What happened: Apple just released its latest software for the Apple Watch, watchOS 26, and a couple of new health features are getting all the attention. They’ve introduced notifications for high ...

Customization takes center stage in watchOS 26 with the introduction of new and updated watch faces. These designs cater to diverse preferences, offering both aesthetic appeal and functional ...

I'm not a bat. I want my Apple Watch to show me where my AirTag second-generation trackers are, not make me listen for chirps throughout the house. Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology for CNET ...

watchOS 26 is a more modest update with one headlining new feature, Workout Buddy — on top of 15 other new tweaks. You might overlook the Apple Watch after the excitement of Liquid Glass on your ...

Yesterday, Apple unveiled release candidates (RCs) for its slate of upcoming updates. An RC, as the name implies, is the version of a software update Apple intends to release to the general public.

Apple released watchOS 26.4 on March 24, 2026, adding a Workout app change that lets users start a workout with a single tap on a workout type icon. The update follows reports of user frustration with ...

Workouts are the main reason I keep coming back to the Apple Watch, and this update finally makes that experience even smoother. The workout type icon is a clear, prominent entry point for each ...

Apple has officially rolled out watchOS 26.1, a comprehensive update designed to enhance the functionality, security, and performance of all compatible Apple Watch devices. This release introduces a ...

Now you can tap the big workout type icon to start a workout, like god intended. When it released watchOS 26.4 on Tuesday, Apple fixed an annoying recent addition to the Workout app. After you update, ...

Unlike a traditional watch that gives you a static look, your Apple Watch allows you to change its look to fit your aesthetic. This is all thanks to watch faces, which are user interfaces that allow ...

I hope you have a modern Apple Watch or iPad, because otherwise watchOS 27 and iPadOS 27 won’t run on your device. Apple often drops support for older devices with its latest software updates, but ...