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Seeing if an app has gained support for the Apple Watch is now as easy as typing its name into a website, thanks to developer Cesare Rocchi. CanIHazaWatchApp is a new site from Cesare Rocchi, the developer behind Neater app and others, which allows you to type in the name of your favorite iPhone or iPad app to see if it supports the Apple Watch. We are already keeping an extensive list of all the apps that we see gain Apple Watch support, but options are always good to have. Checking for compatibility is super simple. All you have to do is head over to the site and type the name of an app in the search bar. From here it will populate a list of apps with the name you…

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Responding to a message on Apple Watch is easy, but what if you want to send a new one? It may not be quite as obvious, but sending a new message from your Apple Watch is just as simple as replying to one. To do this you'll use the built-in Messages app with your Apple Watch. You just have to start a new thread. Here's how! How to send a new message on Apple Watch Launch the Messages app from the Home screen of your Apple Watch. Press firmly on the screen of your Apple Watch. Tap on New Message. Tap on Add Contact. By default, your recent contacts show up. You can choose one of those or tap on the Contacts button to jump to your address book and choose one. …

Microsoft has updated its Skype app for iOS today, bringing along support for the Apple Watch just in time for launch day. With today's update, Skype users will be able to carry their conversations over to the Apple Watch by responding with speech to text, emoticons, or canned responses. Here's the full breakdown of what's new in Skype for iPhone version 5.12.2: Reply to messages on your Apple Watch using voice to text, emoticons or quick prepared responses. Start chats with your favourite contacts on your Apple Watch so you can do more on the go General Improvements Obviously the messaging experience with Skype on your Apple Watch isn't going to be as robus…

Amazon is currently offering the CarPlay-friendly AVIC 8100NEX head unit for $859.99, almost 50 percent off its listed price. The Pioneer AVIC 8100NEX has a MSRP of $1,400, though Amazon lists it for $1,699.99. While still expensive, if you were looking to get your hands on one of Pioneer's more advanced CarPlay units, the sale at $859.99 makes it a little easier. The 8100NEX, one of a number of new Pioneer CarPlay head units announced last month, features a 7-inch capacitive touchscreen display. In addition to CarPlay, the unit also supports Pioneer's own dashboard system, as well as Google's CarPlay. For those that don't know, CarPlay allows you to connect your…

Just got your Apple Watch in the mail? Waiting eagerly for it to arrive? Here are 28 tips and tricks you should know as you get started with Apple's new wearable. My Apple Watch is out for delivery! I'm pretty excited to see it finally arrive — especially because I've spent awhile learning about all the cool stuff it can do. There are a lot of really nifty things you can do with the Watch beyond checking the time or sending messages: Here are 28 of my favorite tricks and tips I've discovered while reading through Apple's Watch user guide. General tips 1. Manually turn on Power Reserve mode Worried about your Watch draining too much power when you don't reall…

The latest in a flood of Apple Watch app updates today is PBS Kids Super Vision, allowing parents to limit their kids' screen time right from their wrist. With today's update, parents will be able to control how much time their kids spend on PBS' kid-focused website, pbskids.org, by setting a "Play Timer" from their Apple Watch. From the App Store description: PBS KIDS Super Vision for Apple Watch is here! Set a Play Timer to transition you child from screen time to bed time or meal time without having to pull out your phone. PBS Kids Super Vision already lets parents keep track of what games and videos their child is playing and watching from their iP…

Just in time for launch day, Apple has revamped its Apple Watch band selection page to make browsing the different colors and types a tad easier. Now, when browsing bands, users are presented with a large section for each Apple Watch band along with its available colors, price, and sizes. When users select a different color below each band that displays the option, the graphic will change accordingly. Prior to today's revamp, the band selection page was setup in a grid, displaying each band type in a smaller graphic, with color selection delegated to the individual item page itself. The page seems to be set up just for browsing, however. When a user picks a c…

