First Look: Using watchOS 26 on Apple Watch

WatchOS 26 strengthens the integration between your Apple Watch and other Apple devices, creating a more cohesive and interconnected ecosystem. Key features include: Expanded Handoff and Continuity capabilities, allowing seamless transitions between your Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, and Mac for tasks like messaging, calls, and app usage.

How to watch today’s Apple WWDC 2025 keynote

To find out what Apple has planned for yourself, you can watch the WWDC 2025 keynote on its website, its YouTube channel and right here (embedded above) once the livestream is up. Apple will also host developer sessions online for more in-depth, technical overviews of the new software features it announces.

This new Apple Watch feature fixed my biggest notification annoyance

Wrist Flick is the latest hand gesture that Apple Watch wearers can use to dismiss messages or notifications they aren’t ready to answer just yet. Debuting on WatchOS 26, the gesture, which is activated by turning the wrist, dismisses notifications, timers, alarms, incoming calls, and Siri, Apple said in its press release.