Apple continues forward with beta seeds for watchOS 3.2, the next major version of the OS for the Apple Watch. Now, Apple has officially seeded the seventh developer beta for watchOS 3.1, which, as expected, does indeed feature Theater Mode on board. ( read original story ...)
Best third-party Apple Watch Bands and straps
Price: from £69 ($105, AU$149) High-end stylista brand Hermes has designed three straps for Apple. They feel lighter and more comfortable than they look, and they look stunning. But they only come with one version of the Watch, a special edition that's ... ( read original story ...)
Apple Seeds watchOS 3.2 Beta 6 to Developers [Download]
Introduced in watchOS 3.2, Theater Mode lets users quickly mute the sound on their Apple Watch and avoid waking the screen on wrist raise. Users still receive notifications (including haptics) while in Theater Mode, which they can view by tapping the ... ( read original story ...)
The best Apple Watch docking stations
Apple took eight months to release a charging stand for the Apple Watch after launching the device back in April 2015, but that didn't stop accessory manufacturers from stepping in with their own dock offerings in the meantime. And you'll be glad they did. ( read original story ...)
Tested: Knockoff Apple Watch bands for $20 or less
Buying a full-price Sport Band for my Apple Watch ($49) is probably one of the dumbest financial decisions I’ve ever made. Sure, it’s a nice band, and I did want a workout-ready alternative to the fancy Milanese Loop I picked out when I bought the ... ( read original story ...)
Luxury Watchmakers Are Turning to Google to Save Them From Apple
In January, Jean-Claude Biver, who runs LVMH's watch brands such as Hublot and TAG Heuer, estimated that Apple had a 50% share by number of watches sold. Apple has partnered with some luxury brands for its watches and watchbands—primarily Hermes—but ... ( read original story ...)
The ceramic Apple Watch Edition is the best Apple Watch that exists
Apple Watch Edition doesn’t seem to fit within Apple’s usual strategy of price differentiation, in which as you pay more, you get a better product. Certainly, this was the case in the first iteration of the Apple Watch Edition when it came in 18K gold. ( read original story ...)