It’s challenging to find good third-party Apple Watch apps. Not only because Apple offers limited APIs, but it’s hard to develop apps made for just glances and not long interactions. That said, I talked to a few colleagues here at 9to5Mac, and these are our favorite apps and recommendations for users to have on their Apple Watches.

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One of Apple Watch’s potentially life-saving features is fall detection that’s paired with auto emergency SOS calling. Whether you’ve never enabled it or have but later turned it off, follow along for how Apple Watch fall detection works, how to customize, and use it.

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The Meta-owned messaging service now lets you listen to WhatsApp voice messages and audio files outside of chats, improving your multitasking when using the app.

Want to access your Apple Notes on PC? Check out how to create, edit, move, delete, and work on your iPhone notes on a Windows computer.

If you find yourself lugging around your iPad on a regular basis, you probably need a stand that’s as mobile as it is effective. Compass Pro perfectly fits the bill with its durable, folding design that’s ready when you need it. Built by the brilliant minds at Twelve South, the Compass Pro is made from […]

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Update: Otterbox has confirmed that none of the affected units were sold through Apple Stores or the Apple Online Store.

Some units of OtterBox’s OtterSpot are under a voluntary replacement program for battery swelling issues. The stackable chargers, launched August 2019, are one of the latest advancements in wireless charging since Apple canceled AirPower.

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A good crime story is hard to resist, and it looks like Apple TV+ has one. A new series and companion podcast called The Big Conn will tell the larger-than-life tale of a Kentucky attorney’s exploits. He defrauded the U.S. government out of $500 billion — the biggest Social Security scam in history. Apple TV+ […]

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Apple in partnership with Better has launched a pair of special edition Powerbeats Pro earbuds with updated styling for the ear tips to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the NBA.

Apple’s Beats brand is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the NBA with a special edition pair of Powerbeats Pro. Designed in collaboration with the Canadian-based brand and retailer Better, these Powerbeats Pro feature red and blue ear tips with an NBA logo on the side.

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All of today’s best deals are now live for Thursday, with a $249 Apple M1 Pro MacBook discount leading the way. That’s alongside a series of Eve HomeKit accessories from $58 and OtterBox’s MagSafe Wallet at $22. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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The latest app to start supporting M1 Macs is Edison Mail. With it, users will be able to experience email faster and smoother than before.

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Tired of your old Snapchat username? Well, one of the platform’s most highly requested features is almost here.

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On February 17, 1997, Apple introduced the PowerBook 3400, a laptop the company labeled the most powerful portable computer on the market.

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The Food and Drug Administration has cleared what is described as the first-ever smartphone application capable of initiating insulin delivery on both iOS and Android operating systems. The system here comes from Tandem Diabetes Care, and the application ties in to the company’s t:slim X2 insulin pump.

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Google, which makes Chrome, and Mozilla, which makes Firefox, warn that those web browsers are about to reach version 100. And that could mean major websites stop working properly with them. Why? Coded to recognize two-digit version numbers, websites may have trouble identifying browsers with three-digit numbers. Chrome and Firefox version 100 could mean trouble […]

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Apple's upcoming iPhone 14 Pro models may boost RAM from the 6GB in iPhone 13 Pro to 8GB, matching Samsung's latest Galaxy S22 devices.

WhatsApp for iPhone just got a big improvement to voice messaging that means you no longer have to put other replies on hold. The app now continues to play a voice message you’ve already started even if you jump into another chat. It’s part of a bunch of improvements WhatsApp plans for audio notes, which also […]

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Check out the steps to see how many 5 stars, 1 star, or any ratings in between you got from Uber drivers after completing Uber rides.

The Mophie Portable Magnetic Stand folds flat but opens to hold up a MagSafe iPhone at a wide range of viewing angles. It’s a convenient way to make FaceTime calls or watch video wherever you go while freeing up your hands. I tested the foldable stand with my iPhone 13. Here’s why I like it. […]

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