Smartwatches How-Tos
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How to use Apple Watch hypertension alerts — the feature that detects what you can't feel
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to enable and use Apple Watch hypertension alerts on compatible models.

Apple Watch finally gets a sleep score — here's how to unlock yours
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Here's a step-by-step guide to help you turn on the new sleep score feature on your Apple Watch.

Your Apple Watch has a new, smarter way to adjust the volume — here's how to enable it in watchOS 26
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
watchOS 26 delivers a more refined Apple Watch audio experience that automatically adjusts the volume of alerts and phone calls based on the noisiness of your environment.

Your Apple Watch finally has the Notes app — here's how to unlock it
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
The Notes app is now live in watchOS 26, but there's one annoying limitation.

How to use Apple's new wrist flick gesture to dismiss notifications
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Apple’s new wrist flick gesture, launched in watchOS 26, makes dismissing notifications a hands-free breeze.

How to download watchOS 26 — your guide to installing the latest Apple Watch software
By Dan Bracaglia published
Here's a step-by-step guide to help you install the latest Apple Watch software, watchOS 26, like a pro.

The Apple Watch just got an AI fitness coach — how to enable Workout Buddy in watchOS 26
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to enable Workout Buddy on your Apple Watch as part of WatchOS 26.

How to create custom running workouts on the Google Pixel Watch 3
By Michael Sawh published
If you’re a runner, Google’s latest smartwatch has you well catered for, and that includes the ability to build custom running workouts.
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