On The Watch  | Week of 8/30/26 |
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Hey, Reader! It's Olena here.I often write about how your Apple Watch can do just about anything. But does anyone actually use every single feature available? No! The great thing about Apple Watches is that you can customize them based on your needs. In this edition, I will show you how to simplify your watch so that you can navigate what you need more easily to save you time and limit distractions. P.S. Missed our last edition, where I shared my favorite hidden Apple Watch tips? Read it here! |
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Olena Kagui,
Feature Writer at iPhone Life |
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In This Edition | | - Tips - Pin your most useful widgets 📍
- Deep Dive - Reduce Apple Watch overwhelm 😮💨
- Health Challenge Update - Join our September 2026 Challenge! 🏆
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🌊🤿 DEEP DIVE: 4 Ways to Streamline Your Apple Watch | | More is not always better, and when it comes to your Apple Watch, having fewer distractions can significantly improve your experience and save you time. Here are my favorite tips on how to simplify your watch. | |
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1. Minimize Your Apple Watch Control CenterDo you use every control in your watch's Control Center? If you say yes, I might accuse you of lying, because I've had an Apple Watch for six years and only use a few important controls. I recommend removing whatever you don't use and moving things around in a way that most makes the sense for you - like bringing whatever you use most to the top for easier access. I also recommend that you don't keep your Do Not Disturb button next to the Ping iPhone button, or you'll be making noise instead of silencing your watch. | | Groupsy by Photobucket is the private social sharing space built for the people who matter most — no algorithms, no strangers, just your circle's real photos and videos in one place. Create private groups for family, friends, and teams, and share every moment without compromise. Start sharing. |
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2. Turn Off Automatic App DownloadsBy default, whenever you download a new app on your watch, it will also be downloaded to your watch. While many apps have great companion apps for the Apple Watch, you might not want them clogging up your storage or getting in the way of navigating the apps you actually use. You can turn off Automatic App Downloads via the Watch app on your iPhone. The compatible apps will still appear in your list of watch apps and it only takes a tap to manually download it to your watch. | | Create a group space to easily share photos and videos with the people who matter most. Get Groupsy today. |
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3. Use Siri Whenever PossibleIf you don't want to go through the process of removing apps or tweaking your app view. The quickest way to open an app isn't tapping your screen, it's asking Siri to do it. To do this, just activate Siri on your watch in one of the three ways and say, "Open (App name)." My favorite way to do this on my watch is by holding in the Home button (on the Digital Crown). I have personally turned off Raise to Speak and Listen For (Hey) Siri so that I only summon your smart assistant when I actually need it. 4. Delete Unused Watch FacesI am guilty of trying out a bunch of Apple Watch faces and just leaving them there. But it can be annoying to navigate a hundred different faces if you frequently switch between just two or three go-tos. Deleting any watch faces you don't use takes seconds and is a satisfying way to clear things up. Is there a feature that you didn't learn about until recently? Email OntheWatch@iphonelife.com and let me know! | | If you've been on the same car insurance plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It's an easy one to forget about, but switching carriers could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half! This free comparison tool makes it easy. |
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👟💪 iPhone Life Health 👟 Challenge Update | | The iPhone Life September Health Challenge is here! The monthly iPhone Life Challenge is a great way to come together as a community and motivate each other to reach our health goals by staying active. We'll be doing a weekly accountability post for subscribers in our Insider Facebook group. Join to share struggles, trade tips, and support one another on our journeys. To join the challenge, download the free Challenges app on your iPhone and enter the code Y4HQ when prompted. Need help? This article explains the steps and tells you more about the app. Are you enjoying the challenge? Do you have any suggestions for how we can make it even better? Email OnTheWatch@iPhoneLife.com and let me know. | |
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