Smartwatches How-Tos
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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.

Apple Watch finally has a Google Calendar app — here’s how to set it up
By Dan Bracaglia published
Google Calendar is now available in the Apple Watch App Store. Here’s how to get it up and running in five simple steps.

Get more from your Apple Watch — 5 hidden Control Center features worth knowing
By Kaycee Hill published
These Apple Watch Control Center features unlock advanced options through press-and-hold gestures, and are well worth knowing.

How to set up menstrual tracking on your Apple Watch
By Jane McGuire published
How to use your Apple Watch to track your cycle, fertile window and ovulation.

watchOS 11.4 just dropped — 3 new Apple Watch features to try first
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to use watchOS 11.4’s new alarm option, emoji, and robot vacuum support on your Apple Watch right now.
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