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Tom's Guide
13 hours ago
- Tom's Guide
Finally! This new Apple Watch feature from watchOS 26 just solved my biggest problem with calls and notifications
Forget Liquid Glass, your Apple Watch just got a new, free feature, and it makes dismissing the endless stream of notifications you get that little bit easier. Wrist flick, a new feature released with watchOS 26 public beta, and will come as a general update this fall, allowing you to clear notifications without touching your watch. Here's how to download watchOS 26 now. Apple's newest gesture, wrist flick, will be available on Apple Watch 9, Apple Watch 10, and Apple Watch Ultra 2. When a notification appears on the watch, you can quickly turn the wrist over to dismiss the notification. You can also use this wrist flick to dismiss incoming calls, silence alarms, stop timers, and return to the home screen from apps. It's only taken me 24 hours to find this far more useful than the double-tap gesture, released with the Apple Watch 9 and Ultra 2. Double-tap allows you to tap your thumb and index finger together twice to control what's happening on the screen of your Apple Watch. The double tap gesture will select the primary button of whichever feature you're in by default. So, for example, if somebody calls you, the double tap gesture will allow you to answer the call from your wrist, without having to touch the screen. Wrist flick builds on this, allowing you to do more with your Apple Watch hands-free. Until now, the only way to clear the Slack notifications from my colleagues and endless messages from that group WhatsApp when I'm at work was to touch the watch. When I'm cooking, holding my toddler, or walking the dog and have my hands full, the wrist flick allows me to quickly clear notifications. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. When you download watchOS 26, wrist flick will automatically be enabled, but if you find it annoying, you can turn it off. To find wrist flick, head to Settings, Gestures, and then toggle wrist flick on and off. Next up, I'll be trying Apple's new Workout Buddy feature, but until then, you can check out everything new to expect with WatchOS 26 here. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
Stuff.tv
4 days ago
- Stuff.tv
How to download and install the iOS 26, iPadOS 26 watchOS 26 and macOS Sonoma 26 public betas today
How to install iOS 26/iPadOS 26 on your iPhone or iPad 1. Make sure your device is compatible. iOS 26 doesn't run on all of the same devices that could run iOS 18 and this version officially ditches support for the iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max – all of which are from 2018. Check out the iOS 26 system requirements. 2. Back up the device you intend to install the beta on to, in case of disaster. Betas can be buggy and as we mentioned above, don't do this on a device you rely on. 3. Go to Settings > General > Software Update > Beta Updates and choose the iOS 26 Public beta (we don't recommend you choose the Developer beta unless you really know what you're doing). Plug your phone in or place on a wireless charger to keep it juiced while the update takes place. 4. Go to Settings > General > Software Update and you'll see the current beta available for download. 6. Tap Download and Install, Agree, and once the installer's downloaded, tap Install Now. Depending on your Wi-Fi speed, it'll probably take somewhere in the region of 15-30 minutes to download it and do the install. 7. Unless you specifically want to stay on the beta after the September launch, I usually get off the pre-release software train when the final versions appear. Go to Settings > General > Software Update > Beta Updates and turn them off once the final software has been announced. How to install watchOS 26 on your Apple Watch 1. Make sure your device is compatible. Here are the watchOS 26 system requirements – essentially you need a Watch Series 6 or later. 2. Ensure the iPhone that's paired with your Apple Watch has been upgraded to iOS 26 – so follow the steps above. This may be a blocker to you getting the beta for your Watch if you don't want to upgrade your main iPhone. 3. Open the Watch app on your iPhone. Tap General, followed by Software Update, then choose Beta Updates. Tap watchOS 26 public beta. 4. Go back to General > Software Update and wait for the beta to appear. Tap Download and Install and you'll need to agree to the terms and conditions that appear. This process will take around 30 minutes. How to install macOS 26 Tahoe onto your Mac If you're determined to take a look at macOS 26 Tahoe we don't blame you, but we do say once again how you shouldn't install it on a Mac you rely on. As you may have seen, this will be the last version of macOS that will support Intel Macs. 1. Go to System Settings > General > Software Update, then click the ⓘ button next to Beta updates. 2. Select the macOS 17 Public beta. We don't recommend choosing a Developer version unless it's for a specific reason and you know what's involved. 3. Go back to General > Software Update and wait for the beta to appear. Click download and Install and you'll need to agree to the terms and conditions that appear. The update will then download. Apple explains how you can install macOS in a separate APFS volume. This is complicated but is a way to check out the beta if you don't want to mess with your main install and you only have one Mac. The route to doing this is to partition your main drive – Apple outlines the process on its support site. You'll need to use APFS format to format the partition and allow it over 20GB of free space to be safe. You can then install the macOS 26 Tahoe beta to that partition and then switch disks in System Preferences > Startup Disk or hold Option during startup to select which OS to boot.
