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Clock faces not only help you keep time but have complications that provide more information and access to more features. The Apple Watch comes with several clock faces built in. There's Chronograph for the classic timepiece look; Color for minimal but bright analog look; Utility, which is somewhere in-between; Simple, which is just what the name implies; and Mickey Mouse, which features an animated version of the classic Disney character. There's also Modular for digital display and maximum information; X-Large, which showcases the time in large, colorful numbers; Motion, which shows an animated butterfly, jellyfish, or flower; Solar, which tracks the sun across the s…

The Apple Watch is first and foremost a highly accurate time piece That's how Apple introduced the Apple Watch, but the company also stressed that it had to be more — that it had to be personal. To provide for both, Apple created a set of apps, including Clock, Alarm, Stopwatch, Timer, and World Clock. Each offers its own, unique functionality and customizations. Combined they make your Apple Watch far more efficient and convenient — once you've set them up just the way you want them. Here's how! How to change the watch face on your Apple Watch How to add and delete clock faces to your Apple Watch How to re-order clock faces on your Apple Watch How to customize …

A Trader Joe's near you may soon be accepting Apple Pay Trader Joe's may soon be added to the list of retailers accepting Apple Pay. A number of the grocery chain's individual locations around the country have apparently upgraded their payment terminals recently to accept contactless payments, including Apple Pay. However, official support for the payment system may not come for some time, according to AppleInsider: Managers at two California stores separately verified that Trader Joe's is experimenting with touchless payment solutions, including Apple's, but has yet to make a formal decision on support. Employees at other locations had not yet heard of upcomin…

Happy Saturday, iMore! Because Rich is awesome, he's letting us run some of his Mac-themed comics from the Diesel Sweeties archive on weekends. Bonus comics, woo! We hope you enjoy. Read more comics from the Pixel Project on iMore.com. Continue reading...

Featuring a low-profile design and a transparent shell, the Amzer SlimGrip Hybrid cover shields your iPhone 6 from minor impacts without bulking things up. There's complete access to the ports and buttons on the TPU bumper, providing an enhanced grip at the same time. Get yours in black or white today and save 46% Continue reading...

The iMore show brings you everything you need to know about the week in iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple! On this episode Will we see new Macs at WWDC? Should OS X stream updates? What's happening with HomeKit? Is that a new iMore app with… an iPad interface?! And what's the deal with Apple Watch security? With Serenity Caldwell, Peter Cohen, and Rene Ritchie. Support the iMore show: Download Dashlane for free at dashlane.com/imore right now! Visit redhat.com to see how they can help your enterprise with application development, storage and cloud computing. Subscribe in iTunes: Audio Subscribe in RSS: Audio Download directly: Audio Hosts Serenity Caldwell Pet…

When you turn your iPhone into Airplane mode, it disconnects from your Watch. Here's how to fix it. When I was flying last week, I discovered that when I put my iPhone into Airplane mode, it would — obviously — disconnect from Bluetooth and Wi-Fi signals, which meant also disabling its connection to the Apple Watch. Airplane mode exists because the FAA requires that you block cell signals to prevent any signal interference with the plane's navigation systems, but Bluetooth has been legal on planes since late 2013 — and it just so happens to be the primary technology the Watch uses to connect to your iPhone. If you don't want to lose access to your Watch's third-part…

Looking for great deals on games for your Mac or PC? GOG.com has deals that will net you 25-75 percent off this weekend. In addition to saving money, games you buy from GOG.com aren't encumbered with Digital Rights Management (DRM), so you can back them up and use them without having to worry about activating them online. Titles on sale at GOG.com this weekend include: Grim Fandango Remastered — Double Fine's remake of the classic LucasArts adventure game, featuring an underworld travel salesman who discovers a nefarious plot to rob the dead of their earned rewards. $14.99 $9.99 - Download now Wasteland 2 Digital Classic Edition — The sequel to 1988's …

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Microsoft's stumbles with Windows in recent years has created millions of new Mac users. But that doesn't mean you should turn your back on Microsoft. About half the people I sell Macs to in my weekend job at an Apple retailer are new to the Mac platform: They're PC users looking to make the switch. And lots of them are fed up with Windows. But honestly, as much as I support Apple, I think some of my customers are turning their back on Microsoft at their peril — because Microsoft still does a lot of things right and continues to do a lot of things right. "We have to let go of this notion that for Apple to win, Microsoft has to lose." - Steve Jobs, Macworld Expo B…

The company behind the upcoming Oculus Rift virtual reality headset has put its OS X development plans on hold for the time being. The consumer version of the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset will need a PC to run, but it won't be one that will use OS X or Linux, at least for now. Oculus VR revealed today that it has put development for both of those operating systems on hold. Here is what the company said in today's blog post: Our development for OS X and Linux has been paused in order to focus on delivering a high quality consumer-level VR experience at launch across hardware, software, and content on Windows. We want to get back to development for OS X …

Strong demand for Apple's latest iPhones led Foxconn to new heights, with Apple's primary device assembler posting its highest first-quarter growth in ten years. Foxconn saw record-high profits in the first three months of 2015, thanks in large part to the strong demand for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Apple's primary manufacturing partner in China, which is also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry, saw its earnings jump by 56% over the previous year, following Apple's success in the same time frame. From The Wall Street Journal Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Apple Inc.'s major assembler, rode strong demand for large-screen iPhones to its highest first-q…

