Apple Watch buyers guide
Which Apple Watch band pairing should you get?
When you’re choosing which Apple Watch to purchase, you also have to decide which band pairing you want.
Serenity Caldwell
Serenity was formerly the Managing Editor at iMore, and now works for Apple. She's been talking, writing about, and tinkering with Apple products since she was old enough to double-click. In her spare time, she sketches, sings, and in her secret superhero life, plays roller derby. Follow her on Twitter @settern.
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Pre-order party
How to order the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus in the U.S.
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Want to pick up the iPhone 8 or 8 Plus on September 22? Here's how to do it.
Apple Watch Series 3 Explained
Yes, you can buy Apple’s GPS + Cellular Apple Watch and use it without LTE
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You can turn off cellular on a Series 3 GPS + Cellular Apple Watch (or decide not to subscribe to a carrier plan), but there are limitations.
Mastering Apple Watch
Apple Watch Series 2 vs Series 3: What's the difference?
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If you're curious how Apple's different smartwatches stack up, here's what you need to know.
Mastering the iPhone Camera
How much storage space does 4K video take up on your iPhone 8 or 8 Plus?
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The iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and X can shoot 4K video, or what works out to 2160p. Here's how to do it.
Mastering CarPlay
How to get directions and use Apple Maps with CarPlay
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Apple Maps can be very useful in getting you where you want to go, and it becomes even easier to use when connected to a CarPlay-compatible vehicle. Let's take a look at how you can use it to get around town.
Comparison testing
LTE Apple Watch Battery Tests: Will cellular destroy the Series 3 battery?
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We’ve only got Apple’s numbers so far, but we’ll be doing through tests for our review. Let us know what you'd like to see!
Bands galore
Apple Watch Sport Loop Hands On: A runner’s new best friend
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The new Sport Loop band feels like terrycloth, works like nylon, and looks fantastic.
Everything you need to know
Apple Watch: The ultimate guide
Everything you need to know about Apple Watch, watchOS, and more!
The power of petite
Apple Watch Series 3 Hands On: Apple throws down the small watch gauntlet
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The 38mm Apple Watch Series 3 is the smallest LTE smartwatch in the world — and that’s a big deal.
Troubleshooting Apple Watch
Apple Watch won't connect your iPhone? Here's the fix
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If you've gotten stuck in "No iPhone connection" land, here are a few ways to fix it.
Hot off the assembly line
How to prepare your iPhone for a new Apple Watch
Buying your first Apple Watch (or a new model)? We’ve got everything you need to get your iPhone ready.
iPhone excitement
What's in Serenity's fall Apple event gear bag?
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When it comes to packing for Apple events, it's all about patterns.
Tips and tricks
How to delete your search history and destinations in Maps
Don't want to keep track of where you've been recently? Delete your destination and route history!
What's next
Apple TV 4K Siri remote could feature haptic feedback
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A recent leak of the supposed Gold Master for iOS 11 confirms fifth-generation Apple TV with 4K HDR support.
Mastering Maps
How to find locations and get directions with Maps on iPhone and iPad
From car to transit to walking, Apple Maps has a number of ways of organizing your navigation.
Beep beep
How to find your car with Siri and the Maps app on iPhone
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Never lose your car to endless parking lots or twisting urban neighborhoods again with a Bluetooth connection and the Maps app.
Networking problems away!
How to keep your crappy cable modem from messing with your Wi-Fi network
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Internet mysteriously stop working on one device or cut in and out when you least expect it? Don’t fall into a double-NAT disaster trap.
Apple Watch Setup Guide
How to restore your Apple Watch from a backup
Purchased a new Apple Watch recently and want to transfer your old Watch’s data? Here’s how to restore from a backup.
iPad Buyers Guide
Should you upgrade to the iPad (2017) or iPad mini 4?
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Considering a back-to-school upgrade of the 9.7-inch iPad (2017) or iPad mini 4? Here's what you need to know.