The short answer is that the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 have a more powerful chip. Specifically, the new S9 features four neural engines for machine learning, which is what powers double tap. On older watches, Assistive Touch was run on the main CPU. But is that distinction really enough to make a ...
iOS 17.1 is here with improvements to AirDrop and new flair for Apple Music
Apple released iOS 17.1 today, bringing improvements to AirDrop, StandBy and Apple Music plus a slew of bug fixes. Now, content sent via AirDrop will keep transferring if the user steps out of AirDrop range.
watchOS 10.1 launches for Apple Watch users with NameDrop and double-tap gesture
watchOS 10.1 is now available with two long-awaited features for Apple Watch users: NameDrop and double-tap gesture for Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 owners. Here’s everything you need to know about this software update. NameDrop from ...
iOS 17.1, macOS 14.1, and other Apple updates arrive with a few new tricks
The biggest new features among the software refreshes are on the Apple Watch and HomePods. If you're a frequent user of AirDrop, however, and find yourself throwing huge files to people, iOS 17.1 adds a new "Use Cellular Data" option.
iOS 17.1 and watchOS 10.1 are rolling out, finally bringing promised features
Apple is rolling out iOS 17.1 to iPhones, watchOS 10.1 to Apple Watch, and more software updates across all of its devices. Read on!
Apple Watch Tips: Change These Settings to Get the Most Out of It
To turn off the ability to take screenshots altogether, open the Settings app on your watch or use the Watch app on your phone and go to General and scroll down until you find Screenshots. Tap this ...
Apple Investigates Screen Flickering Issues in Latest Watch Models
Just a month after their grand unveiling, Apple’s Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 models are already stirring up murmurings of discontent among users. Reports are surfacing of a persistent screen ...