Apple’s annual WWDC developer extravaganza is less than a week away, and it looks like there are treats in store for Apple Watch users.
If the latest rumors prove true, the upcoming watchOS update could bring a revamped user interface, new Apple Intelligence features, conversation-transcription capabilities and maybe even smart AI coaches offering personalized health recommendations and fitness guidance.
Our watch expert, Graham Bower, who knows a thing or two about Apple’s wearable, rounds up the rumors and assesses the likelihood of them coming true.
Here’s what’s likely in store for Apple Watch next week — and some of it sounds insanely cool.
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The latest iOS 19 rumors point to some interesting enhancements to the Messages, Notes and Music apps — but a new Lock Screen feature is what I’m most jazzed about.
The unified memory architecture in Apple silicon is wildly underrated, and it’s about to get a major upgrade that’ll make it even better.
I have no OCD tendencies whatsoever, but I’m irrationally attracted to this nice and tidy magnetic cable.
ICYMI yesterday: Be sure to check out some of the great apps and games made by the Apple Design Award winners.
I love the Bauhaus Clock Mac screensaver highlighted in the X post below. Check it out.
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