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New Apple Watch superguide: What you need to know
Apple has three new Apple Watches for 2025: an Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3 and the Apple Watch SE 3rd gen, here’s the lowdown.
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Moof! Clarus the Dogcow returns on Apple's most expensive watch
Apple Watch Hermès might finally be worth its high price tag.
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Apple Watch battery specs don't tell the whole story
Apple's promise of 24-hour battery life isn't an idle boast. All three models break the record for their line.
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Apple's cheapest devices are the best ones to get
Forget the iPhone Air and Apple Watch Series 11. Apple's value products are where it's at.
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The Apple Watch Ultra 3 isn't a big smartwatch–it's a mini iPhone
A large screen that can text, make calls, stream music over 5G, connect to satellites, and last multiple days on a single charge.
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There's a lot of new Apple stuff. Here's what's actually worth buying
Some products really jump out at me as more impressive and intriguing than others.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: What you need to know about every 'Awe Dropping' Apple release
Apple held its big “Awe Dropping” and the biggest announcement was the iPhone 17 Air. We talk about the new iPhone and the rest of Apple’s announcements on this episode of the Macworld Podcast.
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Every new Apple product coming in 2025 (and beyond)
Apple has lots of new products planned – here's what's rumored right now.
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Forget the Series 11, the Apple Watch SE 3 just gained a ton of high-end perks
Apple’s biggest smartwatch upgrades arrive on its cheapest model this year.
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Apple's iPhone event is today, here's what to expect
Apple's September iPhone launch event is Tuesday. Find out what time the it will start, what Apple will launch and everything else.
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Three Apple Watches and M5 iPad Pro 'coming soon'
Last-minute leaks point to Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, SE 3 on Tuesday, and a new M5 iPad Pro later this fall.
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How to watch Apple's 'Awe Dropping' iPhone 17 event
Watch the stream on September 9 at 10am Pacific Time to see Apple introduce its biggest products of the year.
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What to expect at Apple’s ‘Awe Dropping’ iPhone 17 event
Apple is ready to kick off its biggest keynote of the year, and it’s not just about new iPhones.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: Apple 'Awe dropping' iPhone event preview
On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about the products we expect to see: the iPhone 17 lineup, new Apple Watches, the new AirPods Pro 3, and more.
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Why couch potatoes should wear an Apple Watch too
Apple advertises its Apple Watch on the wrists of high-performance athletes. But it's also worthwhile for the average person.
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Get ready for a packed month of Apple releases
September is the busiest month of the year, with new iPhones, Apple Watches, operating systems, and more.
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I haven’t been this hyped for an iPhone event in a long time
Three of the company’s most popular products will likely receive some of their biggest upgrades in ages.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: Apple's big iPhone 17 event on September 9
On today’s show, we give an overview of what to expect, as well as discuss Apple’s new three-year iPhone plan. Plus, the worst thing that happened this week, this week in Apple history, and more.
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Apple announces 'Awe Dropping' iPhone 17 event for September 9
We expect Apple to announce the iPhone 17 line, new Apple Watches, and perhaps AirPods Pro 3.
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You probably don't want to rush to install watchOS 26
The update may bring plenty of new features to the Apple Watch, but most aren't ready for prime time.
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Apple’s busy fall pipeline reportedly includes several long-overdue updates
New HomePod mini, AirPods Pro, and Apple TV on the way.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: Apple leak reveals upcoming Mac, Apple Watch, and more
Apple made a big boo-boo last week and unintentionally released code that revealed upcoming product plans. That’s the focus of this week’s show: Apple's plans for the MacBook Pro, Mac Pro, Apple Watch, iPad, and more!
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Apple code: Touch ID could be coming to Apple Watch
Internal software suggests that Touch ID could be coming to future Apple Watch models.
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The blood-oxygen sensor is returning to Apple Watch
The software update re-enables this feature on Series 9, 10, and Ultra 2 watches, but it works differently now.
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Code reveals 2025 Apple Watch details: 3 models, 5G, and a new wireless chip
Internal code suggests upgrades for Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3.
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A new Apple Watch is coming. It's time to break the mold
Does Apple's pattern with the iPhone, iPad, and other products tell us something about the future of the Apple Watch?
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iOS 26 code suggests the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is getting a larger display
A new Apple Watch resolution is revealed that's larger than any current display.
Reviews
Kuxiu K1 15W 3-in-1 MagSafe Power Bank review: Compact, versatile portable iPhone, Watch, AirPods charger
Compact but versatile power bank twists into a charger for all your Apple portables.
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Amazon Prime Day 2025: When is Prime Day and how to get the best deals
Prime Day is here from July 8-11, bringing tons of discounts, including sales on our favorite Apple tech.
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Only Apple Watch can be trusted to count calories accurately, report finds
Test of the leading brands concludes that fitness watches in general are "uniformly pretty rubbish" at measuring calorie burn.
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Forget iOS 26, take a stroll through Apple's 'garden' of OS code names for 2027
There's a flower theme, for the most part.
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8 hidden watchOS 26 features that are better than Liquid Glass
Apple’s watchOS 26 update is full of great new features, but some of the best have flown under the radar. Here are eight top features you may have missed.
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watchOS 26 beta 2 might have the weirdest Apple Watch bug ever
Apple says the issue only affects the he Hermès models, so it may be related to a specific watch face.
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Recreate the classic iMac G3 era with this cute Apple Watch charger
Color options naturally include Tangerine and Bondi Blue.
News Analysis
Podcast: WWDC25 special!
We talk about the hot new stuff from Apple, including Liquid Glass, iPadOS windowing, Live Translation, and more on this episode of the Macworld Podcast!
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watchOS 26 kills off five classic Apple Watch faces
If you're a fan of the Toy Story face, get ready for bad news.
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10 WWDC features you need to know (but probably missed)
iOS, macOS, iPadOS, and watchOS 26 are filled with little features Apple didn’t talk about during the keynote
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Your Apple Watch just got a lot smarter with watchOS 26
Liquid Glass redesign means it looks different, too.
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WWDC 2025: Third-party Control Center widgets reportedly coming to Apple Watch
Momentous change expected in watchOS 26.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: WWDC25 preview and what to expect
Apple’s most important event of the year is happening next week! In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about what we expect to see at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference.
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Apple just confirmed major UI changes are coming at WWDC
The tagline on the WWDC25 website says it all.
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Report: WWDC interface overhaul will be ‘more widely felt' than iOS 7
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman claims the rumored iOS and macOS redesign will ‘touch all of Apple's operating systems.'
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Apple AI glasses 'better made' than Meta's now on tap for 2026
The company has also canceled plans to equip the Apple Watch with cameras.
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10 hidden Apple Watch features you've probably never used–but should
Your smartwatch isn’t just a fitness tracker—it’s a mini computer with loads of smart features.
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Why the usual Apple Watch battery advice is wrong
We turned off each Apple Watch feature to see how much it affected battery life, and were surprised by the results.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: The state of the Apple Watch and watchOS
The Apple Watch recently had its tenth anniversary, and WWDC is coming up in June. So in this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we’re looking at the state of the Apple Watch–where it’s been, where it’s at now, and what’s in store for the future.
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Apple Watch SE likely to get two new sizes this year
Imminent new model looks to be based on Series 7's 41mm and 45mm sizes.
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The Apple Watch is boring–here's how to change that
Another new heath sensor isn't going to make the Apple Watch exciting again. It's time for a makeover.
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