Apple previewed its new cycle of operating systems in June during the WWDC21 keynote. With iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, macOS Monterey, and tvOS 15, the company promised tons of new features. Now that all these systems are available to the public, there are some features that are still a ways away from launching….
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Apple releases watchOS 8.1.1 with fix for Series 7 charging issue
Apple has released a new update for Apple Watch today that patches a bug with Series 7 watches that aren’t charging “as expected.” more…
Apple developing new ‘SportsKit’ framework as it invests in sports content for Apple TV
It’s no secret at this point that Apple is becoming more interested in the sports segment, as the company has been investing and hiring related professionals to work in its TV division. 9to5Mac has now found evidence to support these rumors, including a new “SportsKit” framework for iOS and tvOS apps. more…
Here’s how the new Mindfulness app and Reflect work in watchOS 8
Apple is putting more of a focus on mental health with watchOS 8, iOS 15, and macOS Monterey. And for Apple Watch, the Breathe app has been reworked with a new Reflect activity in addition to the updated Breathe experience. Here’s how the Mindfulness app works in watchOS 8. more…
Quadriplegic Apple user rates iOS 15 and watchOS 8 for accessibility
Quadriplegic Apple user and disability campaigner Colin Hughes last year shared his experiences of using Apple kit as someone who uses a wheelchair and has only very limited use of his hands. He’s now followed up with a look at the accessibility improvements Apple made in iOS 15 and watchOS 8. He highlights the progress…
Apple releases watchOS 8.1 with COVID-19 vaccination card support, more
After about a month of beta testing, Apple is finally releasing watchOS 8.1 to all developers. Different from iOS 15.1 and other operating systems, watchOS 8.1 is all about minor updates. more…
Apple seeds watchOS 8.1 RC to developers and public beta users
Right after October’s “Unleashed” special event, Apple released watchOS 8.1 RC for developers and public beta users. The update comes alongside iOS 15.1 RC and macOS Monterey RC, which were also released to beta users today. more…
Apple releases watchOS 8.0.1 with bug fixes for Apple Watch Series 3
Following the release of iOS 15.0.2, Apple on Monday also released watchOS 8.0.1 — the first official update to watchOS 8. Today’s release brings specific bug fixes for Apple Watch Series 3 users. more…
Apple seeds watchOS 8.1 beta 3 to all developers [U]
Update: watchOS 8.1 beta 3 is now available to public beta testers as well. One week after releasing watchOS 8.1 beta 2, Apple is now seeding the third beta of watchOS 8.1 to developers. Here’s everything new with it. more…
Should you update your Apple Watch to watchOS 8?
The final version of watchOS 8 is here. After three months of beta testing, here’s everything you need to know about Apple’s newest update for Apple Watch. more…