If you’ve been annoyed by watchOS 10’s penchant for blank weather complications... good news. Apple says that updating to the watchOS 10.1 public release will fix that issue and has published a support document on the issue. If updating doesn’t work, the document also gives you some troubleshooting instructions.
[Apple Support]
Swipes and buttons are the norm, but Apple’s double tap gesture opens a future where your smartwatch could be even less dependent on your phone.
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While Meta hasn’t reinvented the category, it’s nailed the execution. But culturally, is the timing right for smart glasses?
The new Pixel Watch 2 charges faster than the original, but after a new firmware update, it now charges much, much faster. Google says the original Pixel Watch will now take 45 minutes to reach 50 percent instead of 30, and 75 minutes to reach 80 percent. You can expect a full charge to take 110 minutes.
Meanwhile, it takes 30 minutes for the Pixel Watch 2 to hit 50 percent, and 75 min for a full charge. In practice, I never needed more than 45-60 minutes. Some folks have been disappointed by the second-gen watch’s switch to pin charging, but to me the faster charging is well worth it.
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Google’s addressed a lot of what annoyed me about the first Pixel Watch, but repairability and continued Fitbit integration are still question marks.
Starting today, Oura Ring users should see a new Daytime Stress metric based on heart rate, heart rate variability, and temperature. Readings will be taken every 15 minutes. The iOS app is also getting a journaling beta feature where you can speak and record your moods and mental state. It purportedly uses AI to auto-tag your entries.
Later this winter, Oura says it’s rolling out another stress resilience metric that assesses how well a person is able to weather physiological stress.
It’s good timing. The Google Pixel Watch 2 just added stress tracking features, and it is the middle of Techtober.
