Apple Watch

watchOS 2.2 breaks Fantastical on Apple Watch The crew at Flexibits, the company behind Fantastical, says they're working on finding the root of the problem, but there is a workaround that seems to be fixing the problem for some users: uninstall and reinstall the iPhone and Apple Watch app. Here's the run down: Go to…

This week, The Mac Observer is sponsored by VMware AirWatch. AirWatch is a platform that makes it easy for you to access all your work apps and information from your personal mobile device (yes, folks, that means your iPhone, too!). Let’s face it, implementing ANY new technology can be daunting and complicated, and that complexity…

X-Doria has introduced the Revel line of four colorful Apple Watch cases. They simply snap on and leave all ports accessible. The case is flexible yet durable. I've been using one with my Apple Watch for two weeks, and it has grown on me. The first thing to note about this case is that it…

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____________________________ One of the modern day technology mantras is that if something can be done, it will be done. A way to earn a profit will be conjured up. We know that wearables, and the Apple Watch in particular, are going to get better and better at monitoring our body chemistry. When it comes to…

______________________ We're in an era in which things are changing fast. Every year, Apple offers us a new iPhone that has a bunch of new, cool features and is ridiculously powerful, in Apple's words. Along with that, the Internet and the digital device we own have made it possible to provide new services at a…

watchOS 2-native Apple Watch apps hit 1,300 in one month Developers rushed to get their Apple Watch native apps ready for September 21, and their numbers have grown to 1,300 in a month. Apple shared that number during its 2015 fourth fiscal quarter earnings report on Tuesday afternoon. Apple reported US$51.5 billion in revenue with…

Despite the apparent simplicity of the Apple Watch charging docks, there are several factors to consider. Those include practicality, protection, stability, possible ways the charging cable can be damaged when installed and removed, adjustability of presentation angle, use for both Portrait mode and Nightstand mode, and so on. The Twelve South Forté is exceptionally beautiful,…

With the introduction of watchOS 2 and Nightstand Mode, it's preferable for an Apple Watch charging dock to work in both horizontal and vertical modes. Many early docks don't afford that capability, but the new Native Union Dock for Apple Watch does. However, it's far from perfect. The design, in principle, is inventive. A heavy…

Best Buy's Apple Watch sales are a big success Best Buy's Apple Watch sales have been so robust that the company, which started selling the device in August, ramped up its plans from 300 stores over several months to more than a thousand in just two months. Company CEO Hubert Joly told analysts, “Demand for…

An Apple Watch charging dock should try to avoid classic problems with cable management, mobility, Apple Watch attachment, viewing angle and stability. The Just Mobile Lounge Dock brilliantly sidesteps or solves all the problems seen in other charging docks reviewed to date. Just Mobile Lounge Dock As I have reviewed these Apple Watch charding docks,…

Swatch: We're betting on the smart-ish watch When asked about Apple's presence in the smartwatch market, Mr. Hayek said, “The Apple Watch is an interesting toy, but not a revolution.” He added that the need to charge some smartwatches daily, including Apple Watch, is a big problem. Mr. Hayek followed up by talking about the…

Wristly had over 1,000 respondents in its poll of Apple Watch users in the US and the UK. The analysis revealed several fascinating things about Apple Pay on the Apple Watch. 80 percent of Apple Watch owners have used Apple Pay. Apple Pay is typically used first in a retail environment instead of an in-app…

One of the great annoyances of the Apple Watch and watchOS 1.0.1 is the 18 second display time out. There's no setting to define how long the display will remain lit, and it always goes dark at just the wrong time, especially when demoing or timing events. Here's a workaround. _________________________ The Apple Watch display…

iOS 9's Health app lets you track your sex life We already knew Health would include menstrual cycle tracking. Now that the beta version of iOS 9 is available, we're seeing what else that includes: basal body temperature, cervical mucus quality, ovulation test results, sexual activity, and spotting. Sexual activity also lets you track whether…

Flexibits released Fantastical 2.3 for the iPhone with support for Apple Watch on Wednesday, and Apple could take some cues from their efforts. The update brings the Calendar alternative to your wrist, complete with schedule views, notifications for upcoming events, and a Glance view that shows a quick overview of your day. Fantastical also plugs…

Swatch Group is the world's largest watch company. In addition to the budget Swatch brand, the holding company owns luxury brands such as Longines, Omega, and Tissot. Its two largest markets are the U.S. and China, one of which is likely the unspecified big country. Mr. Hayek was spare on details about the watch, but…

Pebble's new Time smartwatch is shipping now Pebble said the first 10,000 Pebble Time rewards will ship this week, and all Kickstarter backers should have their shipping notifications by mid June. Everyone else can place an order starting on June 22. Time is Pebble's newest smartwatch. It's about 20 percent thinner than the original Pebble…

The HiRise Apple Watch stand from Twelve South, available now, elevates the Apple Watch beautifully, integrates the inductive charger, and showcases the smartwatch for charging overnight. It works with any model Apple Watch and bands and is a step above the ordinary in design. ______________________ When I saw that the HiRise, made of metal, comes…