Three Apple Watch Ultra 2 devices are shown — two from the side, and one facing forward — against a white background.

How to spot a fake Apple Watch Ultra 2

From checking serial number to packaging, there’s more than one way to know if the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is original or fake. KEY TAKEAWAYS To check if the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is original or fake, check its serial number in Apple’s coverage checking tool. If it show up there, the watch is authentic. … Read more

The concave end of the Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Cable snaps to the back of Apple Watch magnetically.  

How to tell if your Apple Watch is charging

Sometimes, finding whether your Apple Watch is charging or not can be troublesome. At times, you may place your Apple Watch on its charger, and nothing seems to happen. When you hear the familiar charging chime, you know that your watch has started to charge. But do you see nothing on the watch screen, and … Read more

The Orientation screen on Apple Watch. You can set your wrist and Digital Crown preference.  

How to Change Apple Watch Orientation to Wear on Other Wrist

Most Apple Watch owners (and other watch owners) will wear their watch on their left wrist. This is because most people are right-handed. But, even right-handed people may decide they want to wear their watch on their right wrist even though that is their dominant hand. For whatever reason you might decide after using your … Read more

Apple Watch Series 8 shows the new Palette watch face in emerald.

Apple Watch Screen Not Responding to Touch? 9 ways to fix it

An unresponsive touchscreen on your Apple Watch can be incredibly frustrating. It’s nearly impossible to effectively use an Apple Watch if it won’t respond to touch. Luckily, it’s pretty easy to solve the problem. If your Apple Watch touchscreen is not responding to touch, follow the steps below to fix the problem. QUICK ANSWER To … Read more

Apple Watch Series 8 in stainless steel gold floating above the new Apple Watch SE.  

How to Turn On Apple Watch Water Lock

The Apple Watch is a great wearable for runners, cyclists, and strength trainers, but it’s also an excellent option for swimmers. Newer models since Series 2 all feature water resistance up to 50 meters, making it a viable option for divers, too. However, this resistance rating doesn’t mean water won’t enter some of the watch’s … Read more

The new Apple Watch Series 8 in graphite stainless steel.

How to Ping Your Apple Watch from Your iPhone

A misplaced Apple Watch is just a tap away if you’ve paired it with an iPhone. This article explains how to ping your Apple Watch from your iPhone to find it quickly. Do you know how to ping your Apple Watch from your iPhone? One of the best iPhone features I use most frequently is … Read more

The new Apple Watch Series 8 in gold stainless steel.

Apple Watch Keeps Saying Authenticating, Fix

Does your Apple Watch keep authenticating, asking you to log in? This article explains what to do if your Apple Watch keeps saying Authenticating. Please ensure you are logged in on your paired phone. QUICK ANSWER If your Apple Watch keeps saying authenticating, 1) look at watch to determine which app(s) have the “authenticating” error … Read more

Apple Watch Series 8 shows the new Palette watch face in emerald.

Unlocking Mac with Apple Watch Stopped Working, How to Fix

While you’re wearing Apple Watch, your Mac can sense when you’re nearby and automatically log you in. It is a super handy feature when it works. However, it seems that for some users, the Apple Watch stops unlocking the Mac automatically, and users are forced to unlock their Mac the traditional way by entering the … Read more