I’ve been wearing an Apple Watch since 2015. The face problem hasn’t changed. That sounds like a complaint, and it is, but I want to be specific about it. The Apple Watch has changed enormously over ten years. The hardware is faster. The health…
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David Smith’s Six-Year Watch Map Project
David Smith shipped Pedometer++ 8.0 at the end of April, and the headline is mapping on the Apple Watch. Smith has been chipping away at watchOS maps for six years. And now we get detailed maps on the wrist. Dark mode. Offline support. An…
Continue reading →The Rivian Apple Watch App
For the last week, I’ve been using the new Rivian Apple Watch app, and it’s pretty great. There are separate screens for security, climate control, and charge level, in addition to a mini dashboard that has everything you need. Rivian Phone App Dashboard Rivian…
Continue reading →Why Apple Watch Faces Still Fall Short After 10 Years
I love so much about my Apple Watch. It nudges me toward better health, stands ready to detect a crash or a heart event, and fits seamlessly into my daily life. But after 10 years on wrists everywhere, it still baffles me how few truly useful…
Continue reading →Sparky’s 2024 Apple Watch Buyer’s Guide
I’ve been wearing Apple Watches since day one, and the 2024 lineup is the most impressive yet. They make great holiday gifts, but here’s the thing: You don’t need to buy the most expensive model to get a great Apple Watch experience. Let’s break…
Continue reading →A Few Thoughts Following Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” Event
Today Apple announced its latest crop of Apple Watches, AirPods, and iPhones. Here are a few thoughts. The Video Events Apple has perfected these video presentations. There are so many nice small touches throughout the videos and I like the way they are featuring…
Continue reading →On the Plastic Apple Watch SE
There is a rumor afloat that the next Apple Watch SE will be made of plastic. Mark Gurman recently stated that Apple using rigid plastic in the Apple Watch SE is “increasingly likely.” I think this is a good idea for several reasons: Hopefully,…
Continue reading →MacSparky Labs Deep Dive • September 2023
For this Deep Dive meeting, we shared our first impressions on iOS 17 as well as the new hardware announced by Apple during the September 12 event.…
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Don’t Forget About the watchOS Update
Today, Apple publicly released iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. I’ve got plenty of content coming about the new releases, but if there is one thing you should check out that you may have missed, it’s watchOS 10. This year, Apple made some significant changes…
Continue reading →Apple’s Wonderlust Event in the MacSparky Labs
Next week, on September 12 at 10:00 Pacific, Apple will be announcing new iPhones, Apple Watches, and maybe a bit more. In the MacSparky Labs, we’ll be covering the event in several ways.…
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