Explore 15 Surprising Apple Watch Features You Didn't Know About
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Chapter 1: Fun Features of Your Apple Watch
Apple Watch users, rejoice! Here are some astonishing tips and tricks that you likely haven't come across yet.
Hear Mickey or Minnie Mouse announce the time
Did you know that your Apple Watch can tell you the time using the voices of Mickey or Minnie Mouse? Simply change your watch face to one of them and ensure that the "Speak Time" feature is activated. A quick tap on the character will make them announce the time with their delightful voices. If you prefer not to hear it, consider using Taptic Time for a silent notification.
Quickly look up terms on Wikipedia
Ever found yourself curious about a term while wearing your Apple Watch? Just activate Siri and say, "Wikipedia <term>." For example, "Wikipedia Steve Jobs," and Siri will provide a concise summary, including key facts like birth date, cause of death, and more.
Instantly brighten your flashlight
If a sudden blackout happens, you can quickly activate your flashlight. Just tap the Control Center icon, and when the watch face glows pale white, tap the display to instantly brighten the flashlight instead of waiting a few seconds.
Access Control and Notification Centers anywhere
If you’re in an app and need to access the Control Center, simply touch and hold the bottom of the display, then swipe up. The same goes for the Notification Center—hold the top of the screen and swipe down.
Watch YouTube on your Apple Watch
With the third-party app WatchTube, you can enjoy YouTube videos without needing your iPhone. This app allows you to browse, search, and even subscribe to channels, all while using your watch's speakers for audio.
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Capture stunning selfies
Want to take the best selfies? Use your iPhone's rear camera, which is more powerful than the front one. Wrap your Apple Watch around your iPhone, open the Camera Remote app, and snap a photo from the watch while framing your shot perfectly.
Quickly respond to iMessages
If you receive an iMessage and want to react quickly, double-tap the notification to respond without needing to open the full message.
Speed up Apple Watch updates
Updating your Apple Watch via iPhone can be slow. To speed up the process, connect both devices to Wi-Fi, start the update on your iPhone, then disable Bluetooth to force the update to transfer over Wi-Fi.
Return to your Watch face effortlessly
No matter where you are in your Apple Watch, you can quickly return to the main watch face by tapping your palm on the display, turning off the screen, and minimizing any open apps.
Use a hidden trackpad for text navigation
When typing, rotate the Digital Crown to navigate through text more easily, allowing for quicker editing.
- Pin frequently used timers
If you rely on timers, swipe left on a timer in the Timers app to pin it to the top for easy access.
- Reboot your Apple Watch correctly
To reboot your device, press and hold both the Digital Crown and the Side Button until the Apple logo appears.
- Browse the web on your Apple Watch
Although there’s no built-in browser, you can send yourself links via Messages or use Siri to search Google.
- Unlock your iPhone and Mac with your watch
Enable the option to unlock your devices using your Apple Watch, making it convenient to access your devices without entering a password.
- Check AirPods battery life
To see the battery percentage of your paired AirPods, simply swipe into the Control Center on your Apple Watch.
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Chapter 2: Essential Apple Watch Tricks
Learn more amazing features and techniques to enhance your Apple Watch experience.
In this video, discover 22 incredible tips for your Apple Watch that you wish you knew sooner!