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Apple WatchJul 29, 2025

Apple Releases watchOS 11.6 for Apple Watch with Security and Bug Fix Improvements

Apple has today released watchOS 11.6, a point update for Apple Watch that focuses entirely on bug fixes, security patches, and system stability. Released roughly two months after watchOS 11.5, this release includes no new features or public-facing changes, but…

Apple Watch iOS iPad iPhone MacJun 12, 2025

Everything to know about iOS 26’s Live Translation for calls and messages

Asma Hussain

Apple is finally weaving translation directly into how we talk, text, and video chat on iOS 26. With Live Translation, the iPhone becomes a real-time interpreter, offering instant speech and text translation within Messages, Phone, and FaceTime—all without sending data…

Apple WatchJun 10, 2025

watchOS 26 brings AI coaching to your wrist with new Workout Buddy

Asma Hussain

With watchOS 26, Apple is introducing Workout Buddy, a new AI-powered fitness feature that brings real-time, personalized coaching to Apple Watch for the first time. It is part of Apple Intelligence, but instead of showcasing flashy demos, Apple is using…

Apple WatchJun 9, 2025Jun 10, 2025

watchOS 26 announced – Liquid Glass UI, AI Workout Buddy, enhanced Smart Stack, and new wrist flick gesture

Asma Hussain

During Apple’s WWDC keynote today in Cupertino, the company announced watchOS 26, the latest version of Apple Watch software. Instead of following a sequential numbering system, Apple has shifted to naming its OS versions by the upcoming year—so what would…

Apple Watch iPhoneJun 4, 2025Jun 4, 2025

Gentler Streak 5.5 brings daily step tracking and Apple RPE sync to your Activity Path

Asma Hussain

Gentler Streak has always approached fitness from a more human angle, and version 5.5 builds on that philosophy with two meaningful changes. Starting June 5, the app will count your daily steps, even when you haven’t logged a workout, and…

Apple WatchMay 8, 2025

Why Apple Watch sales fell 19% in 2024, according to Counterpoint Research

Asma Hussain

Apple Watch shipments saw a sharp downturn in 2024, with a 19% year-over-year global decline, according to new data from Counterpoint Research. This marks the second consecutive year of falling sales for Apple’s wearables, culminating in a fifth straight quarter…

Apple TV Apple Watch VisionMay 6, 2025

What’s new in Apple’s RC updates for tvOS 18.5, watchOS 11.5, and visionOS 2.5

Asma Hussain

Apple has recently rolled out release candidates for tvOS 18.5, watchOS 11.5, and visionOS 2.5, signaling that key updates for these platforms are nearing their public debut. These RC builds are now available to developers and public beta testers, and…

Apple TV Apple Watch iOS iPad iPhone Mac VisionApr 28, 2025

Apple releases fourth developer betas for iOS 18.5, macOS Sequoia 15.5, and more

Asma Hussain

Apple has officially released the fourth round of developer betas, continuing the testing cycle for iOS 18.5, iPadOS 18.5, macOS Sequoia 15.5, tvOS 18.5, watchOS 11.5, and visionOS 2.5. This release comes after the third beta versions were seeded on…

Apple TV Apple Watch iOS iPad iPhone Mac VisionApr 22, 2025

Apple seeds third developer betas of iOS 18.5, macOS 15.5, watchOS 11.5 and more

Asma Hussain

Apple continues its development cycle, today seeding the third round of developer betas for its upcoming software updates across its ecosystem. Registered developers can now get their hands on new builds for iOS 18.5, iPadOS 18.5, macOS Sequoia 15.5, watchOS…

Apple TV Apple Watch iOS iPad iPhone MacApr 16, 2025Apr 16, 2025

iOS 18.5, macOS Sequoia 15.5, watchOS 11.5 public betas released with minor improvements

Asma Hussain

Apple has rolled out the first public betas of iOS 18.5, iPadOS 18.5, macOS Sequoia 15.5, watchOS 11.5, and tvOS 18.5, allowing users to test the upcoming software updates ahead of their expected launch in May. These public betas follow…