To update your Apple Watch, make sure your Apple Watch is charged, and check for updates using the Watch app on your iPhone.

• You can let your Apple Watch update automatically over time, or trigger an update manually.
• If your Apple Watch won’t update, make sure that it’s compatible with your iPhone and the new software.

Just like an iPhone, Apple Watches receive periodic software updates that include everything from bug fixes to new features.

Your Apple Watch will usually let you know when there’s a new update available via a notification, but you can also manually check and update your Watch to the latest software on your own.

Here’s how to update your Apple Watch automatically or manually, and what to do if you run into issues.

How to update your Apple Watch automatically

1. If you receive an update notification on your Apple Watch , tap “Update Tonight,” then confirm this action on your iPhone.

2. To ensure the update is completed, leave both your Apple Watch and iPhone charging close to each other overnight. Make sure they’re also both connected to Wi-Fi.

How to update your Apple Watch manually to check for software updates

Before anything, make sure that your iPhone has the latest software updates, and that both it and your Watch are connected to Wi-Fi.

1. Put your Apple Watch on its charger and keep it there until any updates are complete.

2. Open the Watch app on your iPhone, and go to the “My Watch” tab.

Navigate to the My Watch tab on your iPhone’s Watch app.

3. Tap “General,” then “Software Update.” If there’s an available update, you’ll see a red number next to Software Update.

4. If no updates are available, you’ll see the text “Your software is up to date,” and no further action is required.

Tap Software Update and your phone will check to see if an update is available.

5. Download the update if there’s one available. You may be asked for your iPhone or Apple Watch passcode here enter it.

6. A progress wheel will appear on the Watch face. Keep the Apple Watch on its charger and near the iPhone for the duration of the update. Do not restart your iPhone or Apple Watch, or quit the Watch app during the update.

Your Apple Watch will automatically restart once the update is complete.

How to troubleshoot an Apple Watch that won’t update

First of all, make sure that your Watch and iPhone aren’t too old to update.

WatchOS 6, the newest Apple Watch software, can only be installed on an Apple Watch Series 1 or later, using an iPhone 6s or later with iOS 13 or later installed.

If you’re sure that your Watch and iPhone are compatible and new enough for the update, you can try to troubleshoot an Apple Watch with these steps:

1. Make sure your Apple Watch is connected to its charger and actively charging.

2. Restart your Apple Watch .

3. Restart the iPhone that’s paired with your Apple Watch by pressing and holding the Sleep/Wake button until the “slide to power off” bar appears. Drag the power button across the slider. Turn your iPhone on by holding the Sleep/Wake button.

4. Try updating your Apple Watch after following these steps.

Taking a screenshot on a Google Pixel 2 or 3 is simple and consists of pushing the power and down volume keys simultaneously.

There are also alternate ways to take a screenshot for those with a damaged phone. Screenshots can be immediately accessed in the top toolbar, but are also stored in the photos file for later viewings.

Like any new device, Google’s phones come with a bit of a learning curve, especially for those who are switching from another type of phone, like an iPhone or Android.

Here’s everything you need to know about taking and viewing your screenshots on the Google Pixel 2 or 3:

How to take a screenshot on a Pixel 2 or 3

The power and volume down buttons on a Google Pixel 3.

Provided your Pixel 2 or 3 is fully functional, taking a screenshot is an easy process: Simply push the power button and the “down” volume key, which are both located along the right side of the device, at the same time.

On the Pixel 3, you can also hold the power button and tap “screenshot” from the dropdown menu that appears on the upper right hand side of the screen.

When you do either, a few things will happen:

1. The phone will make a sort of clicking noise.
2. You’ll be shown a smaller version of screenshot for one or two seconds (this is your verification that the screen has been captured and stored) before it reverts back to the screen you were viewing.
3. A small picture icon will then appear at the top of the screen.

Alternate screenshot options

Use your Google Assistant.

If your phone’s buttons aren’t functional anymore, there is another way to do it:

1. Long press on the home button (that’s the circle at the bottom of the screen), or squeeze the bottom half of the phone’s edges, to turn on the Google Assistant function.
2. If you are just setting it up, be sure to enable the “use screen context” function (otherwise this method will not work).
3. Click on the microphone icon.
4. Say the phrase “take a screenshot.”

You’ll then be prompted to edit or share your screenshot and if you don’t select a sharing option (like “upload to photos”), it will be deleted, rather than stored on your device.

Note: Some users have reported issues with this method. From personal experience, you may have to enable the Voice Match feature to get this alternative screenshot method to work.

How to view your screenshots

Now that you’ve got a screenshot, you’ll probably want to take a look at it.

You can access it by pulling down from the top of the screen and clicking anywhere on the alert which reads “screenshot captured.” It will also show you a faded out view into part of the screenshot.

The “screenshot captured” function.

If you’ve already cleared the notification by swiping it to the right or left side of the screen, you can also find your screenshots in the photos file. To get there, simply swipe up from the main screen to view your apps and select “Photos,” which has a colorful pinwheel icon on it.

From there, you’ll be shown a chronological view of your photos, including screenshots. If you’re trying to find an older one, toggle over to the “Albums” view and select “Screenshots.” It should appear under the “photos on device” heading and will also be sorted and grouped by date.

