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  1. longevy

    Apps BodyInsights - Advanced health tracking for Apple Watch (free, no data collection)

    Hey everyone, I'm part of the team building BodyInsights app, and I wanted to share what we've been working on for the past 2 years. Figured this is the right place to get real feedback from people who actually care about this stuff. The basic idea: Turn your Apple Watch data into actionable...
  2. C

    Nightmare experience ordering on launch day

    Exactly what the title says. I pre-ordered an Apple Watch Ultra 3 (Black Titanium, Black/Charcoal Trail Loop) on 9/9. Was super excited to receive the watch yesterday, but then the delivery window slipped from between 12-2 to “before 7”. It was finally marked ‘delivered’ at 8:29 PM, saying...
  3. TheHoffman

    Are the FineWoven Magnetic Link straps still bad?

    Hey folks! *Finally* upgrading my Apple Watch from a series 4 to the 11 and very excited! The FineWoven Magnetic Link watch straps look so nice but I have flashbacks to when everyone hated them (and the phone cases) when they appeared in 2023. Are they still bad? Or are the newer versions much...
  4. L

    Apple Watch trade in values are appalling.

    Bought a Series 10 Titanium Cellular 46mm last year for £799 mainly for the sapphire screen. (Ridiculous how much Apple charges just to get sapphire). It's in mint condition too. I was curious how much Apple would offer as trade in for it now the new ones are released. Only £160. Less...
  5. Soulgifter

    What are your thoughts on the Series 11 Space Gray color?

    What do you all think about the new aluminum Series 11, Space Gray? It's a new color from the Series 10's lineup, and it notably differs from previous models' Space Grays in that it's lighter and closer to Silver than Midnight: (Left is the Series 11's Space Gray, Right is the Series 6's Space...
  6. goldmac2006

    September 2025 activity challenge

    Hey everyone! It’s already September! I’m excited to see how we’ll dive into the iPhone and Apple Watch announcement month with our activity challenges! As the weather changes in the autumn 🍂, are we ready to achieve great things like we did in the summer? My challenge is to do at least 63...
  7. CPmav

    Ultra 2 Blood Oxygen Vitals

    I’m sure like many of you I downloaded the iOS and watchOS updates yesterday to reenable blood oxygen readings. This morning when I woke up, I noticed the Vitals section of Apple Health was still missing the blood oxygen readings. I assumed the Vitals app on Apple Watch would still be...
  8. Skylinegtrr34

    NEED HELP ASAP! Monthly Apple Watch Challenge

    I need help, this month is almost over, and for the past few years I have been able to complete the month challenges that come every month. But this July, the challenge has not appeared at all. My phone (15 Pro) and watch (series 6) are both running iOS 18.6 and watchOS 11.6. I have done factory...
  9. Apple fanboy

    July 2025 Activity Challenge

    Another month is here. Yet another 14 day something challenge for me. Good luck everyone. The heat here is actually making this a challenge for once.
  10. Iwavvns

    The Apple Watch Activity Rings are pointless

    I submit to you that the Apple Watch Activity Rings are pointless. Let me explain. I purchased an Apple Watch series 10, cellular version, for the purposes of determining if I could leave my iPhone at home and just wear my Apple Watch when I’m out and about. So far it is working out perfectly...
  11. H

    Delete Map Data from Apple Watch

    Hello, I have several offline maps downloaded to my Apple Watch. I am running out of space and need to delete the almost 10 GB worth of map data to save space. I’ve gone into the maps app on the iPhone and turned off syncing to the Apple Watch, but is there a way to actually delete the files...
  12. goldmac2006

    watchOS 26 Beta Thread

    Hey everyone! It’s time for WWDC! We saw the major redesign across all Apple platforms, and let’s kick off summer beta testing season with watchOS 26 betas! I’m super excited about the redesigned liquid glass design, the improved translation features, and the enhanced workout voice feedback...
  13. circatee

    Apple Watch notifications

    I am not sure I fully understand how notifications work, or should work on an Apple Watch. I use an AWU, an iPhone and work from a iMac daily. With that, iMessages on my iMac is always open, but often minimized. So, based on the above, if an iMessage is received I am notified on the iMac and on...
  14. cambookpro

    iPhone SleepTag: analyze how your habits impact your sleep (inspired by an episode of ATP)

    Hi, Inspired by an October episode of the Accidental Tech Podcast (https://atp.fm/607), I've recently released an app that the hosts were discussing they wanted to exist but currently didn't. The premise is relatively simple: how can you better understand what impacts your sleep? SleepTag...
  15. H

    WatchOS 11.4 Not Showing Up

    I know sometimes it can take a minute for updates to show up on the watch app however I’m still not seeing an option to update to 11.4. Watch is fully charged on charger and on same WiFi as the phone. Any ideas?
  16. ldfandian

    Meet Sleepal: an apple watch companion app focused on sleep tracking and sleep quality analysis

    this is an app ads… (in case you hate ad.) == Apple Watch sleep data are very accurate and comprehensive, but they can also be overly complicated and confusing. Many people struggle to figure out if their deep sleep is sufficient, whether their sleep quality is good, or how to improve it...
  17. goldmac2006

    Activity Challenge: March 2025.

    Hey everyone! Hope you all had a fantastic February, fellow Apple Watch users and iPhone enthusiasts! I’m excited to announce the new Activity Challenge for March. It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day ☘️, and we’re ready to show off our fitness levels and close our rings to the end of the rainbow 🌈...
  18. MikeMcCollister

    Fitness Live Activities Not Consistent

    I have an iPhone 15 Pro with iOS 18.3.1 and an Apple Watch Series 9 running watchOS 11.3.1. When I initiated an indoor cycle yesterday using my Apple Watch, my iPhone asked if I wanted to have a live activity for that workout and I acknowledged that that I did. That was great! However, just...
  19. goldmac2006

    Getting extra hole punched in leather bands- thoughts?

    Y’all just discovered a charming BCBG leather Apple Watch band adorned with adorable charms. I decided to replace my aging black classic buckle replica, which had become too shiny and patina a lot, with this leather band for my gold stainless steel 40mm watch with silver lugs. However, when I...
  20. A

    iPhone Introducing Watch Cards, my very first iOS app! 🚀

    Hi everyone! I’ve launched my first iOS application Watch Cards: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/watch-cards/id6450130685 The app is all about making your important information always at hand. I wanted to have a quick access to the important reminders right from my Apple Watch, without any...