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How to find your iPhone using your Apple Watch
How to find your iPhone using your Apple Watch

Digital Trends

timea few seconds ago

  • Digital Trends

How to find your iPhone using your Apple Watch

Finding a misplaced iPhone with an Apple Watch is a pretty straightforward process, as long as the two devices are signed in with the same Apple account and have the Find My feature enabled. As for the steps, here you go: Step 1:On your Apple Watch, tap on the round crown button to open the app list. Step 2: Scroll down and open the Find My icon. The app's icon is green with a laptop and phone in it. Step 3: Once the app launches, you will see a list of all the devices that have been registered to your Apple Account and have the Find My system enabled. Step 4: Tap on the iPhone you want to locate and on the next page, you will see details such as its city location and a map view below it. Step 5: If the iPhone is nearby, or somewhere in your home or workspace, but you can't find it, scroll down on the Apple Watch and tap on the 'Play Sound' option. Doing so plays a loud sound on your misplaced iPhone so that you can easily find it using audio cues. Step 6: Additionally, if you have an Apple Watch Series 9 (or later model), Apple Watch Ultra 2, and an iPhone 15 (or a newer model), the precision finding feature will also show you direction cues on the Apple Watch screen.

Ooredoo Qatar now supports ‘Apple Watch For Your Kids'
Ooredoo Qatar now supports ‘Apple Watch For Your Kids'

Qatar Tribune

time8 hours ago

  • Qatar Tribune

Ooredoo Qatar now supports ‘Apple Watch For Your Kids'

Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo Qatar now offers cellular service for Apple Watch For Your Kids, which allows kids in the family,who do not have their own iPhone,to enjoy Apple Watch. For complete pricing and availability details, visit Apple Watch For Your Kids brings the connectivity, fitness, health and safety features of Apple Watch to kidswho do not have their own iPhone — all using the same Apple Watch that customers of all ages wear every day. Parents can have more peace of mind while their kids gain more independence using Apple Watch. Apple Watch can be set up through a parent's iPhone, so kids can connect with family and friends through phone calls and Messages, stay motivated to reach personalised Activity goals, express themselves through custom Memoji, and enjoy features that give them more independence like Maps, Siri, Alarms and the App Store. Apple Watch For Your Kids makes it possible for parents to identify their kids' location via Find My, while also benefiting from powerful safety tools like Emergency SOS. Kids can enjoy all of the fun and useful tools of Apple Watch For Your Kids while parents have peace of mind knowing they can reach their child and identify their location, while all personal data stays securely encrypted. Kids and older family members using Apple Watch For Your Kids will have their own phone number through a separate cellular plan. Apple Watch For Your Kids requires cellular models of Apple Watch Series 4 or later or Apple Watch SE, paired with iPhone 8 or later running the latest version of watchOS and iOS. Apple Watch for Your Kids is now available as an add-on to Ooredoo Qatar's postpaid mobile plans for just QR30 per month. The add-on includes a dedicated mobile number, built-in safety controls like Worry- Free Key, a monthly allowance of 5 GB of data, 200 local minutes, and SMS. Sabah Rabiah Al Kuwari, senior director - marketing communications at Ooredoo, said, 'At Ooredoo, we are excited to support the Apple Watch For Your Kids with powerful service, providing vital communication, fitness, health, and safety features, enabling children and family members without an iPhone to stay connected, active, and secure – all on our powerful network.' For more details on pricing and data plans, visit

Watch out Fitbit and Apple Watch, Amazon has entered the chat
Watch out Fitbit and Apple Watch, Amazon has entered the chat

