Apple Watch Series 4 packs in a bigger display and new heart rate sensors, but is that enough to justify upgrading, or jumping in for the first time? Read on to see what TMO’s Jeff Gamet thinks of Apple’s latest smart watch.
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Apple's Student ID in Wallet Feature Now Available at 3 Universities
Apple’s Student ID feature in iOS 12’s Wallet went live on Tuesday with three universities.
AWS4 Love, Design Meets Science, Apple's PG TV Dreams - ACM 481
Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet can’t get enough of Apple Watch Series 4, even though Jeff is wrong about the Infograph Watch Face. They also find it interesting that a designer got recognized by the world of science, and they weigh whether or not Apple’s plan to avoid sex, violence, and politics with its original TV shows will hurt its streaming service.
Apple Releases watchOS 5.0.1, a Minor Maintenance Release
This is a minor maintenance release that addresses three issues affecting some users.
Apple Watch for Android Phones, Notifications Tips - TMO Daily Observations 2018-09-20
Andrew Orr and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to talk about whether or not Apple Watch will ever get Android phone support or become a stand alone device. They also have some tips for managing Notification in iOS 12 and watchOS 5.
watchOS 5: How to Enable Raise to Speak for Siri on Apple Watch
Raise to Speak in watchOS 5 lets you talk to Siri on your Apple Watch without having to say “Hey Siri.” Here’s how to turn it on.
watchOS 5: New Notifications Options and "Deliver Quietly" for Apple Watch
Within watchOS 5, there’s a handy way you can control notifications by app—and have those changes reflected on your iPhone, too. Today’s Quick Tip is all about just how you’ll use this brand-new feature!
watchOS 5: Here's How to Use Walkie Talkie with your Apple Watch
Here’s how to set up and use watchOS 5’s Walkie Talkie feature on your Apple Watch.
Apple Releases watchOS 5.1 Beta 1 for Developers
Apple released watchOS 5.1 beta 1 for developers on Tuesday. This Apple Watch update looks like just performance and bug fixes.
watchOS 5 for Apple Watch Series 1 and Newer Available Now
Apple released watchOS 5 for Apple Watch on Monday with new workout types, Walkie Talkie voice chat, and more.
Apple Announces Apple Watch Series 4 with Bigger Display, New Watch Faces
Apple introduced Apple Watch Series 4 on Wednesday with bigger displays and new watch faces with more detailed complications.
Apple Seeds watchOS 5 Developer Beta 10
Apple seeded watchOS 5 Developer Beta 10 for Apple Watch to developers on Friday, making this a two-developer beta release week.
Killing the Lighting Port, Buying into Apple Watch Series 4 - ACM 477
What would it take for Apple to ditch the Lightning port on iPhones? Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet explore the possibilities, and Bryan ends up convincing himself to buy Apple’s not-shipping-yet AirPower charging pad. They also ask themselves what it would take for them to want Apple Watch Series 4, iPhone Xs, new iPad Pros, and new MacBooks. Their conclusion? It’s going to be an expensive fall.
Apple Seeds watchOS 5 Developer Beta 9
Apple seeded watchOS 5 Developer Beta 9 for Apple Watch to developers on Friday, making this a two-developer beta release week.
Apple Updates watchOS 5 to Beta 8 for Developers
Apple wrapped up its Monday developer beta updates with watchOS 5 beta 8 for Apple Watch.
Eurasian Filing Reveals 6 Apple Watch Series 4 Models
A recent Apple filing in the Eurasian economic database lists six new Apple Watch models, helping confirm rumors saying Apple Watch Series 4 is coming this fall.
Apple Updates watchOS 5 to Beta 7 for Developers
watchOS 5 developer beta 7 for the Apple Watch is out, along with iOS 12 and macOS Mojave developer beta 7.
Apple Updates watchOS 5 to Beta 6 for Developers
Rounding out Apple’s Monday beta update-palooza is watchOS 5 developer beta 6 for the Apple Watch.
New Apple Design Resources Available for Mac and Apple Watch
The resources have been updated with new assets for watchOS and macOS Mojave.
Apple Releases watchOS 5 Beta 3 for Developers
Along with iOS 12 Developer Beta 3, Apple released watchOS 5 beta 3 for Apple Watch on Tuesday.
watchOS 5 Developer Beta 2 Adds Walkie-Talkie
watchOS 5 developer beta 2 for Apple Watch is out and it includes the Walkie-Talkie voice chat feature first shown at Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference in June.
Want Your Student ID on Apple Watch? The University of Alabama Enabled This
The University of Alabama recently announced that students will be able to put their student ID on Apple Watch or their iPhone.
4 Apple Watch Apps That Add watchOS Fitness Complications
The marketing around Apple Watch is primarily around health, so we’ve rounded up some watchOS fitness complications.
Apple Reseeds watchOS 5 Developer Beta 1
Apple re-seeded watchOS 5 Developer Beta 1 on Monday, 5 days after it was the new Apple Watch operating system was pulled.