watchOS 26 adds several subtle yet meaningful improvements that make using Apple Watch even more convenient. Here are the top 17 new features and changes you should know about.
17 new features to check out in watchOS 26
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Stay up-to-date on the latest Apple Watch news, and learn how to get the most out of your device with our comprehensive tutorials. From updates to features to troubleshooting tips, we’ve got you covered.
How to stop Apple Watch from asking for passcode frequently
Find out what to do if your Apple Watch locks automatically at frequent intervals and you’re forced to enter its four-digit passcode repeatedly, even though you didn’t take the wearable off your wrist.
9 useful features added to the new Apple Watch SE 3
The newest Apple Watch SE 3, announced at Apple’s September 9 event, comes with much-needed upgrades, and here are nine standout features that make it a good buy on a budget.
New iPhone 17, Air, and everything else Apple announced
Apple has announced a series of refreshes to its iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods lineup at its September 9 event, and we’ll tell you about them, along with their prices, colors, pre-order dates, and more.
Apple Watch not recording GPS location data? Here’s the fix
Learn how to fix your Apple Watch not recording your location during walks, runs, and workouts, or third-party fitness apps failing to register GPS tracking.
Nomad launches Apple Watch Tempo band, focusing on a lightweight & minimal design for active lifestyles
If one thing’s clear to us, it’s that the team over at Nomad likes to design Apple Watch wrist bands. After all, the brand continues to come out with new colors and designs on a regular basis, like clockwork.
How to locate devices, items & people via Find My on Apple Watch
Learn how to use various Find My services on your Apple Watch to track friends, locate AirTags and other items, remotely wipe devices, and more.
Masimo sues U.S. Customs and Border Protection in bid to block green light to enable blood oxygen monitoring on Apple Watches
When Apple released iOS 18.6.1 and watchOS 11.6.1 last week, bringing Blood Oxygen monitoring to previously excluded models following a U.S. Customs and Border Protection approval that allowed Apple to move forward with the “redesigned” experience on those devices, we had a gut feeling that patent troll Masimo wouldn’t let that go very far without a fight.
2026’s Apple Watch lineup may bring Touch ID and a chip upgrade with meaningful performance improvements
Apple might bring Touch ID to its Apple Watch lineup on 2026, along with a meaningful chip upgrade, findings in leaked Apple code suggest.
iOS 18.6.1 & watchOS 11.6.1 bring Blood Oxygen monitoring to previously excluded Apple Watch Series 9, 10 & Ultra 2 models
Apple announced on Thursday that it would release iOS 18.6.1 for iPhones and watchOS 11.6.1 for Apple Watches so that Blood Oxygen monitoring could make a comeback on certain models – specifically, the Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Ultra 2.
Nomad’s Glow 2.0 Apple Watch Sport band is back in stock for a limited time
You may recall back in 2024 when Nomad unveiled the second-generation Glow in the Dark Apple Watch Sport band, featuring a substantially brighter glow effect than the original, but still donning all the great features of the brand’s tried and true Sport band platform.
How to find your lost Apple Watch
Learn how to locate a lost, misplaced or stolen Apple Watch on a map, show a custom message with your contact details or wipe it remotely using the Find My app.