Miami Herald

time10 hours ago

  • Health
  • Miami Herald

Watch out Fitbit and Apple Watch, Amazon has entered the chat

You've seen them on wrists and fingers everywhere - at the gym, in the office, on the subway. Smartwatches and fitness trackers have become the quiet uniform of modern life. For many, they track steps. For others, they serve as sleep monitors, heart rate checkers, or reminders to stand every hour. But despite their popularity, most of these devices do the exact same thing. And frankly, they've started to Whether it's an Apple Watch, a Fitbit, or a Garmin, the core experience hasn't evolved much over the past few years. Related: Amazon's latest products go after a new type of customer Sure, there are better sensors and more polished apps. But the function is nearly identical: collecting health data and feeding it back to you in yet another dashboard you'll probably stop checking. What wearables haven't done, at least not well, is make your life easier in the moment. That may be why one small company decided to build something different. And now, a major tech giant just announced plans to acquire that company, marking a bold return to a space it once gave up on. That company is Amazon. And the startup it's buying is called Bee. Amazon confirmed this week that it will acquire Bee, a San Francisco-based startup behind a $49.99 AI-powered wristband. Bee's device is sleek and screenless, but packed with purpose. It uses onboard microphones and generative AI to listen to daily conversations - like work calls, casual chats, or even errands shouted across the room - and then distills that information into summaries, reminders, or to-do lists. Think: a wearable that doesn't just track your health, it helps you manage your life. In a LinkedIn post, Bee CEO Maria de Lourdes Zollo described the vision as "truly personal, agentic AI." Related: Apple Watch, Fitbit rival stuns with bold message "We imagined a world where your life is understood and enhanced by technology that learns with you," she wrote. Amazon spokesperson Alexandra Miller confirmed the acquisition but didn't share financial details. The move comes as Amazon expands its AI ambitions with projects like the shopping assistant Rufus and a revamped Alexa voice assistant. It also marks a second swing at wearables after Amazon discontinued its Halo fitness tracker in 2023. This time, though, the angle isn't frictionless productivity. Apple and Fitbit have long defined what wearables are supposed to do. Track your steps. Nudge you to stand. Alert you when your heart rate spikes. But those features haven't changed much in the past five years, and they haven't solved a bigger problem: information overload. Bee offers something different. Its core value isn't movement tracking or health metrics; it's saving time and promoting mental clarity. Instead of keeping you glued to your screen, it wants to take tasks off your mind. That kind of AI-assisted memory could appeal to students, professionals, parents, and anyone juggling a busy life. And because it's currently priced at just $49.99, it lowers the barrier to entry significantly. By comparison, the Apple Watch SE starts at $249. Fitbit's latest models range from $100 to $300. This isn't just another gadget - it's a rethink of what a wearable should be. With Amazon backing it, Bee now has the infrastructure to scale, and the resources to improve. If Apple, Google, WHOOP, and Meta weren't already watching, they are now. And with OpenAI, Humane, and others chasing similar hardware ambitions, the AI-on-your-body race is officially on. Related: Amazon's Alexa AI upgrade is even worse than expected The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.

The Apple Watch is 10. What's next for the world's No.1 wearable?
The Apple Watch is 10. What's next for the world's No.1 wearable?

AU Financial Review

time10 hours ago

  • Business
  • AU Financial Review

The Apple Watch is 10. What's next for the world's No.1 wearable?

Of all the milestones this year, one has unusual significance. The Apple Watch is now a decade old, its impact one for the ages as it's now the No. 1 device worn on the human wrist. It might be called a watch, but 'device' is a better description given that time-telling is a mere fraction of the multiple indications, measurements, connections, alerts and broader information that Apple brings to the forearm, in many cases for the first time. About 329 million units have been sold to date (per CCS Insight), and it's outperformed the entire Swiss industry on an annual basis, a feat that's earned it some $US20 billion ($30.7 billion) since it launched in 2015.

Apple introduces AppleCare One subscription service to protect devices
Apple introduces AppleCare One subscription service to protect devices

USA Today

time12 hours ago

  • Business
  • USA Today

Apple introduces AppleCare One subscription service to protect devices

Protecting electronic devices is a priority for most people, and Apple has come up with a plan to help its customers do just that. The tech giant unveiled its new AppleCare One service on July 23, a subscription service that allows customers to protect up to three products in one plan for $19.99 per month. Customers will also have the option to add more devices at any time for $5.99 per month for each device. Apple says the plan offers customers "one-stop service and support from Apple experts across all of the Apple products in their plan for simple, affordable peace of mind." Starting July 24, customers in the U.S. can sign up for AppleCare One directly on their iPhone, iPad or Mac, or by visiting their nearest Apple Store, the company said in a news release. "Built on the trusted foundation of AppleCare+, AppleCare One extends that same reliability and makes it easier than ever to protect the products you love and depend on like iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, combining simplicity and exceptional value," said Bob Borchers, Apple's vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing, in the news release. What does AppleCare One protect against? According to Apple, AppleCare One includes all of the benefits of AppleCare+, including unlimited repairs for accidents like drops and spills, 24/7 priority support from Apple experts, quick and convenient Apple-certified service and battery coverage. Apple says the plan also expands theft and loss protection beyond iPhones to also cover iPads and Apple Watches. Elon Musk fans flock to new Tesla Diner: See the opening day photos How much does AppleCare One cost? The company says AppleCare One pricing is the same regardless of the products that are covered – $19.99 per month. This means a customer can enroll their iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch in an AppleCare One plan instead of enrolling each device in separate AppleCare+ plans. Additional items can be added for $5.99 per month for each device. Are existing devices eligible for AppleCare One coverage? Apple says customers can now add products they already own that are up to four years old to an AppleCare One plan if they are in good condition. To verify "good condition," products may be required to undergo a diagnostic check using a customer's iPhone or iPad, or at an Apple Store, prior to being added to the plan, Apple said. Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@

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