Apple Shares 15 Apple Watch Tips, Including 90-Day Activity Ring Pause
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Updated · MacRumors · May 15
Apple Shares 15 Apple Watch Tips, Including 90-Day Activity Ring Pause
7 articles · Updated · MacRumors · May 15
15 tips in Apple’s latest Apple Watch guide highlight lesser-known shortcuts, including app switching with a double-press of the Digital Crown and tapping the time to jump back to the top of a screen.
Several tips focus on faster everyday use: users can ping a nearby iPhone with flash, skip the 3-second workout countdown, strengthen haptic alerts, and customize Control Center or Smart Replies.
watchOS 26 adds a Notes app that lets users create new notes by voice on the watch, while Activity Rings can now be paused for a day or up to 90 days.
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