A nice little feature of watchOS 8 that has gone a bit under the radar is the new Voice Feedback option in watchOS 8. The toggle can be enabled in the Settings app on the Watch itself or through the companion Watch app on the iPhone; go to Settings -> Workout and look for the…
iOS 15 and watchOS 8 beta 3 allow you to install system updates with less available storage
As Apple continues to work on iOS 15 and other updates ahead of the fall release, the company rolled out today the third beta versions of its latest software for developers. Interestingly, Apple claims that the updates will now require less available storage to install, which may solve a big problem for some users. more…
Apple seeds watchOS 8 beta 3 to developers
Apple is finally releasing watchOS 8 beta 3 to all developers. After more than one month since WWDC 2021, when it was first previewed, Apple is now seeding another build for the upcoming Apple Watch operating system. more…
watchOS 8: Sleep mode has moved, here’s where to find it
If you’re familiar with activating sleep lock mode in Control Center on the , you might find yourself searching for that useful bed icon after updating to watchOS 8. The toggle puts your Apple Watch in a mode that stops alerts, dims the screen, and only shows a digital clock. more…
Poll: Are you installing the iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, macOS Monterey, or tvOS 15 public betas?
Apple this week released the first public betas of its upcoming operating systems iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, macOS Monterey, and tvOS 15. Are you planning to test these new systems? more…
How to install the watchOS 8 public beta or developer beta
Eager to test out everything arriving with watchOS 8 like the new Mindfulness app, Focus mode, Photo watch faces with Portrait mode, multiple timers, AssistiveTouch, and more? Read along for how to install watchOS 8 public or developer beta. Update: The free public beta for watchOS 8 is now available. more…
The watchOS 8 public beta is now available, but remember – there’s no way to downgrade
Apple this week has officially released the first public betas of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, tvOS 15, and watchOS 8. As we wrote yesterday, there are some risks to installing the iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 public betas, but you can take comfort in knowing that you can easily downgrade to iOS 14 if you…
Apple releasing watchOS 8 public beta for Apple Watch users later today
A bit early than expected, Apple will release watchOS 8 public beta later today for all users who wants to preview Apple’s upcoming Watch operating system before its official release. more…
Apple execs explain how the Apple Watch will be able to ‘replace the physical wallet’ with watchOS 8
In a new interview shared today by Yahoo, Deidre Caldbeck, director of Apple Watch product marketing, and Kevin Lynch, Apple’s VP of technology, spoke about the new features on watchOS 8 and how Apple Watch can become people’s new wallet. more…
Portraits on watchOS 8 is a clever and delightful take on featuring photos with Apple Watch
Apple Watch is introducing a new version of the Photos face in watchOS 8 this fall called Portraits. It’s a delightful addition that puts a new spin on what Apple says is the most popular watch face among users. more…