But it doesn't have to be like that.Īlso, don't let the number of apps installed on your watch overwhelm you. For example, sometimes the camera roll becomes overrun by errant screenshots. (Here are all the differences between the three Apple Watch types.) Regardless of if it's your first watch or an upgrade, there are plenty of settings you should know.

Whether you have the latest Apple Watch Series 7, the Apple Watch SE or the Series 3, they all run the same WatchOS 8 software and have mostly the same features and settings. (There could be even more features to try with the rumored Apple Watch 8, but we still have some time until it makes an appearance.) And because of that, it's easy to feel overwhelmed right after you unbox that brand-new Apple Watch and connect it to your iPhone. All the settings to manage those features, however, are buried in your Apple Watch, iPhone and the Settings app itself. If you just got a new Apple Watch as a gift this holiday season, you'll soon realize there are a bunch of things you can do with the smartwatch.

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