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watchOS 11 — the biggest new Apple Watch features and how to try them
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Here's everything we know about watchOS 11, the latest wearable software update that will bring new features to Apple Watch.
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watchOS 11 public beta now live — 7 best features to try first
By Kate Kozuch published
With watchOS 11 public beta now available to install, these are the best new Apple Watch features you should try first.
![A view from the crowd's perspective from WWDC 2024 showing a giant screen with all of the new Apple Watch features coming to watchOS 11 summarized.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/52GamkZNSsfirjZgx9B857-320-80.jpg)
How to download watchOS 11 public beta
By Kate Kozuch published
The watchOS 11 public beta is available now. Here's how to download the beta software to your Apple Watch.
![Apple Watch Ultra 2 on a piece of weathered wood.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/J84qpiFRmDyr9o3GhxBpmA-320-80.jpg)
The best Apple Watch apps in 2024
By Kate Kozuch last updated
These are the best Apple Watch apps for getting the most out of your smartwatch.
![Apple Watch Series 9](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/M2bVsbZwKjFvt8hThopMiQ-320-80.jpg)
The best Apple Watch in 2024
By Kate Kozuch last updated
What is the best Apple Watch? Here’s everything you’ll want to consider as Apple revamps its smartwatch lineup.
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watchOS 11 — 5 awesome Apple Watch features that weren't mentioned at WWDC
By Kate Kozuch published
Here are the biggest new Apple Watch features coming in watchOS 11 that didn't get mentioned in the WWDC 2024 keynote.
![Apple Watch Series 8 shown on wrist](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pjA55FMTibFAAjtYEo6uLE-320-80.jpg)
watchOS 11 compatibility — Apple just killed support for 3 watches
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Wondering if your Apple Watch is compatible with watchOS 11? Here's what you need to know, plus details on which watches are losing support.
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Best Apple Watch bands in 2024
By Kate Kozuch last updated
These are the best Apple Watch bands, including sport bands, leather bands, stainless-steel bands and more of the top designs we tested.
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