The Apple WatchCast Podcast - A podcast dedicated to the Apple Watch
A weekly podcast dedicated to the Apple Watch, covering the latest news, app reviews, interviews, and tips and tricks to help listeners get the most out of their device.
Episodes
AWC - Special Episode - The Nap App
We’re back for a special episode on all the latest new stuff from Apple, the new Apple Watches, the new iPhones, new AirPods and new software…this and much, much more.
AWC 500 - You're On Your Own Time
We celebrate the 500th episode and 10 years of podcasting about the Apple Watch live with the latest Apple Watch news and a look back at the history of the watch.
AWC 499 - I Can See Clearly Now The Tariffs Are Gone
Apple’s 3rd quarter earnings are in, OS 26 is the most popular yet in betas, possible release date of new Apple Watch and iPhone and what to expect from the Ultra 3. Plus reviews of M4 Mac Mini, OS 26 Public Betas and Outlook on the Apple Watch.
AWC 498 - Now With More Liquid!
The new OS 26 is now in public beta for all platforms, Apple announces a new way to get AppleCare for your devices, Apple sues a tech leaker and Apple receives a record number of Emmy nominations. Plus reviews of Billy Joel: And So It Goes documentary, Home Scenes and Sleep Tracking.
AWC 497 - Calorific Specific
Apple close to F1 streaming rights, Jeff Williams is leaving Apple, new Liquid Glass look is tweaked in latest beta and the Apple Watch is most accurate in counting calories. Plus reviews of WatchOS 26 Developer Beta 3, Hue Play Gradient Strip Light, Dall-E AI Image Creator and the Bush Beans museum.
AWC 496 - AI Tamagotchi
Some quick thoughts on WWDC 2025, hardware requirements for Apple Intelligence on the watch, a new gesture is released with WatchOS 26, a new iPhone ringtone and the loss of an Apple pioneer and legend. Plus reviews of Voronoi app, Automations and the Hail Mary trailer and book.
AWC 495 - Even More Apple Watch Tips
We’ve got another great episode with nothing but Apple Watch Tips, always something new to learn.
AWC 494 - The Holy Watch
Apple sets WWDC for next week, WatchOS 12 may actually be WatchOS 26, MacOS will be named Tahoe, Jony Ive’s new AI device rumors and the new Pope is an Apple Watch fan.
AWC 493 - Getting Tipsy - Apple Watch Tips
We’ve got another great episode with nothing but Apple Watch Tips, always something new to learn.…this and much, much more.
AWC 492 - The Ozempic iPhone
Apple Watch SE 3 could have a bigger display, iPhone 17 Air may be really thin, and will blood oxygen monitoring finally return to the Apple Watch? Plus reviews of Iomega Zip100 drive, Sidecar with an iPad and the Cosm theater.
AWC - WALL-E Apple TV
Apple announces an Apple Watch 10 year anniversary Activity Challenge, Siri with Apple Intelligence may be coming this Fall under new leadership. And two more lives saved by the Apple Watch. Plus reviews of Ecobee Smart Camera, ChatGPT update and Apple’s Education Store.
AWC 490 - Schrödinger's Investments
Apple flys in planeloads of iPhones ahead of tariffs. Apple announces WWDC for June 9th. Glucose and blood pressure monitoring plans on Apple Watch get delayed. Patents for a folding Apple Watch, glass shell design and cameras. And Apple wants to replicate your doctor with project Mulberry. Plus reviews of Airpods commercial with Pedro Pascal and The Studio on Apple TV.
AWC 489 - Turtle Holding Umbrella
Apple Intelligence Siri development experiences long delays. Smartwatch market declining but Apple Watch still on top. Rumors of folding iPhones, thin iPhones and more. And playing Twister results in a 911 call. Plus reviews of Genmojis, American Scandal Podcast and pairing watch faces with bands.
AWC 488 - More Apple Watch Tips
We’ve got another great episode with nothing but Apple Watch Tips, always something new to learn!
