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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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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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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 Posts ‘Guided Tours’ Demonstration Videos Ahead of Apple Watch Launch

With the Apple Watch ready to pre-order on April 10th, Apple have just released four videos which take the user through some of the main features, as well as a general overview of how to use the watch. Apple Guided Tour Videos Currently we are only able to view four of the videos, however it…

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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…