Tom's Guide
5 days ago
- Tom's Guide
Liquid Glass arrives on Apple Watch via watchOS 26 beta — here's how to unlock it
watchOS 26 is officially available for public download, meaning you can check out Apple's next-generation software right now on your own Apple Watch. I'll walk you through the process in eight easy steps. All in, the installation took roughly 45 minutes from start to finish, but your mileage may vary. What makes watchOS 26 so exciting? From an updated "Liquid Glass" interface design to personalized workout tools and the inclusion of Apple's Notes app (finally), there are lots of watchOS 26 features I can't wait to try. But first, is your Apple Watch watchOS 26 beta eligible? Below are the models that can be upgraded to the latest beta software: To download and install watchOS 26 on your compatible Apple Watch, you'll first need to download and install the iOS 26 public beta on your compatible iPhone. iPhone 11 and newer are eligible for the install. I performed it on my iPhone 12 Mini without issue. Need more help? Here's our step-by-step guide to installing iOS 26 beta. Once you've upgraded to the iOS 26 beta on your iPhone, open the Watch app, scroll down, and tap General, followed by Software Updates. Next, select Beta Updates. On the next screen, tap to the right of "watchOS 26 public beta update." This should place a yellow checkmark next to it. Now, tap the back button in the upper left. This will cause the Watch app to return to the prior screen and start checking for updates. The watchOS 26 Beta download screen should appear on the screen after a few seconds. Once it does, go ahead and tap Download and Install. You'll next be prompted to enter your passcode, if applicable, to confirm the download. Once entered, you'll be presented a lengthy set of Terms and Conditions. Read them if you like, or simply tap "agree" to get things started. And now, prepare to wait for the watchOS 26 beta download to complete. Feel free to go make a cup of coffee, take the dog for a walk, or have a hot bath. The 2.6 GB software update took roughly 35 minutes to finish. Note: Make sure you've got a healthy Internet connection before starting the download; I did, and it still took that long. Once downloaded to your device, it's now time to get watchOS 26 beta installed on your Apple Watch, but first, make sure your watch is plugged into a charger and has at least 50% battery. If you're good on the charging front, it's time to tap Install on your iPhone's screen. This will cause your Apple Watch to restart and begin the update. It took about seven minutes for watchOS 26 beta to install on my Apple Watch Series 10. As you wait, pay attention to the circular progress bar around the Apple logo. Once fully