watchOS 5
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How to change Workout settings for Apple Watch
By Luke Filipowicz last updated
How do you change what's displayed on your Apple Watch during a Workout? Easily, with the Watch for iPhone app!
watchOS version code names
By Rene Ritchie last updated
watchOS doesn't have public code names the way macOS does, but it does have internal code names — and they're beach-ing!
Can't update watchOS? How to troubleshoot common problems
By Lory Gil, Rene Ritchie last updated
Latest watchOS update won't install or update on your Apple Watch? Here's what to do!
Platforms State of the Union: Important highlights from the event
By Mikah Sargent last updated
Check out Apple's big announcements from the Platforms State of the Union!
How to download watchOS 5.3 beta 6 to your Apple Watch
By Joseph Keller published
Apple has released the sixth beta version of watchOS 5.3 to developers. Here's how you can download it to your Apple Watch.
Apple temporarily turns off Walkie Talkie to fix eavesdropping bug
By Rene Ritchie published
The exploit, although not yet seen in the wild, could let someone eavesdrop on the iPhone paired to the Apple Watch.
How to customize Control Center on Apple Watch
By Joseph Keller, Luke Filipowicz published
Control Center on your Apple Watch lets you get to important settings quickly, and you can change the order of those buttons to fit your specific needs.
How to view web pages on Apple Watch in watchOS 5
By Karen S Freeman last updated
If you have downloaded watchOS 5 on your Apple Watch Series 3 or Series 4, you can now use your Apple Watch to view web pages and surf the internet.
What's new with Notifications in watchOS 5
By Karen S Freeman published
Notifications on the Apple Watch are more useful than ever in watchOS 5. And you don't need an Apple Watch Series 4 to take advantage of these new features.
How activity competitions work in watchOS 5
By Karen S Freeman last updated
Challenge a friend to an activity competition to push you both to be more active.
How to use the Siri watch face on your Apple Watch
By Joseph Keller published
Want to set up and use the Siri watch face on your Apple Watch? Here's how.
Apple Watch Series 4 review: Two weeks later
By Rene Ritchie published
After wearing Apple Watch Series 4 for 2 weeks, it's time for a quick re-review.
How to add cadence tracking to your workout metrics on Apple Watch in watchOS 5
By Lory Gil published
Runners have even more data tracking options in watchOS 5. Now you can track your step speed! Here's how to add that to your Workout app.
watchOS 5: More connected, more active, and better for your health
By Rene Ritchie last updated
The big features in watchOS 5 are pretty great, but this update is more about the little improvements than the keynote features — and boy, are there a lot of little improvements.
How to use the Walkie-Talkie app for Apple Watch in watchOS 5
By Joseph Keller published
Walkie-Talkie makes communicating with your voice using your Apple Watch a snap, and it’s available in watchOS 5. Here’s how it’ll work.
How to use pace alerts on Apple Watch while running in watchOS 5
By Lory Gil published
Keep the pace with more than just your favorite songs. Learn how fast to run to meet your goals!
Is my Apple Watch compatible with watchOS 5?
By Joseph Keller last updated
Wondering whether your Apple Watch is compatible with watchOS 5? Here’s what you need to know.
Five new watchOS 5 features you need to check out now
By Rene Ritchie published
These are some of my favorite new features in watchOS 5.
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