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Phone Arena
5 hours ago
- Phone Arena
The 2026 Apple Watch may finally break its old look – here's what you should know before you get excited
There's a new report now indicating that a major redesign is coming to at least one new Apple Watch model launching next year. A report from DigiTimes indicates that supply chain insiders are saying a high-end 2026 Apple Watch may have "exterior design" changes, as well as eight sensors reportedly arranged in a ring pattern that may be visible through a glass cover on the watch's underside. Possibly, this refers to the Apple Watch Series 12 and/or the Apple Watch Ultra 4, which could be timepieces coming next year. The presence of more sensors would make sense. After all, Apple Watches are continuously getting new health features. For one, Apple is reportedly working on a feature that would notify you of signs of high blood pressure. The feature may or may not be ready for the Series 11 next month. If not, it may be for the Series 12 next year. The report also claims that the Apple Watch Series 11 will support Apple Intelligence. This would mean the watch may get smarter health management capabilities. However, it's not certain how this may happen with the small amount of RAM on a timepiece. Probably, it could rely on the paired iPhone. It's important to note that sometimes, DigiTimes reports have been hit-or-miss, so it's not clear how certain this big redesign for next year's premium smartwatch is. Meanwhile, earlier this year, the publication also reported that a more affordable MacBook featuring an iPhone chip is in the works. This MacBook has been rumored from other sources as well, including reputable tipsters such as Ming-Chi Kuo. I personally think that if the rumors about the iPhone 17 Pro redesign are true (and there seem to be quite a few instances corroborating those), it's not impossible that Apple may redesign the Apple Watch as well. The Apple Watch has kept the same recognizable design language since pretty much its inception, so maybe it's time for a change.
Digital Trends
2 days ago
- Health
- Digital Trends
The 2026 Apple Watch could get upgrades that I've been waiting for years
In just over a month, Apple will introduce the world to a fresh portfolio of iPhones. Rumors have focused on a camera-centric design overhaul for the 'Pro' flagships and a whole new ultra-slim sibling that will adopt the 'Air' branding. It sounds like this year's Apple Watch may not be a showstopper of the Fall launch event, but its successor might turn out to be one that I've been waiting for ages. According to supply chain outlet DigiTimes, the purported Apple Watch Series 12 set to arrive in 2026 could be a massive overhaul, both inside and outside. 'The high-end Apple Watch model launching in 2026 is expected to undergo substantial upgrades and redesigns centered around enhanced sensing capabilities,' says the report. Recommended Videos Citing multiple supply chain sources, the report mentions three key areas of improvement for the 2026 Apple Watch related to battery, biosensing, and aesthetics. Starting with the sensors, Apple reportedly plans to double the number of sensors on its smartwatch, going from four to eight. A big leap for on-wrist biosensing Supplied by TASC, the report notes that the sensors will be arranged in a ring-like shape on the underside, protected by a transparent glass cover. Aside from opening the doors for new health sensing capabilities, the new sensors will reportedly help improve battery efficiency, as well. Now, let's talk about the next-gen biosensing chops. Rumors suggest that blood pressure sensing will finally land on the Apple Watch this year, or next. Apple is most likely relying on the same light-based technique for assessing the blood pressure that we've already seen on Samsung's Galaxy smartwatches. This approach relies on calibration with a medical-grade sensor, while Huawei has developed a micropump system for its smartwatches that works standalone. Older reports claim that the Apple Watch won't tell absolute systolic/diastolic blood pressure values, but will simply warn users about any abnormal spikes or drops. Another promising wellness feature is non-invasive blood glucose level analysis. Apple has been working on the tech stack for years, but due to regulatory concerns and technical challenges, it hasn't served it aboard an Apple Watch, yet. The underlying tech, however, has been in development in other labs for years. In 2022, experts at Georgia's Kennesaw State University reported the development of a noninvasive system of blood glucose level measurement device called GlucoCheck that works in tandem with a mobile application. A year later, Movano revealed an AI-powered needle-free wearable that lets users check real-time glucose data. Michael Leabman, the company's CEO and founder, told Digital Trends that their smartwatch relies on an onboard radio frequency-powered sensor for the job. So far, no mainstream smartwatch brand has delivered on glucose analysis tech, and if Apple manages to pull it off, it would mark yet another huge leap for the company. What else is on the table? The DigiTimes report also hints at big gains in the battery life department. It notes that on the Apple Series 12, 'power efficiency will improve significantly.' I am more excited about this upgrade, which is supposedly made possible by shifting to a next-gen sensor hub. Over the past couple of years, smartwatches running Google's Wear OS software have made big strides in the battery life department. The OnePlus Watch 2 and its successor, owing to their unique dual-OS approach, can easily go past two days without losing any of their functional charm. Samsung's current generation Galaxy Watch 8 series smartwatches also last longer, and in my tests, they comfortably got past a day. With battery saving tools applied, while disabling always-on display and frugal background activity, I got a per-charge mileage close to a couple of days. Apple's smartwatches rarely go past a full day on a single charge. Finally, the 2026 Apple Watch is also said to be in line for a design makeover, a year ahead of a similar treatment planned for the anniversary edition iPhone. The report only mentions 'a significant redesign,' but doesn't go into details about any minute details. Since its market arrival, the Apple Watch has retained the same fundamental design, with the only notable changes being a slimming down of the chassis and the switch to a curved display. Apple is reportedly planning to add cameras to its smartwatch, but there is little clarity whether the 2026 Apple Watch will be the first to get it.