Apple has released its user guide for the Apple Watch on the iBooks Store, following its release on the web yesterday. The official user guide for the Apple Watch is now available for download on the iBooks Store. Apple published the guide on the web yesterday, but now it's available as a convenient download on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. The guide goes over both the hardware and software features of the watch. The guide takes you over the basics of using the Apple Watch, from pairing it with your iPhone to sending messages, to using the workout app. You can find the Apple Watch user guide at the link below. Free - Download Now Apple Watch Apple Wat…

Starwood hotels across the globe will allow members of its Starwood Preferred Guest program to check in, check out, and more with their Apple Watch In addition to checking in and out, an SPG member can use their Apple Watch to unlock their room at over 100 Starwood hotels, a feature which was first announced in November 2014. The watch app will also provide information like your room number, confirmation number and directions to your hotel. Here are the features you'll find in Starwood's Apple Watch app: Navigate like a Native: Leveraging state-aware technology, guests receive the hotel address and directions in both the default and the local language upon ar…

Because sometimes even good Apple Watch apps get silly. You can kill any Apple Watch app at any time by force quitting it. Though the implementation differs slightly, the idea is the same as the iPhone or iPad. More importantly, it's every bit as simple and easy to do. How to kill Apple Watch apps Note: You have to be in the app you want to force quit before starting. Press and hold down the side button until the shut down screen appears. Press the side button again force quit the active app. If force quitting apps didn't alleviate the problem, you can always reboot your Apple Watch. Historically, that's scared a lot of software straight. Apple Wat…

New Apple Watch owners are receiving invitations from Apple for a video set up session for their watch. The invitations are being sent out to those customers receiving their Apple Watch today, and offer a personal online video setup session. It covers pairing your watch with your phone, as well as some key features. After clicking the "Schedule online Personal Setup", the process works a lot like scheduling an appointment at an Apple Store. You're taken to a table with a list of dates, with morning, afternoon, and evening sessions available. Select your timeframe, then your desired time. After you confirm, your appointment is set. If you have an Apple Watch, …

One of the staple features of Apple Watch is its ability to double as an all-in-one fitness tracker. Regardless of what kind of health and fitness data you need to track, the App Store is already overflowing with options. A lot of which have been optimized for Apple Watch. Some apps can help you log runs while others track cycling performance or monitor activity while you hit the slopes. Whether your goal is just to be more active or to track a sport or activity you already participate in regularly, these are the health and fitness apps that are already updated and ready to hit the pavement with you and you're new Apple Watch! Workout Workout comes built-…

With the release of the Apple Watch, the watch app for Procreate Pocket is ready to help you shape your mobile masterpiece. There has also been a substantial update to Procreate for iPad. The Procreate Pocket app for the Apple Watch has been ready for almost a month, but now that the watch has started to arrive on the doorsteps of many, you can now use it to access tools while you draw. The watch app functions as a digital artist's palette. You can use it for quick access to tools while you draw in Procreate Pocket, such as color swatches. You'll also find the six essential tools, like drawing and erasing, in the watch app. You can also use the app's Glance to s…

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Following yesterday's report, Comcast has pulled out of talks to merge with rival Time Warner Cable, announcing today the company has terminated all agreements. The deal is off. Comcast originally announced the deal to merge with TWC back in 2014, which was valued at $45.2 billion in stock. The merge was met with criticism from not only the general public but government officials (namely the FCC) too. Today, the merge finally caved in, with Comcast CEO Brian Roberts confirming in a statement that the deal is off and the company is moving on. "Today, we move on. Of course, we would have liked to bring our great products to new cities, but we structured this de…

Siri, Apple's voice-activated digital assistant, is a huge part of the Apple Watch — and we're oh-so-thankful it is. Wrist-sized screens don't do so well with digital keyboards; instead, you can use pre-built text suggestions, dictation, and Siri to accomplish the majority of the tasks you'd otherwise complete with traditional text entry. Watch Siri may not be quite as full-featured as iPhone Siri, but your digital assistant can still do a bunch of tasks — and chat with its iPhone buddy when at a loss. Here's a quick overview of what Siri can (and can't) do on the Apple Watch. How to set up Siri on your Apple Watch What Siri won't do Before we get started o…

