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Apple Watch gets a phone keypad in watchOS 4

That’s right, Watch folks! How many of you take calls on the Apple Watch? I, for one, do. And as much as it sounds ‘unnecessary’, it’s actually quite handy to have a phone keypad — especially when you’re driving. Yes, when you’re driving! Is there a more dangerous situation to cause an accident because you…

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Apple Watch 2: Everything you need to know about Apple’s new wearable

Following on from the announcement of watchOS 3 earlier this year, including various new features and improvements, Apple has launched Apple Watch 2 today. Editor’s Note: This article will be updated throughout the Apple event. A new waterproof design (up to 50m) Starting off with the announcement that Pokemon Go will be available on Apple Watch before the…

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Griffin WatchStand Review: A Charging Dock For Apple Watch

The Good: Griffin’s WatchStand is a well-made, easy to use dock for your Apple Watch. The Bad: No real negatives to speak of. The Bottom Line: At the reasonable price of £20/$30, the Griffin WatchStand will be a great buy for anybody who wants an easy way to charge their Watch, keep their surfaces organised…

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3 Reasons Why I’m Keeping My Apple Watch

I wasn’t going to buy the Apple Watch at first. It felt like a silly thing to splash out £300 for a 1st generation product that I knew would have some teething issues. More than that though, I was certain that I didn’t want yet another device calling for my attention. As if it isn’t annoying enough…

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Feld and Volk Unveil Custom Carbon Apple Watch

Luxury device customiser, Feld & Volk, have just released a concept for a potential custom Apple Watch. Concept of Apple Watch by Feld & Volk. Carbon housing is framed with anodized steel and has redesigned pusher. pic.twitter.com/6TjaEeTVIf — Hadoro by Feld&Volk (@feldvolk) August 10, 2015 The main housing unit is made from carbon with anodized…

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Events Wearable Tech

Gemalto’s NFC Wristbands Make Contactless Payments A Breeze

Ever since I got my hands on a contactless payment card, the chip-and-pin system feels archaic to me. I know it sounds petty (it’s only 4 digits after all), but in comparison to a ‘tap and pay’ experience entering my pin number feels more long-winded than I’d like. That’s why I was excited to try…

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How To Take Screenshots On Apple Watch

Taking screenshots on Apple Watch is super simple, just like with screenshots on the iPhone and iPad. Here’s what you have to do: Navigate to the screen you’d like to take a screenshot of Now you have to press down on the digital crown and button on the side of your Apple Watch at the same…

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5 Cool Apple Watch Charging Docks I’m Looking Forward To

The Apple Watch’s charging equipment includes a magnetic charger and cool foldable plug. I really like the magnetic charger because it allows you to charge your Apple Watch without needing to plug in cables, effectively making it a near ‘wireless’ experience. What I haven’t liked is the cable spread across my bedside table and dangling to the floor though, and that’s…

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How To Charge Apple Watch: A Quick Look At The Charging Kit

In case you haven’t seen the hundreds of Apple Watch unboxings around the web, Apple’s new wearable ships with an interesting plug and a generously sized 1 metre-long charging cable. This isn’t your typical charging kit: the plug itself has a very impressive folding design, which reminds me a lot of the MU plug I reviewed…

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How To Increase The Moto 360’s Display Timeout

Over the time period of owning a Moto 360 I’ve encountered a really annoying issue: the display turns off too quickly. For most people it’ll probably be enough time, especially when all you want to do is read a notification or check the time, but it’s totally different when you want to demonstrate a feature on…