Apple Watch

  • With its rounded rectangle build, multifaceted interface, iOS exclusivity and an aesthetic that's more "smart" than traditional watch, the Apple Watch​ is a rather distinct wearable. Here are the best alternatives if you're looking for a smartwatch with a different approach.
  • 2016 was not a banner year for Apple. It rolled out a series of underwhelming products and faced lawsuits, increasingly impressive competition and wavering sales. After such a weak year, what steps should Apple take to reclaim its reputation and revenue in 2017?
  • Apple announced the Apple Watch Nike+ edition at its annual keynote in September and it’s slated to hit shelves on Friday, October 28. What can we expect from this running-centric smartwatch?
  • One recently published study indicates that wrist-based heart rate monitoring may not be as reliable as hoped. Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic’s Heart and Vascular Institute found that four leading devices were of inconsistent accuracy, and that accuracy drops during workouts.
  • Apple Watch has been slow to snare consumers' hearts and wallets, but the newest generation of the slick wearable is much better equipped to launch and run third-party apps. Let's take a look at the best app choices already out there.
  • It was easy to miss in Apple’s barrage of announcements earlier this month, but the Apple Watch Series 1 is actually a different product from the (now-extinct) 1st-generation Apple Watch​. If only by a little. We got a Series 1 in house: Read on for our quick review.
  • ​The Apple Watch Series 2 has a few new tricks up its sleeve, but will you want to wear it on yours? While its processor, display, and interactivity make it impressively capable, the new Apple Watch can perform more tasks than ever, yet it doesn’t seem to be the perfect tool for any of them.​
  • ​The two biggest names in the smartwatch market are sitting at opposite extremes. We have the sleek and small Apple Watch on one side, and the gigantic man-gadget known as the Samsung Gear S3 on the other. Let’s compare their features and specs, to help you make the call.
  • The Apple Watch Series 2​ is far from a major upgrade over its early 2015 predecessor​ – in fact the two smartwatches look nearly identical. There are, however, some key internal changes between the two: Join us as we compare Apple Watch Series 2 vs. 1.
  • The second Apple Watch is now official, and it looks a lot like the first​. It doesn’t reinvent the wheel (or let you leave your iPhone at home), but the Apple Watch Series 2 does maintain its slim, sexy and square-ish build while adding a few internal upgrades.​​​
  • Samsung’s and Apple’s smartphone rivalry has bled over into the world of smartwatches. Ahead of the expected second-gen Apple Watch, let’s take a quick look at how the O.G. Apple Watch​ sizes up next to Samsung’s new Gear S3​.
  • Amidst swirling iPhone 7 and Apple Watch 2 rumors, Apple announced its next big event with a minimal invitation, remarking only "See you on the 7th."
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