UK retailers are currently offering the Apple TV for just £49, an absolute bargain should you be looking to pick one up for the big screen. While this version of the Apple TV was released back in 2012 and is overdue an upgrade, it's still worth purchasing to add more functionality to any connected TV. We're expecting a new Apple TV to surface at Apple's WWDC 2015, but we'll hopefully have more details at a later date. The Apple TV from John Lewis comes with the retailer's two-year warranty. Amazon, Argos and some other UK retailers also have the Apple TV listed for £49, so it's worth shopping around. Do act fast as we're unsure when these offers will expire. App…

With the Apple Watch launch now underway, Apple has posted a series of commercials highlighting how the smartwatch can assist you in your daily activities. The commercials showcase several aspects of the Apple Watch, such as its ability to serve reminders, notifications, fitness tracking, music playback and turn-by-turn navigation. Social features were highlighted as well, such as the ability to communicate with other Watch wearers through sketches, emoji and more. Are you getting an Apple Watch today? If so, be sure to check out our comprehensive guide: How to set up and start using the Apple Watch Source: YouTube (Apple) [/url] Contin…

If you live in Australia and ordered early, you've likely already gotten your hands on a new Apple Watch — but for those of us in the States, we still have a few hours to go while we wait. Yes, it's Apple Watch launch day in the United States, and iMore's going to be with you all day with our thoughts, reactions, and anticipatory UPS-staring. This page will update periodically throughout the day with more info from myself, Rene, Ally, Peter, and guest iMore friends, so stay tuned! Editor's note: New stuff at the top, old stuff at the bottom. Jump to a time: 12AM | 8AM | 9AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM 1PM PST @settern @Georgia_Dow go sit in your corners and …

From supporting veterans to helping kids learn to code, it was a busy week for Microsoft news, so let’s get started with today’s edition of Weekend Reading. Microsoft joined Michelle Obama Thursday to celebrate the four-year anniversary of the Joining Forces initiative, a White House project that supports service members, veterans and their families in education, work and wellness. The company helps veterans through the Microsoft Software & Systems Academy, a 16-week program that teaches tech skills to active-duty service members to help them transition into high-paying IT careers. “We will continue to do our part and welcome others in the IT industry to …

Just because you've installed an iPhone app's extension on your Apple Watch doesn't mean you have to leave it there. Whether you decide you don't like or want an Apple Watch app anymore, or you just don't need it taking up space at the moment, Apple Watch apps are easy to delete... once you know how. And no need to worry, deleting them from your Apple Watch won't delete them from your iPhone! How to delete apps directly from your iPhone Watch Return to the Home screen of your Apple Watch if you aren't there already. Press and hold on any app icon to enter edit mode. Once the icons start wiggling, tap on the x icon in the corner of the app you'd like to delete.…

By default you can stream all the music from your iPhone to your Apple Watch. If you want to leave your iPhone behind, however, you need to sync music over first. Whether you're heading out for a run, hitting the gym, doing rounds, or doing housework, your Apple Watch can hold up to 2 GB of music all on its own. It doesn't offer the sheer number of options your iPhone does, but it does offer a lot of convenience. All you have to do is sync a playlist over from your iPhone. The transfer is wireless and best of all, it's easy to do. How to sync music playlists from your iPhone to your Apple Watch Launch the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. Tap on Music. Tap on Sy…

To listen to audio from your Apple Watch, you'll have to pair it with a Bluetooth headset. That's because, while the Apple Watch has a speaker, it's only meant for tones, calls, and other short and simple sound. If you want to hear music, audio books, or podcasts — and especially if you want to listen to music store locally on your Apple Watch, you'll need to pair. Any Bluetooth headset will do, and the process is super simple. Note: If you try to listen to local music before you pair with a Bluetooth headset, you'll be prompted to pair during the playback process. Simply skip to step 4, below. How to pair your Apple Watch with a Bluetooth headset Press the D…