Twelve South Apple Watch Bands
Haven't tried these, they seem to be just released, from Twelve South, but they are fairly inexpensive (~$40) …
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Continue readingwatchOS 26 Workout app metrics, big VO2max jump w/update
Last night, the first time using Workout on watchOS 26 for an Outdoor Run, I got what I think must be an anomalous VO2max reading and was +3.5 mL/(kg·min) higher than the previous value. It has been trending up, but I have never seen it jump by anythin…
Continue readingWould you get the AirPods Pro 3 *instead of* an Apple Watch?
Really, though…
I often read about us watch nerds wearing an AW only for workouts and then switching to a regular watch for of the day.
Airpods Pro 3 can track workouts now, including motion metrics and optical heart rate data.
You’d still need to…
Continue readingApple watch features (11, 10, SE 3)
referring to this page: Apple Watch Compare
footnotes:
1. As of September 9, 2025, hypertension notifications are currently under FDA review and expected to be cleared this month, with availability on Apple Watch Ser…
Continue readingSeries 3 to SE2?
I’ve got a Series 3 that I’ve had since 2017 and I only use it for workouts or if I’m doing yard work.
I’ve noticed that apps are slowly vanishing because it isn’t getting updated. First world problem, but I liked being able to open my garage door wit…
Continue readingiOS 18.6.1/watchOS 11.6.1 released with revised blood oxygen functionality available (on models where it was disabled)
Apple Says iOS 18.6.1 is Coming Toda…
Continue readingMy New Apple Watch Ultra 2
The plan was simple enough, get an Ultra or 2 and add cellular coverage for it. The plan was flawed as with my company iPhone and all its security, they won't allow use of cellular on their iPhones. I've been only using company owned phones f…
Continue readingThree Apple Watches from Amazon
I'm a double wrister. I always wear an analog automatic (or occasionally manual wind) watch on my non-dominant wrist and a wearable tech device on my dominant wrist. I've been wearing an SE for a few years and decided to upgrade as a gift fro…
Continue readingMy wife made me do it
My wife is in the market for an Apple watch. She’s a new mom, and believes having a smart watch will help manage texts/calls without needing to always have her phone. What’s the best Apple Watch on the market for the money? She’s researched the SE 2nd Generation and Series 10. Any advice?
I told her not to get one but if it makes her happy… maybe this will help me get my next watch 😂.