5 Things You Didn't Know Your Apple Watch Can Do In 2026
SlashGear • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple Watch offers many underused features beyond texting, calls, and fitness tracking, with three current models: Series 11, SE 3, and Ultra 3, each varying in features, display size, and battery life.
- The Sleep Apnea Notifications feature, available on Series 9 and later, Ultra 2, and SE 3, monitors breathing disturbances during sleep and can alert users to potential sleep apnea, with data exportable for healthcare providers.
- Users can quickly mute notifications on their Apple Watch by covering the display with their hand for three seconds or using the wrist flick gesture, which are enabled by default on supported models.
- The Live Listen feature, available on Series 6/SE 2 and later with watchOS 26, streams sound from an iPhone to AirPods or hearing devices and displays real-time transcription on the watch, aiding those with hearing difficulties.
- Built-in Music Recognition powered by Shazam lets users identify songs directly on the watch without a phone, and the Translate app supports live text and voice translation in multiple languages, including offline use on newer models.
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