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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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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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5 Interesting Ways To Use Apple Watch Apps

The launch of the Apple Watch is just around the corner (24th April) and some estimates state that Apple could sell as many as 30 million Watches in 2015 alone. With few other smartwatches historically hitting the mark with consumers, the Apple Watch – which Apple calls ‘the most advanced timepiece ever created’ – may…

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Apple Store Revamp Revealed in Preparation for Apple Watch Launch

With the Apple Watch release approaching, Apple’s stores are about to undergo a large revamp. When a customer is looking to buy the Apple Watch, they’ll have two choices as to how they can try it out and purchase it — they can either book an appointment, or queue up for a walk-in session. During the…

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Acer Liquid Jade Smartphone & Liquid Leap Smartband: First Impressions

I was recently invited by Acer on a live blogging trip from London to Edinburgh, where I had a chance to play with the Liquid Jade smartphone and Liquid Leap smartband. Here’s what I think!

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HP’s First Attempt At Creating A Smartwatch

An unexpected contestant in the wearable technology is HP, but it seems like they’re trying to get in to the action by making a luxurious smartwatch in collaboration with Michael Bastian from Gilt, who’ll be helping out with the design while HP focus on the engineering of the watch.

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Google Glass U.K. Version: Hands On Experience

One of the most anticipated pieces of technology, Google Glass, launched in the U.K. a couple of weeks ago and Google were very eager to show it and it’s capabilities off to the U.K. consumers at their London Glass event. Design & Fit When looking at Glass in videos or photos it doesn’t look bulky…

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Moto 360 – Round Design In Under 60 Seconds

In the lead up to the release of the Moto360, Motorola have continued the hype by releasing a video in which Lior Ron talks about the round design and the reason for going with it.