AWC 487 - I Want All The Nits
Apple releases new iPhone 16e, Siri overhaul gets delayed again, Apple pledges 500 billion U.S. Investment including a factory in Texas. Apple TV app now on Android, speculation on what’s coming to the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Steve Jobs may soon be on a U.S. Coin. Plus the new trailer for Andor Season 2, updates on Notes and Journal apps and Only Murders in the Building Show.
AWC 486 - Heartburn and a Sticker
Apple releases new invites app, Series 10 Watch may have a speaker issue, new Powerbeats Pro 2 released, Apple secretly testing Starlink connectivity for Apple Watch Ultra and iPhone. Pebble watch making a comeback and Apple brings the Pixar Luxo lamp to life in amazing robot design. Plus reviews of Tesla App Translate app and Apple Events past and future.
AWC 485 - Apple Watch Tips
It’s time for the Apple WatchCast! We’ve got another great episode with nothing but Apple Watch Tips, always something new to learn.
AWC 484 - Copying Apple to the Max
Apple Watch Chips being made in the U.S. for the first time. Apple Smart Home Hub may be delayed, Apple Watch SE with new look launching later this year, Dell copies Apple naming and Severance appears in Grand Central Terminal. Plus reviews of WowMouse and Flighty apps.
AWC 483 - Mostly Dead
What to expect from the Apple Watch in 2025, what products are now discontinued, vintage, obsolete and out of production. New Apple Fitness content and more Apple Watch Band patents. Plus reviews Clean Up in Photos, ChatGPT integration, Complete Unknown movie and Fall Detection on the Apple Watch.
AWC 482 - Stuck on Catalina Island
Satellite texting, blood pressure monitoring and more may be in the works for upcoming Apple Watches, WatchOS 11.2 is released, a New Year’s Activity Challenge, possible concerns with Apple Watch Bands and what to expect from Apple in 2025. Plus reviews of My Classic-Retro Console, the Vitals app and stuff to keep you warm.
AWC 481 - One Chip To Rule Them All
Apple WatchOS 11.2 releasing soon and what to expect. Apple is investigating cellular Macs and using Amazon chips to pre-train Apple Intelligence and UPS driver fired for stealing Apple Watch. Plus reviews of Calculator and Calendar apps new features and Govee Yard Spot Lights and Smart Net Lights.
AWC 480 - That's Not The Resolution, That's The Price
Apple is working on a smart home command center, Apple's Gold Link Bracelet is now available, the future of Apple TV, new Activity Award coming and adding an M4 MacMini into an iMac G4. Plus reviews of Apple Intelligence summarizing notes, AirPods Pro 2 hearing test and Apples latest Apple Intelligence commercials.
AWC 479 - Everything's Cooler in a Ray Ban
Apple releases new M4 Macs and latest earnings report. Apple acquires Pixelmator and expands its satellite services. A Ten Year Apple Watch celebration may be in the works for next year and an Apple historically significant StarBucks location closes. Plus reviews of Dimoncoat screen protector, Spigen Tough Armor iPhone case and Password and Ford Pass apps.
AWC 478 - Apple Watch Tips
We’ve got another great episode with nothing but Apple Watch Tips including new WatchOS 11 tips, always something new to learn.
AWC 477 - Curb Your Enthusiasm
Apple Watch users report vitals app detecting illness before symptoms, iOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence releasing on October 28th, WatchOS 11 updates fix battery drain and touchscreen issues and a rare Macintosh prototype goes on auction. Plus reviews of Aqara Wireless Mini Switch, Google Notebook LM and the Password App.
AWC 476 - May the Face Be With You
New Apple watches are here and new iPhones, we’ll talk all about them, which watch faces we got new with WatchOS 11 and which ones are now gone, rumors of next-gen HomePods, AirPods that measure your brain activity, and finding a stolen Ferrari with AirPods.
AWC 475 - A 1000 Nit Pickies
Apple’s Glowtime event was last week and while we knew most of what was announced there were some surprises, we’ll talk all about the new Apple Watches, iPhones and AirPods.