filled in, the watch will go black, before you're greeted with... ... a welcome screen! Go ahead and tap Start to take your first dive into watchOS 26 beta. On the following screen, you can choose to take a quick tour of the updated interface, though the buttons and gestures largely remain the same as before. If you do choose to take the tour, follow the button and swiping prompts for a refresher on basic Apple Watch navigation. And with that, you've now got the latest beta software for your Apple Watch fully installed, which means it's time to poke around and experiment with all the new watchOS 26 beta features and design elements, including the new Wrist Flick gesture and live message translations. Expect more how-tos in the coming days on many of these features, in particular, Apple's new Workout Buddy. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Until then, here are some other handy things you can do with your Apple Watch thanks to the last major software rollout, including pausing your Apple Watch Activity Rings, translating languages from your wrist, and global tides tracking for my ocean-lovers.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
iOS 26、iPadOS26、macOS Tahoe 26、watchOS 26 公測版齊上線，嚐鮮體驗 Liquid Glass 設計
iOS 26、iPadOS26、macOS Tahoe 26、watchOS 26 公測版齊上線，嚐鮮體驗 Liquid Glass 設計 在最後一個開發者 beta 上線後不久，蘋果就放出了 iOS 26、iPadOS26、macOS Tahoe 26、watchOS 26 的首批公測版本。這次新系統最明顯的變化就是齊齊換上了靈感源自 visionOS 的 Liquid Glass 視覺設計，它擁有半透明、響應式的 UI，圖示、按鈕、工具列等元素都會呈現出類似堆疊玻璃的質感。 除了最容易給人留下印象的外觀變化外，新系統在功能上自然也有諸多升級。其中 iOS 26 帶來了新的來電、FaceTime 介面，並為訊息 app 增加了設置背景圖片和創建投票的選項。相機 UI 亦有改動，主介面僅留下拍照和錄影供使用者切換。地圖 app 將能學習你的首選路線，即時提供交通狀況等更新資訊，並可在端到端加密的前提下像 Google 地圖那樣記錄位置歷史。而在 Apple Intelligence 的部分，iOS 26 最顯著的變化是將翻譯工具更深入地整合到系統當中。電話、FaceTime 和訊息都會有即時翻譯，而且 Apple Music 也會加入翻譯和發音指南。 廣告 廣告 👉 iOS 26 領 Apple 全平台換上「Liquid Glass」設計，還有更簡化相機和更豐富聊天工具 👉 iOS 26 令手機登機證更實用！實時顯示航程、機場地圖、整合 Find My 功能 👉 iOS 26 將不會支援 iPhone XS、iPhone XS Max 和 iPhone XR iPadOS 26 讓平板更像 Mac 電腦：可調視窗、PDF 預覽、更強檔案管理 至於 iPadOS 26，可以稱得上是該平台有史以來幅度最大的更新。在這個版本中你可以自由調整 app 視窗的大小，而且視窗上也增加了類似 macOS 的關閉、最小化、調整尺寸/平鋪視窗三按鈕組合，並有電腦使用者很熟悉的控制列選單讓操控功能更加井井有條。macOS 的預覽 app 亦出現在了 iPadOS 26 之中，透過它你可以快速檢視、編輯 PDF，不用再借力第三方應用。檔案 app 也有幅度不小的更新，它增加了新的列表視圖能顯示更多文檔資訊，並支援檔案拖拽且允許用家為特定檔案類型選擇預設打開應用。 廣告 廣告 👉 iPadOS 26 讓平板更像 Mac 電腦：可調視窗、PDF 預覽、更強檔案管理 macOS Tahoe 26 主打 Spotlight 搜尋升級，還有「Liquid Glass」設計和全新電話 app 而電腦上的 Liquid Glass 難免會讓人想起 20 年前的 Windows Vista，但不同級別的透明度是蘋果新美學的關鍵所在。而在功能方面，macOS Tahoe 26 最關鍵的改進集中在 Spotlight 搜尋上。現在你可以在 Spotlight 裡搜尋電腦上幾乎所有內容，包括檔案、app、訊息等等。它也適用第三方雲端儲存，並將整合「數百項」操作，類似發送電郵、添加圖片、播放 podcast 等不用切換 app 即可完成。Apple 還把電話 app 加到了電腦系統裡，這樣用戶就不限於在訊息或 FaceTime 內發起通話，而且還能看到外賣進度、Uber 行程等「即時活動」資訊。至於 Apple Intelligence 全方位的即時翻譯，電腦系統也都會跟手機端一樣更新。 