Learn how to download and install watchOS 27 quickly on your Apple Watch to try out the new features before the general public.

watchOS 26 adds subtle yet meaningful improvements that make using Apple Watch even more convenient. Here are the top 17 to know about.

Masimo is now suing U.S. Customs and Border Protection to try and block Apple's latest win, allowing Blood Oxygen monitoring on Apple Watches.

Apple released iOS 18.6.1 & watchOS 11.6.1 on Thursday to bring Blood Oxygen monitoring back to select devices.

Be sure to download and install iOS 18.6 on your iPhone and other updates from Apple to get the latest bug fixes and security protections for all your devices.

Battery management in watchOS 26 has improved with a new Apple Watch notification that alerts you if the battery drain is faster than normal.

The watchOS 26 operating system permit the Apple Watch to use the Control Center toggles from its paired iPhone for the first time.

Apple updated parental controls in iOS 26 and other operating systems with new child safety features, like permission to text new numbers.

Apple's upcoming watchOS 26 update will let Apple Watch owners dismiss notifications with a wrist flick gesture, but only on certain models.

Learn how to download and install the latest watchOS 26 developer beta to experience all the new features on your Apple Watch.

Following the conclusion of its WWDC25 keynote, Apple has released the first developer betas of iOS 26 and its other renamed operating systems.

Apple has previewed the overhauled user interfaces across the iPhone and other devices, known as Liquid Glass, at the WWDC2025 today.

A claimed device compatibility list for watchOS 26 indicates the update will support the same models as the current Apple Watch software.

watchOS 26 should support third-party widgets in the Control Center, allowing the Apple Watch to go beyond the built-in toggles and tiles.

Apple unveiled new accessibility features coming to the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Vision Pro this fall with iOS 19 and more.

Apple today released the watchOS 11.4 update, which includes a fix for Apple Watch alarms that can now finally play sound in Silent Mode.

iOS 18.4 and other recent updates brought new emoji, including a face with bags under the eyes, to your iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch.

Read the full watchOS 11.4 release notes from Apple to learn about the new features, fixes and other changes in this Apple Watch update.

The watchOS 11.4 update enables your Apple Watch to play alarms with sound even when the Silent Mode has been turned on, like when you're asleep.