watch to monitor heart rate
The Apple Watch can monitor your heart rate and alert you if it goes too high (or too low, or too irregular). Here's how
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