Haven't tried these, they seem to be just released, from Twelve South, but they are fairly inexpensive (~$40) ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Apple Says iOS 18.6.1 is Coming Toda...

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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...

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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...

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