This year’s WWDC brought many improvements to all of Apple’s operating systems. We want to rewind on what will come with the fall release of watchOS 5 (likely that will be the timeframe when Apple will also introduce the Apple Watch Series 4 with an updated design and larger screen). Read more “What’s coming in watchOS 5”
A new kind of workout app for your Apple Watch
The Apple Watch is especially great if you want to improve your overall health and fitness. Today there are dozens of solid fitness, gym, and running apps (including Apple’s native apps). Unsurprisingly in watchOS 5 Apple further focused on bringing more fitness centric features to it. Read more “A new kind of workout app for your Apple Watch”
What to expect from WWDC
It’s this time of the year again, Apple’s annual WWDC event is around the corner. And it looks like it will be jam packed with exciting new features this time as well. We’re expecting big announcements for iOS, watchOS, macOS, and tvOS. Read more “What to expect from WWDC”
watchOS 5 might bring custom watch faces
Finally a small blimp on the radar. It seems that the whole Apple Watch community and developers have been waiting for Apple to allow custom watch faces to be developed for Apple Watch. This has been a long standing user request, which so far has not seen any indication of becoming a reality. Read more “watchOS 5 might bring custom watch faces”
We’re thinking about launching an Apple centric podcast
All of us at the AppList Media team (we run WatchAppList.com) are listening to podcasts. We believe podcasts are great for many reasons, but most importantly they allow people to tell stories in exciting and relatable ways, which don’t require active attention. Read more “We’re thinking about launching an Apple centric podcast”
92% of Apple Watch users want custom watch faces
Apple Watch faces have been a major topic of discussion for users ever since the watch was released. With every new watchOS release, the existing watch faces were refined and new ones introduced, e.g. the Siri watch face, the Nike watch face, or the Toy Story watch faces. Read more “92% of Apple Watch users want custom watch faces”
Apple may be developing new microLED displays, starting with Apple Watch
Recent independent reports from Bloomberg and Digitimes state that Apple may be working on next generation microLED displays. The first product to receive the display could be the Apple Watch and an unannounced augmented reality device. Read more “Apple may be developing new microLED displays, starting with Apple Watch”
Apple Watch Series 4 could have 15% larger display (KGI)
Since its official launch in 2015, the design of the Apple Watch didn’t evolve much. However, this is about to change according to a recent report from KGI, with new models coming this fall! Read more “Apple Watch Series 4 could have 15% larger display (KGI)”
Apple sold 18 million Apple Watches in 2017
In 2017 Apple once again beat analysts expectations of the Apple Watch. Apple’s wearable grew 54% compared to 2016, with a total of 18 million shipped units according to a report from Canalys. Of course, to a large extent growth has been fuelled by the release of the cellular capable Series 3. Read more “Apple sold 18 million Apple Watches in 2017”
Apple likely to release AirPower in March
Back at Apple’s September iPhone X focused event, the company also introduced AirPower. The wireless charging accessory was shown working with three devices simultaneously, namely an iPhone X, Apple Watch and AirPods. Read more “Apple likely to release AirPower in March”