廣告 廣告 👉 macOS Tahoe 26 主打 Spotlight 搜尋升級，還有「Liquid Glass」設計和全新電話 app watchOS 26 新外觀，Workout Buddy 同你一齊訓練衝 PB 最後是 watchOS 26，它最主要的改進是對 Workout app 進行了重新設計。新版本四個角落加入了新按鈕，方便進行功能自訂，而且可以根據用戶的運動類型及近期的聽歌記錄，自動挑選 Apple Music 播放清單。watchOS 26 還與 Apple Intelligence 進行了更深度的整合，並能利用改進的演算法，根據你的位置、時間和日常習慣來智慧地疊放應用程式。新的「Workout Buddy」功能可藉助 AI 分析你的運動、健康資料，在訓練時提供個人化的提示以及打氣語音鼓勵。 廣告 廣告 👉 watchOS 26 新外觀，Workout Buddy 同你一齊訓練衝 PB 雖然相比之前的開發者 beta，公測版韌體的穩定性和可用性應該都有提升。但這終究不是正式的版本，各位在體驗前還是記得先留好備份喔。 緊貼最新科技資訊、網購優惠，追隨 Yahoo Tech 各大社交平台！ 🎉📱 Tech Facebook： 廣告 廣告 🎉📱 Tech Instagram： 🎉📱 Tech WhatsApp 社群： 🎉📱 Tech WhatsApp 頻道： 🎉📱 Tech Telegram 頻道：
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
iOS 26、iPadOS26、macOS Tahoe 26、watchOS 26 公測版齊上線，嚐鮮體驗 Liquid Glass 設計
iOS 26、iPadOS26、macOS Tahoe 26、watchOS 26 公測版齊上線，嚐鮮體驗 Liquid Glass 設計 在最後一個開發者 beta 上線後不久，Apple 就放出了 iOS 26、iPadOS26、macOS Tahoe 26、watchOS 26 的首批公測版本。這次新系統最明顯的變化就是齊齊換上了靈感源自 visionOS 的 Liquid Glass 視覺設計，它擁有半透明、響應式的 UI，圖示、按鈕、工具列等元素都會呈現出類似堆疊玻璃的質感。 除了最容易給人留下印象的外觀變化外，新系統在功能上自然也有諸多升級。其中 iOS 26 帶來了新的來電、FaceTime 介面，並為訊息 app 增加了設置背景圖片和創建投票的選項。相機 UI 亦有改動，主介面僅留下拍照和錄影供使用者切換。地圖 app 將能學習你的首選路線，即時提供交通狀況等更新資訊，並可在端到端加密的前提下像 Google 地圖那樣記錄位置歷史。而在 Apple Intelligence 的部分，iOS 26 最顯著的變化是將翻譯工具更深入地整合到系統當中。電話、FaceTime 和訊息都會有即時翻譯，而且 Apple Music 也會加入翻譯和發音指南。 廣告 廣告 👉 iOS 26 領 Apple 全平台換上「Liquid Glass」設計，還有更簡化相機和更豐富聊天工具 👉 iOS 26 令手機登機證更實用！實時顯示航程、機場地圖、整合 Find My 功能 👉 iOS 26 將不會支援 iPhone XS、iPhone XS Max 和 iPhone XR iPadOS 26 讓平板更像 Mac 電腦：可調視窗、PDF 預覽、更強檔案管理 至於 iPadOS 26，可以稱得上是該平台有史以來幅度最大的更新。在這個版本中你可以自由調整 app 視窗的大小，而且視窗上也增加了類似 macOS 的關閉、最小化、調整尺寸/平鋪視窗三按鈕組合，並有電腦使用者很熟悉的控制列選單讓操控功能更加井井有條。macOS 的預覽 app 亦出現在了 iPadOS 26 之中，透過它你可以快速檢視、編輯 PDF，不用再借力第三方應用。檔案 app 也有幅度不小的更新，它增加了新的列表視圖能顯示更多文檔資訊，並支援檔案拖拽且允許用家為特定檔案類型選擇預設打開應用。 廣告 廣告 👉 iPadOS 26 讓平板更像 Mac 電腦：可調視窗、PDF 預覽、更強檔案管理 macOS Tahoe 26 主打 Spotlight 搜尋升級，還有「Liquid Glass」設計和全新電話 app 而電腦上的 Liquid Glass 難免會讓人想起 20 年前的 Windows Vista，但不同級別的透明度是 Apple 新美學的關鍵所在。而在功能方面，macOS Tahoe 26 最關鍵的改進集中在 Spotlight 搜尋上。現在你可以在 Spotlight 裡搜尋電腦上幾乎所有內容，包括檔案、app、訊息等等。它也適用第三方雲端儲存，並將整合「數百項」操作，類似發送電郵、添加圖片、播放 podcast 等不用切換 app 即可完成。Apple 還把電話 app 加到了電腦系統裡，這樣用家就不限於在訊息或 FaceTime 內發起通話，而且還能看到外賣進度、Uber 行程等「即時活動」資訊。至於 Apple Intelligence 全方位的即時翻譯，電腦系統也都會跟手機端一樣更新。 廣告 廣告 👉 macOS Tahoe 26 主打 Spotlight 搜尋升級，還有「Liquid Glass」設計和全新電話 app watchOS 26 新外觀，Workout Buddy 同你一齊訓練衝 PB 最後是 watchOS 26，它最主要的改進是對 Workout app 進行了重新設計。新版本四個角落加入了新按鈕，方便進行功能自訂，而且可以根據用家的運動類型及近期的聽歌記錄，自動挑選 Apple Music 播放清單。watchOS 26 還與 Apple Intelligence 進行了更深度的整合，並能利用改進的演算法，根據你的位置、時間和日常習慣來智能地疊放應用程式。新的「Workout Buddy」功能可藉助 AI 分析你的運動、健康資料，在訓練時提供個人化的提示以及打氣語音鼓勵。 廣告 廣告 👉 watchOS 26 新外觀，Workout Buddy 同你一齊訓練衝 PB 雖然相比之前的開發者 beta，公測版韌體的穩定性和可用性應該都有提升。但這終究不是正式的版本，各位在體驗前還是記得先留好備份喔。 緊貼最新科技資訊、網購優惠，追隨 Yahoo Tech 各大社交平台！ 🎉📱 Tech Facebook： 廣告 廣告 🎉📱 Tech Instagram： 🎉📱 Tech WhatsApp 社群： 🎉📱 Tech WhatsApp 頻道： 🎉📱 Tech Telegram 頻道：
