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Apple WatchJul 4, 2026

Apple Watch Series 12 Could Embed Health Sensor in Silicone Band

A new rumor suggests the Apple Watch Series 12 could include a health sensor injection-molded into a silicone band, though the claim remains unconfirmed and limited in scope.

Apple Watch How tos iOSJul 1, 2026

How to Get Your Apple Watch Ready for the watchOS 27 Public Beta

by Imran Hussain

The watchOS 27 public beta is expected in July 2026. Check compatibility, back up your data, and follow these steps to install it correctly when it arrives.

Apple Watch RoundupsJun 30, 2026

Apple Watch Series 13 Getting Major Redesign with New Band System in 2027

by Imran Hussain

A known leaker claims the Apple Watch is getting its biggest overhaul yet in 2027, including a new way to attach bands and internal space for a larger battery.

Apple Watch iOS iPhoneJun 30, 2026Jun 30, 2026

Voicenotes AI Could Be the Best Voice Memos Alternative for iPhone

by Asma Hussain

Voicenotes AI Notes & Meetings has landed a significant update adding Action Button support, a redesigned navigation, and Apple Watch recording, making it one of the more capable AI voice note apps available for iPhone and Mac.

Apple TV Apple Watch VisionJun 29, 2026Jun 29, 2026

Apple Seeds Beta 3 for watchOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6, and visionOS 26.6

by Imran Hussain

Apple has released the third developer beta of watchOS 26.6, a maintenance-focused update arriving while watchOS 27 testing runs in parallel.

AirPods Apple WatchJun 29, 2026

AirPods Pro 3 Heart Rate Monitoring Beats Every Smartwatch Except Apple Watch

by Imran Hussain

CNET Labs benchmarked AirPods Pro 3 heart rate tracking against five wearables and found it outperformed every non-Apple device tested, finishing just behind Apple Watch Series 11.

Apple WatchJun 26, 2026Jun 26, 2026

Apple Seeds Separate watchOS 27 Beta 2 for Apple Watch Ultra 3

by Imran Hussain

Apple rushed out a dedicated watchOS 27 beta for the Apple Watch Ultra 3 two days after the flagship watch was left out of the main beta 2 release, signaling potential technical complications.

Apple WatchJun 23, 2026

watchOS 27 Beta 2 Is Out for Developers With Dynamic App Grid and Unified Find My App

by Imran Hussain

Apple has seeded watchOS 27 Beta 2 to registered developers on June 23, 2026, arriving two weeks after Beta 1 and bringing refinements to the new Dynamic App Grid, a consolidated Find My app, and fixes for HomeKit connectivity issues introduced in the first beta.

Apple WatchJun 21, 2026Jun 21, 2026

Why Won’t Apple Watch Series 6 & Ultra 1 Get watchOS 27

by Imran Hussain

Apple is dropping five older Apple Watch models from watchOS 27 compatibility, leaving devices from the past three years with security updates only.

Apple Watch How tos iOSJun 20, 2026Jun 20, 2026

watchOS 27 Beta Battery Drain Fixes for Series 9 Through Ultra 3

by Asma Hussain

If your Apple Watch battery is dying faster after installing the watchOS 27 developer beta, here are the proven fixes to try, ordered from least to most disruptive.