Following the release of watchOS 8.5 for Apple Watch and iOS 15.4, you can now restore an Apple Watch that has a problem using a nearby iPhone. Before the updates were released, some Apple Watch ...

Backing up the Apple Watch is quite different from how you might expect, with your settings and data stored through your connected iPhone, and not on the smartwatch itself. That means those who want ...

There are times when you may need to back up, erase and restore your Apple Watch, this guide will tell you everything you need to know about the three processes. You should always ensure that your ...

How does one break into the confusing, esoteric world of watch nerdery? Our new column, “How to Be a Watch Guy,” aims to answer all your new watch guy questions, and help you navigate the always ...

While the best smartwatches are made with hardy, premium materials that can withstand a fair bit of abuse, things happen. While Galaxy Watch 6 Classic reintroduces the raised bezel, and other Galaxy ...

Instead of a normal restoration, this project began with undoing the chaos left behind by a DIY watch repair gone horribly wrong. The bridges were gouged, the movement was jammed, and the oils were ...

Canadian repair brand and retailer Fast Time Watch & Jewellery Repair plans to grow through store-in-store partnerships ...

One of the subtle changes Apple has included with watchOS 8.5 is the ability to restore the wearable’s firmware without having to send it in for repair. Here’s how it works to restore Apple Watch with ...

Apple today published a new support document indicating that iOS 15.4 and watchOS 8.5 allow an Apple Watch to be restored with a nearby iPhone. The support document states that if an Apple Watch ...

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