Apple has released a maintenance update for the Apple Watch. watchOS 2.0.1 does not come with any new features but delivers a number of bug fixes and performance improvements as well as new emoji characters (which also made their way into OS X with 10.11.1 El Capitan and iOS with iOS 9.1). Apple provides the following changelog: Fixes an issue that could cause software […]
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New Apple Watch ads show usefulness of smartwatches
With the new Apple iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus having received the spotlight, Apple has released a new series of ads that brings attention back to the Apple Watch. The six videos all show a way in which a smartwatch can be more useful than a smartphone. Siri is the star of what is arguably the best video of the series. […]
Apple Watch Hermès goes on sale
In early September, Apple unveiled its new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus (now on sale). It used the same event to announce new case and strap colours for the Apple Watch. It also announced a new partnership with Hermès as it continues to position the Apple Watch as a luxurious smartwatch. Uncompromising craftsmanship. Pioneering innovation. Groundbreaking functionality. Apple Watch […]
Apple Watch begins rolling out at Target stores in U.S.
National U.S. retailer Target yesterday announced that it is bringing the Apple Watch to its stores. The rollout begins this week with a number of stores offering some 20 different models in both 38mm and 42mm sizes. All stores will carry the Apple Watch range by October 25th, making it even easier to find during the holiday shopping season. Target […]
Apple patents Apple Ring concept
Apple’s wearable ambitions look to extend well beyond the Apple Watch. A new patent filing suggests that Apple, among the many ideas the company is playing with, is a smart ring (the Apple Ring or Apple iRing?) that not only supports gesture control but could even incorporate a touchscreen and a microphone for voice commands. A user controls an external electronic device […]
Where to get the Apple iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus in Canada
Today is a big day for the new Apple iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus as both go on sale here in Canada as well as the U.S. and other countries across the globe. As we have seen in the past, the “s” generation looks very similar to the previous one but still includes a number of substantial upgrades. The new iPhones come […]
watchOS 2.0 update now available for Apple Watch
Many Apple Watch owners were disappointed when Apple last week delayed the release of watchOS 2.0 due to the discovery of a critical bug at the last minute. There is good news today as the update is now available for download and it includes a fix for that nasty little delay. The highlight of the update is the new native […]
Apple WatchOS 2.0 available for download today (Update: Delayed)
Apple unveiled WatchOS 2.0 back at WWDC 2015 in early June. After a few beta releases, today is the day that the general release version will be available as a free download to all Apple Watch owners. As befits a major upgrade, WatchOS 2.0 brings a raft of new features, enhancements and bug fixes. The highlight is probably the fact […]