Apple has announced the release date for iOS 16.5 and watchOS 9.4: next week. iOS 16.5 and watchOS 9.5 are required for the new Pride Celebration watch face and iPhone wallpaper, but iOS 16.5 also has two new features.
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Rumor: Apple Watch widgets are making a comeback in watchOS 10
iPhone-like Apple Watch widgets will bring glanceable information and reduce the need to launch apps, becoming a central part of the watchOS 10 interface.
You can now create events from the wrist with Readdle Calendars for Apple Watch
Create, edit, delete and manage your events and appointments from the Apple Watch itself with Readdle's updated Calendars software.
Apple Watch might soon pair with multiple iPhones, iPads and Macs
You may soon be able to pair a single Apple Watch with multiple Apple devices instead of a single iPhone.
How to unlock your Mac and approve password authentication requests with your Apple Watch
Learn how to unlock your Mac and approve password requests with your Apple Watch to log into macOS accounts without typing and change locked settings faster.
How to get alerted if HomePod hears your smoke or carbon monoxide alarms
HomePod can push a critical notification to your iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch if the sound recognition feature detects a smoke alarm beeping in your house.
App folders and a new Home Screen layout may be coming to the Apple Watch
watchOS 10 will reportedly let you file Apple Watch app icons in folders, like on your iPhone. The update could also bring a new Home Screen layout to the watch.
Update your old devices to avoid losing access to Apple services in May
Update your Apple devices to a newer software version to continue using the App Store, Maps, Apple TV+ and other services beginning next month.
9 stock Apple Watch apps you can remove from the Home Screen in watchOS 9.4
watchOS 9.4 lets you declutter your Apple Watch's Home Screen by removing stock Apple apps you don't use, such as Find My, Heart Rate or Wallet.
Major changes predicted for the Apple Watch user interface in watchOS 10
Apple's upcoming watchOS 10 software could be considered a "fairly extensive upgrade" as it's said to bring major changes to the Apple Watch user interface.
The Apple Watch no longer accidentally cancels your morning alarms during sleep
Apple has fixed a bug in watchOS that cancels all your morning alarms if you've accidentally covered the Apple Watch display in a Sleep focus mode.
14 reasons to buy an Apple Watch if you have an iPhone
This article explores some practical reasons why you may want to buy an Apple Watch if you're an iPhone user. Go through the list and see if you're convinced to get Apple's smartwatch.