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Apple has begun investigating “ghost touch” issue on Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2 units

Apple has begun actively investigating an issue with both the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ulta 2, an internal memo confirming it is looking into “ghost touches” of the display. Under given circumstances, users noted that accidentally touching either of the smartwatch models would open up menus and trigger features. For some customers, […]

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Apple begins prepping Apple Watch Series 9/Apple Watch Ultra 2 blood oxygen sensor workaround

When facing legal and patent-related kerfuffle, there’s always a workaround until things can be negotiated. In a filing posted on Monday, the U.S. Customs agency has handed down its decision on whether Apple’s proposed redesign of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 is enough to circumvent infringing on two Masimo patents […]

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Leak indicates that Apple could change the way its bands connect to next-gen Apple Watch units, rendering current bands obsolete

A leaker has noted that Apple may be changing how its bands connect to its Apple Watch products, thereby rendering all existing bands incompatible with forthcoming Apple Watch units. It’s been strongly rumored before that the Apple Watches being released in 2024 will feature a major redesign to mark the tenth anniversary of the device. […]

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User reports Apple Watch Series 7 overheating, smoking, and eventually exploding

It’s never good when your device overheats, smokes, and eventually explodes. This is what happened to an Apple Watch Series 7 device. Apple was notified of the situation and confirmed an investigation. However, at the same time, Apple also made attempts to coerce the user into signing a non-disclosure agreement. Per 9to5Mac, the Apple Watch […]

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Leaked Apple memo indicates company is working on microphone issue with Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch Ultra devices

This is where software and firmware updates come in handy. Apple has acknowledged that some Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra users may experience microphone issues, including when trying to use Siri, make a phone call, and more. A number of users have reported issues wherein the smartwatch microphone can become persistently unresponsive after some time, causing apps […]