Locate screenshots in the “photos on device” section of the “Photos” app.

Since the Pixel 2 and 3 are Google phones, it also comes with automatic syncing to your Google account . That means you can access your screenshots on any device as long as you’re logged in. On a laptop, for example, you’d go to photos.google.com and you’d see those screenshots as well as all the rest of your photos. From there you’d be able to delete, archive, and download your screenshots.

If at any point you need to go back but the main navigation bar isn’t showing up, simply swipe up from the bottom of the screen and click on the “back” carrot.

The Apple Watch is one of Apple’s best inventions since the iPhone, and easily the most personal device it’s ever created.

The Apple Watch is an incredible device if you know how to use it .

I purchased an Apple Watch Series 4 about two months ago, and I haven’t looked back since. This is my first Apple Watch since the original, and while the first-generation model didn’t quite grab me, the latest version has made me into a believer .

The Apple Watch does typical smartwatch things, but it does them exceedingly well. Getting the time and date, checking the weather, seeing your notifications, and even controlling other Apple devices couldn’t feel more intuitive. Apple has perfected the Watch’s hardware and software over the last four years, so navigation and usage has become fast and effortless. Believe it or not, it does some things way better than other Apple devices.

The Apple Watch is also a powerful health-measurement tool. It gives you all sorts of feedback throughout the course of the day, and it’s always easy to see if you’re meeting your daily fitness goals. The Apple Watch is a great motivator that doesn’t feel heavy-handed in any way, by always giving you credit for the exercise you do.

I can’t recommend the Apple Watch enough. And if you haven’t invested in an one yet, now is the best time to buy it. Here’s why.

Apple just redesigned the Watch, so its going to be a while until the next redesign.

The latest Apple Watch the Series 4 , which debuted in September 2018 is a complete redesign from the first three generations. That means you probably shouldn’t expect another redesign for at least another two years.

The new Apple Watches have bigger displays than before 40 and 44 millimeters, compared to 38 and 42 millimeters from older models and the watch case is slightly thinner. But it’s significantly faster than older models: The new S4 chip can achieve up to twice the performance of the previous S3 chip.

The latest Apple Watch features exclusive watch faces, including my personal favorite: the Infograph Modular face, which lets you see a lot of information at once. It also can perform electrocardiograms (ECGs) for the first time, thanks to a new heart sensor. The Apple Watch is the first consumer device with an ECG that’s been approved by the FDA and American Heart Association.

Given the many improvements in the Series 4 , now is the time to buy one, if you’re thinking about it. Getting an Apple Watch now means you should be future-proof for a while.

Summer is coming up, and youre going to want a good fitness tracker.

With summer right around the corner, it’s time to shed off that annual winter weight and get into shape.

Exercising, though, is much easier with a tool like the Apple Watch , which not only measures your performance but motivates you to maintain or build momentum every day.

The Apple Watch feels like the best personal trainer you can buy: It notices if I’ve been sitting too long, or am behind or ahead of my goals based on past days. I can log exercises and learn details about them at any point in the future, and I can see how my heart rate changes throughout the day based on my activity levels. I’ve never been so fascinated by my own personal fitness, and the Apple Watch makes that possible.

By investing in an Apple Watch, you’re saying that you care about being active and healthy. If you are those things already, the Apple Watch will help you retain your fitness. If you aren’t active and healthy just yet, the Watch is a great way to start down that path.

It actually makes your life easier, which is better to have now versus later.

Did you know the Apple Watch can automatically unlock any Mac computer you own? Did you know it doubles as a remote for the Apple TV?

Did you know the Apple Watch can instantly find your phone? Or that it can take pictures for you?

The Apple Watch does a lot of things that make life easier . Why put off a purchase like this when you can start enjoying the good life right now?

The Apple Watch is a wonderful device for dealing with stress and anxiety.

College students: Finals are right around the corner.

The end of the school year can be stressful, with tests and graduations and lots of general life changes happening around this time. Seasons change, days get longer, and the weather gets hotter. Kids, parents, and working adults alike are vulnerable to pressures around this time.

Thankfully, the Apple Watch is a great tool to calm down and de-stress . In fact, it does a better job than most alternatives I’ve tried, like mindfulness, meditation, and breathing exercises. If you’re suffering from anxiety, or panic attacks, or anything of the like, the Apple Watch is a powerful tool to both focus and distract, which can help you improve your mental and physical health.

Apple Pay, the Apple Watchs best feature, is now available in more countries and places around the world.

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Apple Pay is the Apple Watch ‘s best feature .

Double-tapping the side button summons your credit or debit card, and holding your Watch to a payment receiver completes the purchase instantly and securely. That’s it!

Paying for goods with your wrist is easy, futuristic, and, well, awesome. You don’t need to get your wallet out, you don’t need to sign for anything, and you don’t need to worry about someone skimming the numbers on the top of your card, or having it stolen. It’s faster and more secure than those methods and it’s expanding, too.

Apple Pay is now available in over 30 countries, and it just debuted in six new countries at the beginning of April, including Austria, Estonia, Greece, Portugal, Slovakia, and Slovenia. If you live in one of those countries, now is a great time to get an Apple Watch . Plus, more public transportation systems around the world, including subways and buses in the US and beyond, are moving to support Apple Pay this year.