Scotsman
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Love Island star Shaughna Phillips reveals why series 12 is best so far
Former Love Island star Shaughna Phillips opens up on why Love Island has hit a new high with series 12 - plus who she could see taking the crown this year. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Love Island series 12 is wrapping a close soon, with fans raving over the latest series of the hit ITV reality dating show. From shocking dumpings and recouplings, to wandering eyes and heads turning, the show has hooked viewers in once again with its never-ending source of drama. Ex-islander Shaughna Phillips spoke to NationalWorld in an exclusive chat on behalf of Card Player and gave her thought on the show's 10th anniversary series. Shaughna, who appeared in the sixth season of the show in 2020, said: 'I think it's been great! I mean, it's been the 10-year series so we were definitely expecting fireworks. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'There's also been less challenges and more twists and turns. As a viewer, that's been great because we all like to see the odd challenge here and there, but they don't actually make any difference to the storyline. Whereas the twists and turns that they've added this year, the dramatic effect is just unmatched.' Former Love Island star Shaughna Phillips has spilled her thoughts on series 12 of the ITV reality show. | Getty Images As for standout moments this series, Shaughan joined Love Island viewers in being hooked into the love triangles that have powered this year's drama. She said: 'The word of the series has been 'triangle'. Every single person in there has been in a triangle at some point. It's the shape of the series!' Shaughna is no stranger to iconic villa moments, having famously uttered 'congrats, hun...' after her then-villa partner Callum Jones shocked fans and his fellow islanders by bringing Molly Smith back from Casa Amor. As for iconic moments this series? 'The whole situation with Harrison, Toni and Lauren. I was actually quite impressed with how the girls handled that,' Shaughna said. 'The girls have had their own issues this series and that could've turned really nasty and it didn't. What I liked personally to see is instead of turning against each other, they turned on Harrison which was just great.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Love Island series 12 has been the year of the 'triangle', according to ex-islander Shaughna Phillips | ITV Series 12 has become a fan-favourite installment of the ITV2 dating show not only for the drama, but for the lack of 'solid couples' in the villa with fans still unsure of a standout winning couple just days before the final airs. Shaughna gave her thoughts, and explained who has impressed her so far, saying: 'It is completely still up in the air. I think this will be the closest vote in years because there are no clear winners. I like that though, it's keeping us all hooked! 'I really like Yas. I think she is real, she doesn't mince her words, she doesn't look like she's putting an act on, she is just who she is. I also really like Cach. Cach is such a lovely guy. So either of their couples. 'But then the thing is, it's not just one person in a couple and I don't know whether Toni or Jamie have enough pull to swing it. I honestly have no idea! I genuinely have no idea who could win it, which is the sign of a good series.' While there has been little solid connections formed in the villa this year, there is one couple who have appeared to speed-run their Love Island relationship. Meg and Dejon have made it exclusive, with Dejon dropping the L-bomb in recent days. Despite taking big steps in their relationship, some fans remain unconvinced of their true connection following Dejon previous wandering eye. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Shaughna has also issued some advice to the islanders on making it 'exclusive' inside the villa, saying: 'I think the worst thing you can do in there is make it official as in 'boyfriend-girlfriend'. Because you have no idea what life is going to be like on the outside. Although you can come back out and you're all in on one person, you should definitely try and stay single until you are outside because the circumstances are just so, so different.' She added: 'You are only in control of yourself. The work opportunities for girls and boys when you come out are so different. Boys often get so many personal appearance opportunities and they're coming out, they're being bombarded with girls, drink, money. It's great, but it's not great if you're in a relationship. So I would stay single for as long as possible.' Love Island, which first aired as we know it in 2015, has faced criticism from some fans who labeled the show as tired and boring before the start of this year's series, but viewers have flooded back in to the show with an uptick in social media interest as drama kicked off in the famous villa. Shaughna said: 'I don't know another show on telly that is quite like it. And I know there's a conversation every single year that goes 'Oh is it not time for Love Island to take a break?'. But they pull in the viewers every single time, they hook us every single time. So no, I don't think it is time.'
