Apple Watch
Apple Watch is finally adding a feature I’ve been requesting for years
The ability to pause your activity rings is a minor feature update for most, but for those of us who obsess about such things to an unhealthy degree, it’s the…
Here’s what the DOJ suit could mean for Apple Watch
Apple’s ecosystem play has — at once — been the envy and bane of the consumer electronics industry for decades. Following a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice…
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India’s smartwatch market in flux as unknown brands challenge heavyweights
India’s smartwatch market has transformed, seemingly overnight. For years, it has been dominated by its homegrown players, while global giants like Apple and Samsung have struggled for presence, amid the hundreds of millions of annual shipments. Suddenly, however, the category has been flooded with unknown brands, which have no prior…
Apple’s fix for the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 sales ban could be disabling a useless feature
Apple is readying a more permanent fix for the ITC ruling that ended up temporarily blocking sales of its Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Series 9 models in the U.S.…
Apple Watch import ban paused; Series 9 and Ultra 2 will be available on Apple’s site tomorrow
Update: Apple has responded to TechCrunch’s request for comment. The Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 are on sale at Apple brick and mortar locations starting today and will…
A recent U.S. ban on Apple Watch imports will remain in place, after the Biden administration declined to veto an earlier ruling by the International Trade Commission. The ITC ruling…
As promised, Apple has officially removed the Watch Series 9 from its online shop. Word on the surprise move arrived earlier this week, when the company confirmed that an ongoing…
Apple Watch Series 9 sales to be halted over patent dispute
Update 12/21: Apple has officially halted its online sales of the Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2. Apple will be halting sales of its Series 9 smartwatch, TechCrunch has confirmed.…
Cruise ceases robotaxi operations, the Apple Watch gets a new feature and Carta tries to head off bad press
Hello, ghouls and goblins, and welcome to this Halloween Weekend edition of Week in Review (WiR), TechCrunch’s weekly tech recap in newsletter form. For our U.S.-based readers (and this reporter),…
With today’s watchOS 10.1 drop, Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 owners now have access to the smartwatches’ most exciting feature. Double Tap, which adds gesture-based interactions…
Apple Watch’s new double tap gesture is now live in the watchOS 10.1 public beta
In September, Apple introduced the Apple Watch Series 9 at its annual event, which included a new gesture: the double tap. The gesture, which gives users a new way to…
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Apple Watch Series 9 review
It’s hard to know the right time to upgrade. It’s a question I get a lot, having done this job for as long as I have. It’s the double-edged sword of FOMO: wanting to get your hands on the latest thing as soon as possible, while worrying that next year’s…
Apple Event 2023: Everything you need to know about iPhone 15, Apple Watch, USB-C connector
Didn’t have time to tune in live to the Apple Event 2023? That’s ok — we’re here to bring you the most important parts.
Hands-on with the pink Apple Watch Series 9 and ultra-er Apple Watch Ultra 2
Apple launched its latest Apple Watch models today, including an Apple Watch Series 9 and a new Apple Watch Ultra 2. The new watches come with all new processors —…
With double tap, you can interact with your Apple Watch when your other hand is busy
Apple just introduced the faster, more capable Apple Watch Series 9, which features a new gesture called “double tap.”
At today’s Apple Event 2023 in Cupertino, the company announced you can get your Apple Watch Series 9 in pink.
Siri gains access to health data, adds on-device processing on Apple Watch Series 9
Announced at the Apple Event 2023, Apple Watch Series 9 is bringing some Siri improvement, including the ability to access health data through Siri.
As someone who travels a lot and writes about tech for a living, I’m perpetually on the lookout for things that can ease electronic burden. Anker’s been a go-to for…
The rumors were right as usual. Apple’s next iPhone event is scheduled for September 12. The firm just sent out invites for the event, once again scheduled for its Apple…
Apple Watch can now tell you where you last had cell coverage
At WWDC today, Apple revealed that watchOS 10 is introducing a slew of new features — including some potentially lifesaving tools for athletes both professional and, well, not. One of the…
Apple revamps watchOS 10 with widgets, topographic maps, mindfulness features and more
Confirming earlier reports, Apple’s watchOS 10 for its Apple Watch is turning out to be a fairly notable upgrade. At the company’s Worldwide Developer Conference today, Apple previewed the coming…
Meta is killing its Messenger for Apple Watch app on May 31, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Thursday. Apple Watch users who have the app installed are being notified…
Apple is reportedly developing an AI-powered health coaching service
Apple is developing an AI-powered health coaching service code named Quartz, according to a new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The tech giant is reportedly also working on technology for…
Apple Watch to see its biggest software update since its 2015 debut, report says
The Apple Watch’s software is due to get its biggest update since its release, according to a new report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Though details on the watchOS 10’s updated…
There’s a long list of things corporations can do to lessen consumer electronics’ environmental impact. Making systems easier to repair is up there, along with encouraging device recycling and updating…
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Apple offers a deeper dive into crash detection
Apple’s recent hardware events have been punctuated by a touch of doom and gloom. It’s a tonal shift from the usual celebratory nature of these presentations — all by design, of course. The Apple Watch was the first to the party. Features like AFib readings and Fall Detection gave way…
Battery life has long been the Apple Watch’s biggest drawback. The issue only became more pronounced when the company went all-in on sleep-tracking with watchOS 7 in 2020. Rather than…
Daily Crunch: A closer look at Google’s remote-controlled $30 Chromecast
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Want a glimpse at the Apple Watch Series 9? Look no further than the Ultra
Apple’s familiar playbook suggests that the Ultra won’t be the last new variant of the company’s smartwatch line.
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The Apple Watch SE isn’t as much of a compromise as you might think
It may surprise the casual reader to learn that I don’t run a trillion-dollar multinational corporation. Like any decent tech writer, however, I’m more than happy to offer all my opinions on the matter in a very public forum. Having most closely followed hardware makers over the years, I’m often…