AWC 474 - The Mouse Has Left the House
Apple’s Glowtime event is next week and we talk about what to expect, FineWoven may be not so fine anymore, robots in Apple’s future and the 10 year evolution of the Apple Watch. Plus reviews of Aqara Motion and Light Sensor, Wireless Charging and Apple Watch Tips.
AWV 473 - What is a LUF?
What to expect in new Apple hardware the rest of this year including a plastic Apple Watch, an iPad robot is in the works, which Apple Watch is most popular and the SuperDrive is super dead. Plus reviews of Remootio gate controller, iOS 18 Public Beta and theresanaiforthat.com
AWC 472 - Staggered Intelligence
Apple reports record Q3 2024 earnings and is spending more to get Apple Intelligence ready. Unlocking your devices with your heart pattern may be coming, a wonderful video of Steve Jobs from 1983 predicts so many things and has the Apple Watch reached the limit of its potential? We’ll talk about it. Plus reviews of Smartwings Smart Shades, Level Lock Smart Lock and using AI in sales.
AWC 471 - The Trough of Disillusionment
Apple releases public betas for the Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad and Mac, Apple Vision Pro sales plummet, record number of Emmy nominations for Apple TV+ and recovering an Apple Watch lost for a year in the ocean. Plus reviews of Ecobee Smart Doorbell, recycling an Apple Card and Land of the Giants Tesla Podcast.
AWC 470 - Apple Hurricane Watch
Apple Watch Series 10 and Ultra 3 rumors, first HomePod and AirPods are now Vintage, new Home Accessory may be in the works and a TwoFaced band for Apple Watch and Garmin. Plus reviews of Ecobee Smart Thermostat, Business Wars AI podcast and hacking a QR code for the Apple Watch.
AWC 469 - Hakuna Matata
Apple has plans for even thinner devices including the Apple Watch, WatchOS 11 removes Siri watch face and offers new ringtones and notification sounds, throwing your Apple Watch during an alert and a lions heart rate monitored with an Apple Watch on it’s tongue. Plus reviews of Nava Bands and the Apple Education Store.
AWC 468 - Hot Dog in a Hurricane
Apple announces so many new features at WWDC with OS updates coming for Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, Mac and more. Plus Apple reveals it’s efforts to make all Apple devices more intelligent with Apple Intelligence.
AWC 467 - Bad Press
Apple releases new iPads, Magic Keyboard, Apple Pencil Pro and software. iPad ad gets crushed with criticism, Apple 2nd quarter results and Apple Watch AFib history gets FDA approval. Plus reviews of iPad Pro M4, Magic Keyboard and Pencil Pro, ChatGPT 4o and the PGA and F1 racing.
AWC 466 - It's All Good
Apple lets loose with special event next week, FineWoven is no longer fine with Apple, more AI rumors for future Apple software and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 may not be so Ultra different. Plus reviews of GlocalMe Mobil Hotspot, switching from FitBit to Apple Watch and using custom Stickers.
AWC 465 - The Multiverse Sensor
Apple lays off 700+ workers, future Apple products could include Robots, Apple licenses millions of images for AI training, Apple asks court to reverse Apple Watch Ban and the Ghost touches are still haunting users. Plus reviews of Smartrip Metro app and the Pilot Leather Strap for Apple Watch.
AWC 464 - Double Stuffed Cheese Crust Case
WWDC 2024 announced with a focus on AI, Apple refutes all the claims in the antitrust lawsuit, a folding iPhone and Apple Vision Pro that adjusts to your eyesight. Plus reviews of Constellation and The New Look Apple TV+ shows, Perplexity App and Spring Cleaning Watch Faces.
AWC 463 - Too Much Tour
The DOJ files an antitrust lawsuit against Apple, new sensors for the Apple Watch including Blood Pressure trends may be on the way, Apple in talks with Google for Gemini AI on the iPhone, and a diver has advice for keeping your Apple Watch from ending up at the bottom of a lake. Plus reviews of new Apple Watch Bands Spring colors, Business Wars Podcast and the Sphere in Las Vegas.