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How to watch ‘Love Island' U.K. from the U.S. tonight
Summer is about to heat up, and so is your streaming schedule. A new season of Love Island (U.K.) premieres Monday, June 9, on ITV2 (and streams on ITVX). Season 12 (or Series 12, for British folks) features a new cast of sexy singles searching for love in the Majorca villa. Maya Jama returns as host of the prolific reality series, which will air new episodes six nights a week (Sunday to Friday) throughout the summer. Love Island will eventually stream on Hulu in the U.S., but if you don't want to dodge spoilers on the internet until you can catch up, we've got you covered. Here's how to watch Love Island early from the U.S. And if you're looking for more info on Love Island USA, we've got a Love Island guide for you too! Love Island kicked off its summer season with the U.S. series premiere on June 3. Now it's time for the star of the Love Island universe, Love Island U.K., which premieres this Monday, June 9. New episodes of Love Island will drop six nights a week, Sunday through Friday, at 9 p.m. BST — that's 4 p.m. ET for U.S. viewers, if you plan on tuning in live with a VPN. Love Island is broadcast in the U.K. on ITV2 and streams on ITVX (and on a three-day delay on Hulu for viewers in the U.S.). The U.K. series typically lasts eight weeks, but ITV has yet to confirm the exact duration of the show this season. The series will air new episodes Sunday through Friday. The full cast of Love Island Series 12 has been announced, and one islander has already been removed from the lineup! Kyle Ashman, 22, was announced and then promptly removed from the Love Island cast following information about his arrest in connection with a machete attack. Here's who we know is coming to Love Island this summer: Sophie Lee, 29, motivational speaker and author, from Manchester Dejon Noel Williams, 26, personal trainer, lives in London Meg Moore, 25, payroll specialist, lives in Southampton Tommy Bradley, 22, landscape gardener, lives in Hertfordshire Alima Gagio, 23, wealth management client services executive, lives in Glasgow Ben Holbrough, 23, private hire taxi driver and model, lives in Gloucester Megan Forte Clarke, 24, musical theater performer and energy broker, lives in Brighton, from Dublin Helena Ford, 29, cabin crew, lives in London Conor Phillips, 25, professional rugby player, from Limerick Blu Chegini, 26, construction project manager, lives in London Shakira Khan, 22, marketing, lives in Burnley Harry Cooksley, 30, gold trader, semi-professional footballer and model, lives in Guildford You can stream every season of Love Island U.K., Love Island All Stars, Love Island Aftersun, Love Island Games, Love Island Australia and all the Love Island reunions free on ITVX in the U.K. If you're watching from outside of the U.K., you'll need the help of a VPN. You can also catch all of Love Island USA in the U.K. on ITVX. So if you don't want to pay for Peacock or Hulu, and you want to watch the U.K. series anyway, a VPN plus a free ITVX account may be your best (and cheapest) option.
Scotsman
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Love Island fans can stay at the famous ITV villa
Love Island is heading back to Mallorca - and could you take a trip to the villa yourself? 💕 Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The Love Island villa can be rented - but it will cost fans a small fortune. Series 12 is heading back to Mallorca once again. But where is the villa located and is it available to rent? Do you hear that? It is the sound of summer and it has just started up as we prepare for another series of Love Island. Maya Jama will be welcoming 12 new singletons into the iconic villa for 'more twists, more drama' tonight (June 9). However a bombshell is already on the way - and is coming from further afield than ever. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But can you stay in the Love Island villa - when it is not being used for filming? Here's all you need to know: Where is the Love Island villa located? Love Island host Maya Jama | ITV Ever since the show made its re-debut a decade ago - having initially existed in a very different form in the 2000s - Love Island has called Mallorca home, for the summer seasons at least. Day one viewers may remember the original villa which was located in Santanyí. However from season two onwards the main villa used for Love Island in the summer has been found near Sant Llorenç des Cardassar. According to OK Magazine , the current house is called Sa Vinyassa, while Casa Amor is filmed at a place called the Alchemy Villa. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad From 2017 to 2021 the series was shot in a villa called Diseminado Poligono 5. Which has been your favourite location for the show? Let me know by email: . For its winter seasons - and also the All Star spin-off - Love Island has filmed in South Africa. First in Constantia, near Cape Town, and then in Franschhoek. Can you stay at the Love Island villa? If you've ever dreamed of staying in the Love Island villa - without having to take part in the show - it reportedly can be rented. OK Magazine reports that it sleeps up to 12 people and can be rented when it is not being used for filming. The villa looks a tad different when it is not being used to house the Love Island hopefuls - with ITV's crews giving it a spruce up for TV. Particularly adding the iconic colourful decor and wall art, the website states. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But while you might be tempted to consider booking the villa out, it will set you back a pretty penny. OK Magazine reports that it costs an eye-watering £5,000 for a week - working out at more than £400 per person, if you find 11 others to join you.
