Apple Wants to Help You Focus With iOS 15

The new Focus feature is a sort of evolution of Apple’sDo Not Disturbmode. If you think the message is important, you then have the option to send it through. These parameters can then be scheduled and repeated so that they enable and disable themselves at the relevant times. Image: Apple.Apple You’ll also have the option of having Focus generating Do Not Disturb criteria for you. Focus will release as part of iOS 15 in the fall....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 82 words · Mrs. Paige Jones

Apple Wants to Improve Siri in New App

However, there is one caveat: you must be invited to the study to make it participate. Its unclear how to get invited to the study. Lifewire reached out to Apple to find out, and will update this story when we receive a response. Omid Armin / Unsplash Siri is also getting significant upgrades in theiOS 15 update coming this fall. One of them is Siri Knowledge in Photos, which will allow Siri to recognize whats in a picture....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 94 words · Kristin Hoover

Apple Wants to Improve Your Hearing Health With Its New AirPods Lineup

One of the big announcements at Apples Glowtime event was the new redesign of its popular AirPods. Once speech stops, your media volume returns to the previous volume. Another update to the AirPods 4 is the open-ear design and improved microphones. The AirPods Pro 2 also adds a clinically-gradedhearing aid featurefor those with mild to moderate hearing loss. If youre more of an over-the-ear AirPod fan, the AirPods Max got a slight update....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 87 words · Gavin Mendoza

Apple Warns Users of Zero-Day Vulnerability

According toHelp Net Security, the vulnerability affects the XNU, which is the heart of macOS and iOS. The patches are available now. The iOS patch also fixes flaws discovered in the CoreGraphics and WebKit. Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images Interestingly enough, the iOS vulnerability also affects much older devices. It has since been patched. Apple is urging its users to download the latest update to seal the recent vulnerability.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 67 words · Gwendolyn Waller

Apple Watch 7 Makes a Big Impression With Small Changes

The brighter screen and faster charging time also are welcome additions. The Series 7 represents a new frontier on what the Apple Watch is capable of. But the latest iteration puts something closer to a tiny iPhone on your wrist. Lifewire / Sascha Brodsky But check out those colors! I have been using the new blue-colored model, and the pictures dont do it justice. The blue color changes its hue, depending on the light, to a mesmerizing effect....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 295 words · William Powell

Apple Watch Apps Not Installing? How to Fix the Problem

This article covers troubleshooting only for installing Apple Watch apps using an iPhone. First, reset the connections on the Watch byturning on, and then turning off, Airplane Mode. Go toSettings>Bluetoothand confirm the Watch is connected. If not, connect to the same Wi-Fi connection and connect via Bluetooth. Instead, install one app at a time. If more than one app is installing, select all but one to pause the installations. You may even need to power cycle your iPhone....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 196 words · Elizabeth Ruiz

Apple Watch Camera Begs the Question, Why?

An earlier version of the camera was plagued by years of development delays and never made it to shipping. Now that a camera for your Watch is finally here, some observers are intrigued but underwhelmed. But users may be disappointed to discover theres not much integration with the Watch OS, itself. Wristcam, Inc. It connects via Bluetooth. Theres a big button on the band that you press to take a picture or long-press for video....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 185 words · Kenneth Brown

Apple Watch Car Crash Detection Makes It a Life-Saving Machine

When a crash is detected, the Apple Watch can also call emergency services and provide approximate location data. The potential to save lives is real. Apple Watches also support ECG functionality and can check for Atrial fibrillation, oftendetecting heart problemson their own. Apple Now that Apple Watches are so capable and saving so many lives, the question is much different. If you forget your Apple Watch, can you risknotgoing back for it?...

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 78 words · Chelsea Williamson

Apple Watch Cellular Not Working? How to Fix The Problem

Identify if you have an Apple Watch GPS + Cellular. If you don’t have a cellular model, you won’t have cellular service. reset your Apple Watch.Many technology issues resolve after a restart. Nitat Termmee / Getty Images Try rebooting your Apple Watch and see if cellular coverage is restored. Check the Apple Watch’s cellular signal strength. Open your watch’sControl Centerand double-check the Cellular icon is green. Check cellular coverage in your area....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Jennifer Wilson

Apple Watch Complication Picks of 2025 That You Shouldn't Miss

Apple Watch complications are little bits of information from apps that appear on the watch face. Here are our top picks that we find most useful, interesting, and creative. Citymapper Simple and useful information displayed. Luke Chesser / Unsplash Could use more complication sizes. Commuters and weekend travelers can rejoice about the Citymapper apps helpful complications. The complication works across various watch face size spots and is delightful, regardless of the size used....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Breanna Smith

Apple Watch Doesn’t Use Mail Privacy Protection

“Mail Privacy Protection helps protect your privacy by preventing email senders from learning information about your Mail activity. To test their discovery, the researchers hosted an image on their server and embedded it into an email. Its unclear if this is intended or if the feature is somehow bugged on the Apple Watch. Luke Chesser / Unsplash Weve reached out to Apple for comment but have received no response.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 69 words · Amanda George

Apple Watch Not Pinging iPhone? How to Fix the Problem

How Do I Fix My Apple Watch Ping? Here are some methods to try. Check that your Apple Watch and iPhone are correctly connected and working properly. If need be,resync your Apple Watchto correct the issue. Switch off Airplane Mode. Switch the mode off to restore the connection. reset your Apple Watch and iPhone to fix many common issues. tune up your software. Reset your iPhone online grid configs. Sometimes, this can fix many connection issues....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 259 words · Richard Mitchell

Apple Watch Not Registering Standing? How to Fix The Problem

Here’s how to fix it when your Apple Watch isn’t registering you standing. Try these troubleshooting tips to restore the function. Check that your Apple Watch is tracking your steps. If it’s not, try these simple fixes for when your Apple Watch isn’t detecting your steps. Your watch isn’t in contact with your wrist. Turn on Wrist detection. bring up the Watch app on your iPhone, then selectPasscode>Wrist Detection. Toggle the switch to theOnposition if it isn’t already....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 259 words · Bill Hooper