An ITC judge has cleared Apple’s Watch workaround. Discover how offloading blood oxygen math to the iPhone bypassed Masimo’s patents and averted an import ban.
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Apple's iOS 26.3 update will bring "one-tap" pairing and message replies to third-party headphones and smartwatches in the EU to comply with the DMA.
EU Compliance: iOS 26.3 Adds Notification Forwarding to Third-Party Wearables, Bypassing Apple Watch
Apple introduced EU-only Notification Forwarding in iOS 26.3, allowing iPhones to selectively relay notifications to third-party smartwatches to comply with the Digital Markets Act.
Meta hired Alan Dye, former Apple VP of Human Interface Design (Apple Watch, Vision Pro), to lead a new Creative Studio focused on fusing AI, fashion, and hardware design.
Apple will disable automatic Wi-Fi credential sync on Apple Watch in the EU starting with iOS 26.2. The change stems from a dispute over accessory interoperability.
Apple's iOS 18 and watchOS 26 updates will alert users when their device is charging too slowly, and how to fix it for faster speeds.
Apple unveils the Apple Watch Series 11 with 5G, a new hypertension detection feature, and a more durable display. Explore the new models and their upgrades.
Apple has sued a former Apple Watch engineer, accusing him of stealing trade secrets and transferring them to Chinese rival Oppo. Oppo has denied the claims.
Apple has reinstated the blood oxygen monitoring feature on Apple Watch models in the U.S. following a legal win, using a software update to work around a patent dispute.
Apple introduces AppleCare One, a new $20/month subscription covering up to three Apple devices. It streamlines protection and allows enrollment for devices up to four years old.
Mark Gurman hints Apple's next wearable could be the "Apple Ring," a subtle smart ring for health tracking, gestures, and longer battery life, complementing the Apple Watch.