Apple Watch
Apple Almost Pushed Series 9 Owners to Buy a New Watch. It Was All a Mistake.
When Apple published its watchOS 27 preview page on the web, it made clear that only Apple Watch Ultra 2/3, Series 10/11 and SE 3 would support the upcoming operating system. Left for dead was Apple Watch Series 9, joining Series 6, 7 and 8, plus SE 2 and Ultra 1 as omissions. But it...
These Popular Apple Watches Won’t Get the watchOS 27 Update [u]
Apple has officially given a sneak peek at its upcoming watchOS 27, bringing a wave of artificial intelligence features and interface updates to the wrist. The software update, scheduled to launch this coming fall, shifts its focus toward a much more personal and conversational user experience. At the centre of the update is Siri AI,...
Apple Developing Several Frame Styles for Smart Glasses
Apple is reportedly developing around four frame styles for its first pair of smart glasses.
Canadian Study: How Apple Watch Predicts Heart Failure Weeks in Advance
A new Canadian study led by Toronto’s University Health Network (UHN) has found that Apple Watch data can identify early warning signs of worsening heart failure up to three weeks before a patient needs to go to the hospital. So that Apple Watch on your wrist can definitely come in handy for detecting changes in...
Judge Determines Apple Watch Blood Oxygen Workaround Doesn’t Infringe on Masimo Patents
Apple's current methods of leveraging blood oxygen sensing on Apple Watch do not infringe on Masimo's patents, according to the ITC.
The Apple Watch Series 11 Just Hit its Lowest Price Yet on Amazon
The latest Apple Watch Series 11 is on sale right now, just four months after its launch last fall, and a hefty discount is available. You can save $100 off the retail price at Amazon.ca right now on both sizes of the Apple Watch Series 11. The 42mm model has dropped to $449.99 from its...
Apple’s New 2026 Black Unity Watch Band Is Officially Here
Apple has officially unveiled its 2026 Black Unity Apple Watch band, continuing its annual tradition of releasing a special-edition accessory in honour of Black History Month. Announced today via a press release, the new band is called the Unity Connection Braided Solo Loop and focuses on the theme of connection — both cultural and community-driven....
Apple Watch Sleep Tracking Needs an iPhone Backup Alarm Too
For many Apple Watch users, the promise of a gentle haptic vibration on the wrist is a welcome alternative to a blaring bedside alarm when using the wearable's Sleep Tracking feature. However, some users are discovering a frustrating downside: it is too easy to turn off the alarm while still asleep. The Problem: Silent Oversleeping...
Rogers Starlink Satellite Now Supports Apple Watch with Promo Offer
Rogers has expanded its Starlink-powered satellite messaging service to now support the Apple Watch, letting Canadians send texts even when they’re completely off the grid. The company says it’s the first and only wireless provider in Canada to offer satellite-to-smartwatch messaging. That means Apple Watch users can now stay connected in areas with no cell...
WhatsApp Just Landed on Apple Watch: Here’s What You Can Do
WhatsApp has officially rolled out its long-awaited app for Apple Watch, giving users more ways to stay connected without needing their iPhone nearby. The release follows beta testing that first revealed the app to iOS testers earlier this month. With the new app, users can now read entire message threads, reply using voice or text,...
False Apple Watch SOS Triggers Massive Search and Rescue in B.C.
Coquitlam Search and Rescue (SAR) says a false emergency alert from an Apple Watch led to an unnecessary rescue response this week. The team was called out by BC Emergency Health Services for a person in medical distress in a remote area northeast of Indian Arm. When crews investigated by flying out in a helicopter,...
WhatsApp on Apple Watch Is Real — Here’s the First Look
WhatsApp has officially launched its first app for the Apple Watch, available through the latest iOS beta version 25.32.10.71 via TestFlight. This means it’s only for beta testers right now. The rollout marks the messaging platform’s long-awaited expansion to Apple Watch, reports WABetaInfo, though the initial version still depends on an iPhone connection to function....