Apple Watch Series 6

Last year, I loved the Apple Watch for all the "cool" tech innovations. This year, I find it fits my new and improved lifestyle. You don't have to worry about wearing your watch during outdoor activities like swimming and kayaking - that's what it's designed for! And let's face it, anything that reminds me to get up (and out of the house) is very relevant in these times. Can you believe it even reminds you to wash your hands for 20 seconds? This may be the time to get one for all your kids. Whether you are new to Apple products, an expert, or somewhere in the middle, this book is designed to make it easy to find what interests you. I want you to feel comfortable with all aspects of your watch in an environment that encourages you to learn painlessly at your own pace. My goal is to help you enjoy the wonder of discovering your Apple Watch. Along the way, I want to:

Teach you how to use all the features of your Apple Watch. I say, "all." As far as I know, I found every darned one of them, but don't sue me if I missed one. Demonstrate the cool and awe-inspiring features of the Apple Watch. These aren't random tips and tricks. Rather, I have showcased them in a way that lets you find them while exploring a particular feature or topic. Help you find what you want, when you want it. The organized and detailed Table of Contents includes more than 200 topics. Skip around to your heart's content. Inspire you with over 100 third-party apps. A few of the categories include entertainment, productivity, sports, photography, and games. We'll also cover integration platforms like Siri Shortcuts and IFTTT, which open up the possibility of unlimited applications. Focus on the engineering and Apple platforms behind the Apple Watch. The physical device includes the heart rate monitor, accelerometer, gyroscope, and Apple's Force Touch technology. Behind the scenes, learn how Apple is partnering with businesses to extend their HealthKit, HomeKit, and GymKit platforms to enhance your experience for years to come. List 30 Common Troubleshooting and Maintenance Suggestions.

While you can use your Apple Watch with watchOS 6 and later without your iPhone nearby, the Apple iPhone is an integral part of setting up your watch and your day-to-day experience. I've included an iPhone chapter covering the iPhone setup, screens, gestures, and the iPhone apps you are likely to use related to your Apple Watch. Organizing this chapter is a bit of a challenge. I don't want to interrupt the flow of Apple Watch details, so I added comments that refer to the appropriate topic in the iPhone Chapter. If it's not important to you, skip over the comments. As a final selling point, I make an intentional effort to include complete step-by-step instructions. In earlier books, readers frequently comment they like this approach. For example, if my instructions say "tap here," you won't be left wondering, "tap where?" Rest assured, I'll explain exactly which device, app, screen, and even the force of your touch, which is also relevant to the Apple Watch. If I do omit a critical detail anywhere in this book, know that I was probably distracted by my Apple Watch telling me to get moving or to breathe. I apologize ahead of time; it wasn't intentional.

Are you ready for the Apple Watch experience? Let's get started.