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Apple Watch

LeBron James, spokesman for Samsung, gives teammates Apple Watches before NBA Finals

LeBron James is Samsung’s guy. But when it’s time to give gifts to his teammates, the basketball superstar opts for Apple products. Cleveland.com… Read More

What’s new for the Apple Watch: Native apps, sensor access and ‘nightstand mode’

The second version of the Apple Watch operating system, watchOS 2, was announced today at WWDC. It comes with a… Read More

App of the Week: This space adventure game is great for iPhone and iPad, perfect on Apple Watch

One of the most active messaging conversations I’m having right now is with a high school student named Taylor who’s currently… Read More

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GeekWire Radio: Inside the world of a top Amazon exec, new cycling technology, and Microsoft’s Candy Crush

We’re back with a new episode of the GeekWire radio show, with highlights from a busy week in the world of… Read More

Apple Watch, one week in: Highs and lows from a wearable-enhanced life

It has been a week since my Apple Watch showed up on my doorstep. So far, I’m mostly impressed with… Read More

It’s finally here: Unboxing the Apple Watch

A package showed up at my doorstep today that I’ve been expecting for a while – my Apple Watch finally… Read More

These jewelers offer an Apple Watch in gold for a fraction of the Apple price

Want that gold Apple Watch without the gold Apple Watch price? No problem. According to 9to5 Mac, several jewelers have… Read More

Wrist tattoos can interfere with Apple Watch heart rate sensing

Apple has just confirmed that its new smartwatch may not get along well with people who have tattoos on their… Read More

How to avoid looking like a tool while wearing the Apple Watch

The first Apple Watches are arriving today for the lucky consumers who managed to pre-order them early enough, which means… Read More

Apple Watch apps: Zulily, Amazon, Prism join Seattle-area parade

It seems companies can’t just watch when it’s Apple Watch launch day. Since our initial GeekWire round-up of Seattle-area Apple Watch apps, at least a… Read More

Apple Watch ad parody with Christopher Walken is pure genius

What happens when you take one of the most iconic scenes from one of the most iconic movies ever and… Read More

Apple Watch, explained: How to buy, set up and use the new smartwatch

The Apple Watch is arriving on the wrists of customers around the world starting today, but there are still plenty of… Read More

Amazon’s Apple Watch shopping app arrives with voice search, one-tap buying

Shipping just in time for the Apple Watch’s official launch today, Amazon has released its shopping app for the new… Read More

Apple Watch App Store opens for business on the iPhone

Those who want to make sure they have apps for their soon-to-arrive Apple Watches can now start browsing a new App… Read More

Apple Watch apps: Starbucks, Microsoft, and other Seattle-area companies jump on board

There are few things more sad to the iPhone faithful on launch day than a connected, yet unfulfilled, Apple Watch (beyond… Read More

The moon and stars, on your wrist: Why ‘Sky Guide’ is betting on Apple Watch

Don’t worry, amateur astronomers, you won’t be holding your wrist above your head to locate constellations. The team behind the popular Sky… Read More

Alaska Airlines announces its Apple Watch app will fly Friday

Alaska Airlines plans to be fully on board when the Apple Watch launches tomorrow. The new Alaska Airlines app for Apple… Read More

Tap to tip: Apple Watch app from Breaking News lets users notify editors of nearby news

With its new Apple Watch app, Breaking News wants to give everyday people an easy way to notify editors of… Read More

Beyoncé has a special gold Apple Watch that you can’t buy

Despite what the tabloids want you to think, celebrities are not just like you and me. Case and point: Beyoncé posted… Read More

Apple Pay reportedly coming to Canada in November

Apple may be taking its mobile payments technology north for the winter. The Wall Street Journal reports that the company… Read More

Apple Watch likely won’t be available for in-store purchase until June

Put away your tents and lawn chairs: Apple won’t have any supply of the Apple Watch to sell at its… Read More

Analyst consensus shows Apple Watch pre-orders around 1 million units

Unsurprisingly, a lot of people pre-ordered an Apple Watch during its first weekend of availability. Several different sources have estimated… Read More

3 things I learned from trying on an Apple Watch

The San Francisco Apple Store was a mob scene at 3 p.m. on Friday as people clamored for a look at… Read More

Check out this old-school wearable: How to make your own ‘Apple II’ watch

Can’t wait for your Apple Watch to arrive? No worries, why not make your own? Thanks to Instructables, you can make… Read More

Delivery estimates for many Apple Watch models slip to June hours after pre-orders began

People who were waiting to purchase an Apple Watch will be waiting for quite a while longer before they get… Read More

Apple expects Watch pre-orders to sell out, will only be available for purchase online

There will be only one way for people to get an Apple Watch when it becomes available for pre-order tomorrow:… Read More

Apple Watch reservations reportedly limited to one per person

People hoping to buy a menagerie of Apple Watches will have their hopes dashed com launch day, according to a… Read More

Developers have reportedly submitted more than 1,000 apps for the Apple Watch already

The Apple Watch will have support from a wide variety of apps later this month, if a leaked letter from… Read More

Apple introduces ‘Guided Tours’ of its new smartwatch in video form

People considering the purchase of an Apple Watch can get a glimpse at what life with the new smartwatch will… Read More

All the news that’s fit to print…on a wrist: New York Times unveils Apple Watch app

  People may think of the New York Times for its long-form content, but the venerable newspaper is hoping to… Read More

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