Whether you’re looking to accurately track your morning runs or respond faster to texts, the Apple Watch is a solid choice. They make routine tasks—like changing a song while listening to music or paying for your morning coffee—easier. Think of them ...

As WIRED’s resident wearable tester, I’ve tried enough smartwatches to know there’s life beyond the Apple Watch. I just apparently don’t want it. Maybe it’s because I joined the Apple ecosystem at 10 years old and have been indoctrinated ever since.

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is a powerful smartwatch for outdoor enthusiasts. Though the watch comes with one wristband or loop, you can purchase new options ...

Like the original iPhone, which was announced on January 9, 2007, but released on June 29, 2007, the first Apple Watch was announced quite a few months before it hit store shelves. The original Apple Watch was announced on September 9, 2014, but didn’t ...

Apple’s annual Watch refresh delivered a significant jolt of life in 2025. There was the Series 11, which finally debuted 24 hours of battery life, alongside the premium Ultra 3, which is the biggest (and best) Apple Watch to date. And while I already ...

Deciding on a new Apple Watch can be challenging for any iPhone user, especially if you’re choosing between the $399 Apple Watch Series 8 and the $249 Apple Watch SE. Unless you’re an avid scuba diver or rock climber — or want to look like one ...

IF YOU own a watch (even a cheap watch) of any kind, it needs a safe storage spot beyond your bedside table. It might seem obvious, but by its very nature, a watch, like jewelry, is not the sort of item you can just chuck anywhere—regardless of how much ...

In September 2021, Apple introduced the Apple Watch Series 7, featuring larger displays, improved durability, and faster charging. This came one year after Apple unveiled the Apple Watch SE, a low-cost Apple Watch option that still offers many of the Apple ...

Sleek design with wide range of great color options Fast charging, 0 to 100% in under 45 min Improved HR and GPS accuracy Repairable design makes fixes easier All-screen design leaves it prone to scratches $400 starting price ($50 more than previous gen ...

If you’ve arrived here after Googling “how to clean a watch,” congratulations: That means you actually wear that beautiful timepiece of yours, rather than merely leaving it tucked away in the safe. And no matter how simple and affordable or ...

New Health Sensing System increases frequency and breadth of health metrics. New Readiness score. Audio Intelligence. Faster charging. Cleaner watchOS 27 interface. Beautiful bronze finish, and ceramic is back. I’m testing the aluminum model in the new ...

The Apple Watch Series 12 and the Apple Watch Ultra 4 have barely changed on the outside. However, a teardown by the repair experts at iFixit now reveals that both models house larger batteries, while at least the less expensive model gets two welcome improvements to repairability.