Want to get notified when someone talks about you in a group message on Messages on OS X? Here's a tip. There's nothing more embarrassing than being part of a group conversation and missing some of it because you didn't know they were talking to you. If you'd like to make sure that when someone mentions you, you see it, follow these instruction to get the most out of Messages in OS X Yosemite. This doesn't just work with iMessages: If you're on a Yosemite Mac that's linked to an iPhone, and you're using iOS 8 and Yosemite's Continuity features to get regular text messages sent to your Mac, Messages will also ping you on iOS, too. To get notifications when someo…

Always running late? Setting your Apple Watch's clock ahead may help! Like any other watch, the Apple Watch has an option to set the clock ahead. Maybe you need some extra help getting to things on time, or perhaps your work clock is several minutes faster than real time. Whatever the reason, setting your Apple Watch ahead a few minute is simple! How to set the time ahead on your Apple Watch Launch the Settings app on your Apple Watch. Tap on Time. Tap where it says +0 min. Use the Digital Crown to adjust how far ahead you want to set your Apple Watch. Tap on Set. Verify your change is what you want by referring to the current set time in the upper rig…

This spring clip holster keeps your device clipped in tight, no matter the hustle and bustle. Just snap it to your belt, pants or bag and pop in your device! The top spring clip is extremely tough and provides quick-release access when you need to answer a call, text or email. On sale today for $16.95! Continue reading...

Developer Six to Start has made the decision to relaunch its fitness app Zombies, Run as a free-to-play game for the iPhone with a number of new features and improvements. Zombies, Run was first launched in 2012 as a paid app, which gave players a way to run with their smartphones in the real world while being chased by virtual members of the undead. This week, the game's developer Six to Start has relaunched Zombies, Run as a free-to-play app with a ton of new features. Current Zombies, Run players will be able to access all of the missions in Seasons 1-3, which includes the Interval Training, Race Missions and over 150 story missions for free. New players will just…

Popular RSS reader Feedly has been updated to add support for the Apple Watch. One of our favorite RSS readers for iPhone, Feedly now brings the top headlines to your wrist with Apple Watch support. While the app will let you read the top articles in your feed, it will also let you save stories for later, tag them, or mark them as read. You can see the full list of changes in Feedly 27.0.2 below: Better search auto-completion First iteration of feedly for Apple Watch You can grab the latest update to Feedly from the App Store right now. Free - Download Now Continue reading...

Far more often than not, the big idea is an abject failure. When we think about building the future, we rarely stumble across the perfect path to do so on the first try. Often, we grasp at perceived futures — ways we expect our world to change and improve — but it's very seldom the best way to build our actual future. This isn't an admonishment to never strive to create the next big thing; nor is it a bleakly worded yet heartfelt kick in the pants encouraging you to reach for the stars. You should always reach for the stars and always strive to create the next big thing. But if you hope to succeed, your best guides are those who have gone before you — and failed.…

Our iMore app has been updated, adding full support for the iPad, as well as a widget to keep you on top of the latest news. The latest iMore app update brings full support for the iPad. Now you can stay up to date with the latest news, how-tos, and reviews, all fitting perfectly no matter what device you're using. We've also added a Notification Center Widget, to give you quick access to the latest headlines. Just tap one of the headlines in the widget to be taken right to that story. You might also notice that iMore articles look even better in the app now. We've spruced up the formatting, so that you'll have a seamless experience between the web and the ap…

Pebble is having a sale today and Saturday where you can grab a shiny new smartwatch for just $89 (99 euro). The company has taken 20 percent off its range of Pebble wearables. It's a perfect time to invest in one should you be on the lookout for a more affordable, yet capable smartwatch. It's worth noting that the sale only covers the first-gen hardware and not the new Pebble Time wearables. If you'd rather take advantage of what Pebble is bringing to the table next, you'll need to follow their Kickstarters. For this sale, you'll have to act fast as the sale ends this Saturday. Source: Pebble Continue reading...

Password managers keep all our identities, logins, and credit card information secure. Strong, unique passwords are necessary nowadays to keep our stuff safe, but humans tend to rebel against having a different password for each account. Password manager apps for iPhone can save your sanity by generating and keeping track of all your passwords in one easy-to-access place. You can also use password managers to store other important data such as secret question answers, credit card numbers, and addresses. If you're ready to ditch your one-site-fits-all easy-to-guess password and take your personal security to the next level, these are the best iPhone apps to help you do …

This week saw the release of Microsoft Hyperlapse, a new set of products that create smooth, stabilized time lapses from first-person videos. For consumers, Microsoft Hyperlapse Mobile turns any long video – from a bumpy bicycle ride to a family stroll in the park – into a short, distilled version easily shared with friends and family. For professional shooters and serious video enthusiasts, Microsoft Hyperlapse Pro creates a hyperlapse using a Windows computer from video shot on any camera or device – including drone footage. A third product, Hyperlapse for Azure Media Services, lets developers integrate hyperlapse options into websites and apps. Read the full story to g…

Following the launch of the iPhone it went from being dismissed as a toy to being targeted for extinction to being copied for relevance. Eight years later and, while none of those tactics have benefited direct competitors in the long term, the existence of the iPhone has lifted complementary businesses and created new ones. Horace Dediu, writing for Asymco: Searching for "iPhone killer" returns millions of hits. It's hard to remember any phone/product/service/platform/initiative/merger/startup which was not at some point considered an iPhone killer. A sampling is offered here. In reality, the killers seem to have all faded away while the iPhone continues. We c…