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Photo credit: Jake Sworski
The 2019 Apple Worldwide Developers Conference is set to take place on June 3rd, and one of the most anticipated announcements will be watchOS 6. However, designer Jake Sworski gives us a preview of this refreshed operating system for the Apple Watch ahead of its reveal. Featuring various new watch faces, a sleep tracking function, an improved activity ring, nutrition app, and lots more. Read more for a video and tons of additional pictures.

Apple Watch Series 3 Review

The Apple Watch Series 3 is perfect for those who don’t need the latest feature of the Series 4 (S4 processor, W3 chip, etc.), and it’s being offered for just $229 shipped, today only, originally $309. It features GPS, an optical heart sensor, digital crown, an S3 dual-core processor, accelerometer, gyroscope, and an aluminum case. Product page. Read more for another video explaining why it’s still worth getting one in 2019.

watchOS 6 Apple Watch
Photo credit: Matt Birchler
Apple Watch fans rejoice! Sure, most Apple fans will be looking forward to the iOS 13 reveal at WWDC in June, but some would rather see watchOS 6. If you’re part of the latter group, designer Matt Birchler has just the concept for you. Unlike watchOS 5, this version converts the dock into a grid system for the Series 4 and newer models. The means the 44mm model has more room than ever for things like full previews of your recently used apps. Read more for additional pictures and information.

Apple Watch Aetna
CVS Health Corp’s health insurer Aetna has partnered with Apple Inc. on a new health app for Apple Watches that uses an individual’s medical history to set personalized health goals. It’s called “Attain” and will reward Aetna customers for meeting activity goals and fulfilling recommended tasks, such as getting vaccinations or refilling medications, with either a subsidy toward the cost of an Apple Watch or gift cards. read more for a video news report and additional information.

Refurb Apple Watch

Photo credit: Pocket-Lint
Apple Watch Series 3 refurbs are available today at a great discount, and if you don’t need the slightly larger display and electronic heart rate sensor, it could be the perfect smartwatch. The Series 3 sports a solid rectangular body with the Digital Crown and separate button on the right, along with a speaker and microphone on the left. It’s water-resistant up to 50-meters and it features ultra durable Ion-X glass on the display. Product page. Read more for another Series 3 vs. Series 4 video comparison and additional information.

Apple Revenue Cuts Guidance

In a rare move, Apple unexpectedly cuts its revenue forecast for the fiscal first quarter of 2019 due to weakness in China and lower-than-anticipated iPhone revenue. The company now sees first quarter revenue of $84 billion, from the $91.3 billion anticipated previously. “While we anticipated some challenges in key emerging markets, we did not foresee the magnitude of the economic deceleration, particularly in Greater China. In fact, most of our revenue shortfall to our guidance, and over 100 percent of our year-over-year worldwide revenue decline, occurred in Greater China across iPhone, Mac and iPad,” said CEO Tim Cook. Read more for a video explaining what one popular YouTuber would like to see Apple change this year and additional information.

Caviar Swiss Dreams iPhone Apple Watch

Caviar is known for their outlandish iPhone creations, and their latest project, called “Swiss Dreams,” is no exception. The base model costs $21,050 and basically consists of an iPhone XS Max 64GB model that comes with an attached gold-plated Apple Watch Series 4 on the back. Other features include: an onyx back with an image of Earth engraved into it covered in gold, a “double gold covering according to the technology double electroplated” strap, and a “double gold covering” Caviar Crown. Read more for additional pictures and information.