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  1. M

    Does AW Ultra 2 bring any upgrades in the terms of "health" functionality?

    Hello! I'm currently using AW 8 (completely satisfied, by the way) and wondering whether AW Ultra 2 brings any new "health features" worth mentioning. I am a cardiac patient who suffers from tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, extrasystoles and others :D I'm wondering whether the ultra model...
  2. M

    Apple Watch Ultra 2 scratch

    Hi sorry for my bad english. So I love my Apple Watch Ultra but I realized that the glossy frame has some marks on it and I was wondering if it was possible to remove them or if any of you have had the same thing happen. It's a shame because it's very beautiful and the titanium case is very...
  3. seoho_ss

    Apps Why is the Black Unity Challenge of Apple Watch in February no more this year? Have you received a push reminder?

    Why is the Black Unity Challenge of Apple Watch in February no more this year? Have you received a push reminder?
  4. ID_Field_Blank

    1,000 day streak on my Apple Watch - what’s the highest you’ve made? Looking for a new target!

    Been hitting my goal since Jan 1st 2021 and just hit 1,000 day streak. I haven’t hit all the monthly challenges (26/31) but it’s looking good to hit them all in 2023 so far which is my next goal. What’s your highest streak? I think I’m going to struggle to keep motivated now…
  5. K

    Gold Plating Apple Watch Ultra?

    I've been looking into Gold plating and have reached out to a few gold plating services however none have tried the processes on an Apple Watch Ultra. Although plating onto a titanium surface is more than possible, they are unsure what type of titanium is used by Apple and whether it will gold...
  6. K

    Gift recommendation for my best friend!(boy)

    My friend’s birthday is coming, I’m going to send him a watch band for his new Apple Watch ultra. Which brand is recommended? Why?
  7. G

    Apple Watch 3 wont update, keeps rebooting , cant pair

    I have a Apple Watch 3 that worked perfectly with my iPhone 8. After upgrading to iPhone 11 PRO with iOS 16.1 it needed to update also the WatchOS. After doing the first update, the watch still didnt want to pair, and needed another update (to 8.7.1). I have now been trying to update multiple...
  8. J

    Apple Watch SE (2022) Wake issue

    Hi everyone, My Apple Watch SE (2022) has this issue where its Raise to Wake & Press Digital Crown to Wake feature takes a few seconds to actually brighten all the way up. This happens most of the times I raise to wake my Watch. Does anyone know the solutions for this?
  9. jqdoumen

    Mosquito attraction

    Been wearing an Apple Watch for several weeks, 24/7, and statistics compel me now to believe it attracts mosquitos. The first ones were slightly itchy and smallish, but today’s is very clearly a bite, right under the watch. Is it reasonable to assume that when the watch is worn slightly loose...
  10. vahdyx

    Does the apple watch not give sleep results until after your sleep schedule?

    I did some research and just learned this morning that you don't need to use sleep schedule to track sleep. I haven't verified this, but apparently you can just use the Sleep Focus mode to manually track sleep; turn it on and then turn it off when you wake up. Not sure if this will answer my...
  11. N

    iPhone 14 Pro Max Dilemma about Watch S7 vs iPhone 14 Pro (pro max)

    Hi everybody I’m between a dilemma of choosing Apple Watch Series 7 or iPhone 14 pro max. I’m already an iPhone 13 pro max owner But I am thinking about if I should upgrade to 14 pro max or if I should buy the watch series 7, because the price difference of exchanging my 13 pro max to 14 pro...
  12. jqdoumen

    No more iPhone notification sounds after using Apple Watch

    Started using an Apple Watch earlier this week, and I noticed that notifications on my iPhone somehow got 'muted'. That is, there is no more notification sounds, and the notifications don't wake up my screen. When I tick the screen, the notifications are there, but without going to the screen, I...
  13. kaisoj

    iPhone 14 Pro Max AppleCare+ Question

    I recently purchased the monthly AppleCare+ in the US. When paying for the first month I used a Creditcard, but a few days later i received an email stating it’s important to link my AC+/iPhone/Apple Watch to my Apple ID. Does somebody knows what happens if I don’t link my Apple ID with my...
  14. A

    iPhone 13 Face ID and Apple watch unlock

    Hi everyone! I just wanna know if I am the only one experiencing this problem with face ID and apple watch unlock feature. I am using the regular iPhone 13 and apple watch SE by the way. “Face ID with a mask” and “Unlock with apple watch” features turned on. I noticed the problem when my...
  15. Floaaa

    New Ideas for Achievements in the Activity App

    So I am a big Achievement hunter, I love how you earn them, i like the challenges and the way the function. But after 7 years, I think its time to overhaul or add new features to keep the UI fresh and the users engaged. What do you think Apple could add? Here are a few things i would like: -...
  16. kjse7en

    Stubborn Stain on Ceramic White Apple Watch - SOLVED

    Dear all wonderful Apple Watch Owners, Wish to share an experience that is frustrating, annoying but at the same time enriching and satisfying!! On a usual Saturday morning, the wife was going through school work of the week with the kid and preparing for upcoming week stuffs. As my son turned...
  17. Westside guy

    Just ran into a weird bug

    It's 10 minutes before midnight - still Thursday December 30 - but my watch just started showing the following... Maybe my watch is in a hurry to get 2021 over with - can't say I blame it.
  18. aimforsilence

    Issue with Apple Watch storage constantly filling up.

    Hello, I'm having an issue with my wife's Apple Watch Series 1 and was hoping someone here may be able to help me as my 2 attempts at Apple support helping me and my own troubleshooting has not solved anything thus far. What happens is that the watch's internal storage get's completely full...
  19. Mouldytriangle

    Please help me choose between the Apple Watch 4, 5 and SE

    Hello ?? I am struggling deciding between the 4, 5 and SE. I’m not even considering the 6 due to its steep price point. After hours of google searches and YouTube videos - I am not even more confused as to which to purchase. I would really apprentice if you could explain the main differences...
  20. ckuttner

    Insurance on AW?

    I’m about to leave the world of Fitbit (Versa) and enter the exalted world of AW6, 44 mm. I have had recent heart valve replacement surgery, and both my cardiologists want me to get the AW to monitor my atrial fibrillation. As I await delivery, and realizing that $380 is a fairly big...