Apple Upgrade launches: Leasing instead of buying – initially only in the USA
Apple Upgrade replaces the iPhone Upgrade Program: Leasing via Klarna for iPhone, Mac, iPad and Apple Watch – initially only...
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Tag: Apple Watch
With Apple Watch, Apple has defined the smartwatch category since the device's market launch on April 24, 2015. Today the lineup consists of three clearly positioned lines: Apple Watch SE as the affordable entry point, Apple Watch Series as the main everyday line and Apple Watch Ultra as the rugged model for outdoor and sports profiles. The focus lies on health and fitness features such as ECG, blood oxygen measurement, sleep tracking, hypertension notifications, sleep apnea detection, fall detection, Emergency SOS, and tight integration with Apple Fitness+ and the Health app. The watchOS operating system, the always-on display, the Digital Crown and a growing ecosystem of bands and third-party apps make Apple Watch a personal companion for iPhone users.
Apfelpatient.de keeps you informed in this tag archive about every development around Apple Watch: reviews and hands-on reports on every current generation, tips and tricks for watchOS, new training and health features, background on sensors and chip generations, patent disputes and regulatory topics, service and repair options, and all rumors and overviews of upcoming models and form factors.
Anyone wanting to find the right Apple Watch for their needs, get the most out of watchOS or follow Apple's smartwatch strategy long-term has their go-to point right here.
iPhone and Satellite Features: These Countries Are Included
Apple offers four satellite features, but only two of them work in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Here is the complete overview.
Amazon plans 5,105 satellites for iPhone features
Amazon is applying for a network of 5,105 satellites for Apple's satellite services. Two of the four features are not yet available in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland).
AppleCare One launches in Germany: Prices, scope & limitations
AppleCare One launches in Germany on August 4th: €20.99 per month for up to three Apple devices. All prices, rules...
Apple Watch 2026: No new SE, no redesign for the Ultra 4
Apple Watch 2026: no new SE, no redesign for the Ultra 4. The new chip focuses on AI features that will be integrated into...
Masimo: Apple fails in its appeal against the 634 million dollar ruling
Masimo dispute: A US judge upholds the $634 million judgment against Apple. Why the case does not affect Apple Watch users in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Apple Upgrade: Leasing program scheduled to start next week
Apple Upgrade: According to reports, Apple is set to launch a leasing program with Klarna on July 28th – but not yet in Germany...
Apple Watch exempt from the EU battery replacement requirement
The EU Commission is exempting the Apple Watch from the mandatory replaceable battery requirement starting in 2027. However, Apple isn't getting away with this without any conditions...
Edge AI: Apple Watch almost single-handedly dominates the smartwatch market
A market report shows the Apple Watch leading the pack among almost all edge AI smartwatches. What's successful in Germany and where the DMA is holding things back.
Apple Watch Series 12: New health sensor possibly only in the wristband
New leak about the Apple Watch Series 12: A health sensor could be hidden in the wristband – attached to the cheapest band, of all things.