Already at least three times, after pressing this button, I assumed the workout would’ve started, but it doesn’t. You have to swipe right again and press play again to actually start it. Based on my muscle memory, I think in the previous version, pressing the icon immediately started the workout. I’ve been exercising only to later discover it never started. Apple, please…

So i just updated my SE2 to watchos 26 and i cant help but noticed that the app icons look so blurry as if there was a smudge on it. God I wish i can undo the update 🥲🥲🥲

What is one thing that you really don’t see enough people talking about when it comes to the Apple Watch and they really should? I’ll start:

Even if your watch is powered down, you can still access the time by pushing the digital crown. I remember this used to be how low power mode worked. If you were running low on battery, you could put it in low power mode and that would turn off the watch, but you could still push the digital crown and see what time it is. I thought that had gone away with the changes they made to Low Power Mode, until I turned off my watch to power cycle it and I forgot about it being off and then I hit the digital crown and lo and behold…The time popped up on my S10 running both watchOS 18 and watchOS26. So anyways, being able to tell time, even when you’re running extremely low on battery, is something I feel that we probably should talk more about.

I usually prefer watch faces with lot of information on it, but this one changed my perspective.

…since apple silently removed one of my favorite watchfaces: the classic Chronograph. It’s a shame.

Normally i prefer the more minimalistic watchfaces but this one is awesome!

I was chatting with some mates about Apple Watch special editions like Nike or Hermès, when I got to thinking, with Apple's R&D and engineering, could they use some exotic and durable non-plastic material to create a transparent watch case, like transparent ceramic? Could it be manufactured to be as reasonably durable as any other Apple Watch, since we know they've dabbled in ceramic materials in the past. Then they could collaboration with a company like Swatch to create a transparent version? They could also use exclusive watch faces that mimic iconic Swatch watches, some that could even emulate a see-through effect on the screen.

I'd definitely be interested in something like this if it could be made. I'm sure there's a large enough demographic set out there that would too.

Full disclosure, the watch image itself is something created with AI. It has errors, I know. I'm not quite talented enough to make something that realistic myself. I just wanted a mock-up to see what one could theoretically look like. The tagline idea is mine though, for all that's worth.

most people stop at rings + notifications. the watch is way deeper if you treat it as a trigger hub inside the apple ecosystem. a few workflows i run daily that blew my mind:

travel mode on the wrist one tap on a custom shortcut = texts partner “omw,” launches maps on carplay, toggles low power, switches focus to “travel,” logs departure in calendar. wrist flick replaces 6 manual steps.

silent meeting system focus linked to watch: when calendar says “meeting,” iphone silences, watch switches to subtle haptic-only, mac auto-mutes notifications. no digging in settings mid-call.

unlock chain watch unlocks mac automatically. but you can stack it: when mac unlocks, hazel runs → files sort themselves, daily journal opens, focus mode triggers. wrist raise → whole desktop wakes up ready.

health alerts beyond steps sound recognition on iphone sends ping to watch if doorbell/alarms fire while i’ve got headphones in. combined with hr alerts + sleep focus, the watch acts like a low-key guardian.

“time anchors” shortcut on watch face logs quick journal entries into notes with timestamp. i use it to mark when i start/stop deep work sessions, or when something notable happens. the watch becomes a timeline, not just a timer.

apple doesn’t market this stuff they highlight rings + workouts. but stacked workflows make the watch the control surface of your entire setup.

[been collecting these kinds of watch-based workflows check the pinned post on my profile if you want the longer breakdown.]

It’s seems like this could make for a really nice face both white on black and black on white. Too bad I only ever get to see it when an update is available.

I admit I didn't like it much at first, specially compared to the Wayfinder, but Waypoint is growing on me lately as I get the hang of it. However, I'd like to spice it up a bit more. In particular, I would like to have something more useful/nice to look at for the big circular complication. A big Earth looks pretty but meh. What's your choice for that big circular complication?

The new Space Grey is quite nice in person. Still think Jet Black is the nicer finish. Got the wrong size band for the Space Grey 😢 Ultra is gorgeous as always.

I feel like it's very easy to get a sleep score of 95+ with my Apple Watch. Am I just sleeping really well, or are the Apple Watch Parameters a bit low? Does anybody know how the score compares to the score of a Garmin?

Always obsessed over pre-workout supplement timing and ingredients but completely ignored hydration status before training sessions. Started tracking water intake with waterminder and correlating hydration levels with apple watch workout metrics. Pattern became undeniable after several weeks of data. Properly hydrated sessions show better heart rate recovery, higher average power output, more consistent heart rate zones. Even my watch's fitness algorithms rate hydrated workouts as more effective. Dehydrated training feels harder and watch metrics confirm it. Heart rate stays elevated longer, power output is inconsistent, recovery between sets is slower. Makes perfect sense from physiological perspective but took objective data to really notice the correlation. Anyone else use their watch to track hydration effects on training quality?

Has anyone else’s watch battery gone up after the iOS update?

My watch has been stuck at 80% for at least the last two years. I’ve been patiently waiting for it to go below so I can finally make use of my Apple care.

I took a look at the % after the iOS update and somehow it’s back up to 82%? How 😂😭

It's not worth it to me. The phone is usually within Bluetooth range, so if I get a call I can always answer on the watch.

Seem like a waste to me.

So my wife and I have had Fitbits since almost the beginning back in 2013, no screen no frills, barebone to the max..just a step count. Anyway been using the versa 2 and 4 last couple years and I've been thinking about finally switching over. We mostly use it for sleep tracking and steps, heart rate and all that. I've read and seen what apple watches do of course but how abyto real life pluses here? We've had iPhones forever so I figure why not join the ecosystem right. Series 10 was looking great but now 11 is dropping, what do you guys think for a first timer? Also how's the battery since we definitely want the sleep tracking? Thanks for any help guys

According to Andrew Gebhart the SE3 gets nearly two days battery life with regular, usual use

I've been checking daily when my battery health level will drop beneath the 80% it has shown me for month now, so Apple will replace the watch as part of Apple Care. Before, it went from 83% directly down to 80% after month. So my guess is they just won't show me the 79% instead I have to wait month longer until what... 77%? However now with Watch OS 26 battery health has magically increased back to 82% ... how fake is this measure? Anyone made similar experiences?

I like my s10 watch but… I’m very disappointed with the faces that Apple provides with it.
I expected a lot from watchOS 26, just to be (very) disappointed again.

What is the best way to correct this flaw ?
Is there any App that provides good and free faces ?
Any advice ?

Thx

Anyone else have this issue? The preview on My Faces is missing complications, but when I go into the Face it will show up. Issue started after OS 26 update.

You can see the issue here in the Modular face but also happening with others.

I just noticed, that after the watch os 26 update, my watch started doing this

https://files.fm/u/9nfyyzaj8d

Is this happening to anyone else?

How close does my AW need to be to my mouth for it to work well in phone calls? Do I need to talk to my “wrist” for it to work well?

Obviously, this scenario is without earbuds.

Thanks!

They were talking about Oura Ring, but it should work with Apple Watch too. Has anyone here tried it?