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Here are our experiences using the Apple Watch Compass app – and how to get the most out of it. Ways to use the Apple Watch Compass app Set a bearing and navigate toward it Set a GPS waypoint ...
Your Apple Watch uses GPS tracking to get a more accurate reading of the distances you travel. The Apple Watch Series 1 lacks the GPS of the newer Apple Watch Series 3 or the discontinued Series 2.
It’s easy to forget that the first Apple Watch didn’t have GPS. If you wanted to track a run, cycle, or hike, you had to piggyback off your iPhone. Fast-forward eight generations, and the ...
The Apple Watch is a powerful sleep tracker. Consumer Reports explains how to set up its sleep tracking functions, along with advice from sleep experts on how to use the data.
The Apple Watch and iPhone use GPS to calculate speed and distance. The Apple Watch and iPhone have excellent GPS tracking abilities for speed and distance estimation.
As a brand new Apple device, the Apple Watch is like no other gadget that you've used before. CNET tells you how to get the most out of your new treasure.
Only the Apple Watch Series 3 and 4 (GPS + Cellular) models can use cellular data, provided they have been set up with a supported carrier.
We've tested and reviewed products since 1936. Read CR's review of the Apple Watch Series 8 GPS (45mm) smartwatch to find out if it's worth it.
Apple Watch Series 3 and Series 4 use GPS and a trusted Wi-Fi or cellular connection to give you their approximate location, while Apple Watch Series 2 uses GPS and a trusted Wi-Fi connection.