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Feb 24, 2017

Apple Watch Travel Apps: Know the Basics

Apple Watch travel apps can simplify the chaos of travel significantly.  Of course, I use my iPhone itself for everything travel-related, including booking and checking into flights, hotels, rental cars, Uber and restaurants. iOS devices have long made travel easier. And now, the Apple Watch takes the ease of having travel information at hand to a whole new […]

Feb 17, 2017

How to Use the Starbucks Apple Watch App

The Starbucks Apple Watch app is a favorite of mine, Starbucks junkie that I am. Using the Starbucks Apple Watch App is a great way to find the nearest Starbucks or see how many reward points you have. Many people, however, are surprised to learn that you can’t pay with your Starbucks cards using the Starbucks watch […]

Jan 05, 2017

Apple Watch OS 3.1 Screenshot

Upgrading to Watch OS 3.1, you might have noticed that the screenshot feature is gone. Well, not gone – deactivated. You can turn it back on using the General Settings in the watch app on your phone. The button combination to take a screenshot (pressing the digital crown and the side button at the same […]

Jul 05, 2016

Send a New Email Using the Apple Watch

It’s not currently possible to send a new email using the Apple Watch Mail app.  I’ve tried several methods for creating a new email using the native Mail app. Opening it and using a long tap or a force touch presented no new options. Accessing a contact via Friends presents options for calling, using digital touch and […]

Jul 02, 2016

Check the Apple Watch Step Count

The ability to check your Apple Watch step count is one of the many reasons that people want the watch. You’d think that Apple would have included an app specifically for tracking steps. However, the watch focuses on overall activity rather than the number of steps you take. To check your Apple Watch step count, go to […]