Apple has officially announced WatchOS 9 , the next major update for the operating system of the Apple Watch. As usual, the new wearable OS brings a handful of new watch faces, improved sleep tracking, medication tracking, and enhanced workout options for runners. As with the rest of Apple's OS updates, WatchOS 9 isn't coming until at least September, but that doesn't mean you can't get your hands on it sooner if you're feeling particularly adventurous. Apple has an early beta out for developers to get their apps ready, and a public beta will likely arrive in the next month. In either case, if you're willing to sign up for the appropriate beta program, you can take a peek now to see what's new in WatchOS 9 on your own Apple Watch. As with other early betas of major WatchOS releases, WatchOS 9 is only available for Apple developers right now. This means that the only way to get the WatchOS 9 beta today is to join the Apple Developer Program at a cost of $99 per year. A public beta … [Read more...] about How to download the WatchOS 9 developer beta right now | Digital Trends
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Miss the iPod? Astell&Kern has the cure — for a price | Digital Trends
In a move that has been anticipated for years, Apple finally — if somewhat awkwardly — confirmed that it will no longer make the iPod Touch , the last remaining iPod version. The reasons, according to Apple are clear: Given our ability to access music through all of our other digital devices (phones, laptops, tablets, and smart speakers), we’ve all moved beyond needing a dedicated device for listening to music on-the-go, especially one that can’t connect to streaming services like Apple Music through mobile data. Contents A&K Kann Max, $1,299, available in June 2022 A&K HC2 USB-C Dual DAC Cable, $249, available in June 2022 AK Pathfinder IEMs, $1,899, available in July 2022 That may be true, but Apple’s devices have in any case never fully satisfied audiophiles — a group of music lovers who expect convenience to go hand-in-hand with quality, not one at the expense of the other. Astell&Kern’s (A&K) lineup of hi-res digital audio players … [Read more...] about Miss the iPod? Astell&Kern has the cure — for a price | Digital Trends
The Best Apple Watch Games | Digital Trends
Installing apps on your Apple Watch gives you access to more features and capabilities. You can also download games to turn your smartwatch into a fun wearable. There are plenty of games available for the Apple Watch, and choosing one can be difficult. Contents Lateres — Breakout for Watch ($1) Pocket Bandit ($1) Rules! ($3) Trivia Crack Runeblade Tiny Armies ($1) Komrad ($1) Elevate – Brain Training Lifeline Series ($1) Bubblegum Hero Cosmos Rings ($9) Show 6 more items We’ve put together a list of the best games available on the Apple Watch. Whether you enjoy strategy games, RPGs, or trivia games, you should find some interesting apps for your Apple Watch . Lateres — Breakout for Watch ($1) Do you consider yourself a “retro” gamer? Well, then Lateres may be the Apple Watch game for you. It’s basically Breakout adapted for the Watch, with players using the Digital Crown to control the paddle and play the game. If … [Read more...] about The Best Apple Watch Games | Digital Trends
Hurry — Samsung’s 4K Chromebook with S Pen is $400 off | Digital Trends
The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook , which features a 4K AMOLED display, is currently on sale from Samsung with a $400 discount that slashes the laptop’s price to $599, from its original price of $999. With the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 , we’re not sure how long stock of its predecessor will last. However, we do know that it’s still a worthy purchase, so you should hurry if you don’t want to miss out on this offer. Contents Why you should buy the Galaxy Chromebook More Chromebook deals you can shop today Shoppers on a tight budget who are looking for laptop deals are often recommended to consider Chromebooks , which are generally cheaper than traditional Windows-based laptops. However, Samsung decided to go all out with the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook to provide a premium Chrome OS experience. If you’re excited by the idea of combining the operating system with relatively powerful components, then the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook won’t let you down. … [Read more...] about Hurry — Samsung’s 4K Chromebook with S Pen is $400 off | Digital Trends
The Best Apple Watch Faces for 2022 | Digital Trends
The Apple Watch Series 6 is lauded as the most advanced, feature-packed smartwatch on the planet. While the wearable is gorgeous on its own, doubtless, you’ll want to add personal touches before strapping it to your wrist. Alongside numerous third-party accessories and beautiful bands available for the iconic wearable, the Apple Watch supports a plethora of striking watch faces to enhance its look. Contents Newest faces available How do I add faces to my Apple Watch? How do I share an Apple Watch face? Our favorite simple watch face: Typograph Our favorite all-rounder: California Our favorite elegant watch face: Gradient Our favorite stylish face: Stripes Our favorite custom face: Photos Work watch faces Fitness watch faces Fun watch faces Minimalist watch faces Show 7 more items These days, there are three watch models available — the full-featured Apple Watch 6, the Apple Watch SE , and the older Apple Watch 3 . … [Read more...] about The Best Apple Watch Faces for 2022 | Digital Trends