AWC 462 - Leap of Faith
Apple cancels it’s car project and shifts focus to AI, Apple Vision Pro costs to make are revealed, Apple launches a sports app and Apple ponders developing smart glasses and a fitness ring. Plus reviews of Plaud AI recording assistant and smart home systems.
AWC 461 - Who You Gonna Call?
Apple Watch may one day measure your sweat, Micro-LED Apple Watch is still years off, Apple investigating Ghost Touches on latest Apple Watches and the Vision Pro screens are packed with pixels. Plus reviews of Logitech MX Master 3S mouse, test driving the Apple Vision Pro and Sora from OpenAI.
AWC 460 - Fun With Magnets
We’re back with so much to talk about from the latest on the Apple Watch ban to the release and reviews of Apple’s new Vision Pro. Plus reviews of Rolling Square magnetic charging cables, camelcamelcamel.com and the movie Dumb Money.
AWC 459 - Apple Watch Tips
We’ve got another great episode with nothing but Apple Watch Tips to start the new year, always something new to learn.
AWC 458 - Is that a Hersheys or a Mr. Goodbar?
The Apple Watch is back in stores on a temporary appeal of the ban, a look ahead at the challenges for Apple in 2024, Apple Savings gets another boost and the launch of Apple Vision Pro is almost here! Plus reviews Apples new Journaling app and the show Slow Horses.
AWC 457 - Wearing Contra-Bands
In an unprecedented move Apple has stopped selling the latest Apple Watches because of import ban, we’ll talk all about what happened and where Apple goes from here. A new Activity Challenge, changes in WatchOS 10.2 and watching videos on the Apple Vision Pro can bring you to tears. Plus reviews of Mudra Touch Free Control Watch Band, Apple Silver Link Bracelet and Monarch Legacy of Monsters.
AWC 456 - The Spending Spree before the Christmas Glee
The Apple Card will have a new bank in the future, a rare look inside an Apple Silicon Lab, patents for scanning your face with your Apple Watch and a flashlight band, of course! Plus reviews of Satechi Stand and Hub for Mac Studio, using the latest version of Apple TVOS and switching from Mac to PC.
AWC 455 - The Wobble after Gobble
A look at the future of Apple creating it’s own chips, Dbrand is suing Casetify for stealing designs and a look at another early Apple Watch prototype. Plus reviews of BlackMagic Camera app, sleep monitoring on Apple Watch and the Basic! podcast.
AWC 454 - Find My Socks
It’s time for the Apple WatchCast! Apple Watch update fixes battery drain, possible Apple Watch import ban looming, behind the scenes of Apples Scary Fast event, incredible list of health features coming soon to Apple products, an Apple Ultra watch recovers from months in a lake and a man’s simple iPhone 15 Pro Max order gets more than he bargained for. Plus reviews of Apple FineWoven iPhone case
AWC 453 - Apple WatchOS 10 Tips
We’ve got another great episode of tips which are always fun to learn and this time it includes new WatchOS 10 tips.
AWC 452 - The Ultra Podcast
Older Apple Watch models become Vintage and Obsolete, comparing Double Tap to Quick Actions, next years Apple Watch may not be as innovative as once thought and Apple can now update the iPhone when it’s still in the box. Plus reviews of Double Tap Gesture, AirCard and the Apple Watch Ultra.
AWC 451 - Sherlock Your Nose
Apple Watch has complications with it’s weather complication, overheating iPhones, FineWoven under attack, Double Tap will be here soon and is Apple making a search engine? Plus reviews of the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and weather, messages and stocks app in WatchOS 10.
AWC 450 - Uno Nit
We talk all about Apples recent Apple Watch and iPhone event, the new watches, new bands and new iPhones.
AWC 449 - MagUnSafe
Apple announces Wonderlust event date, some Series 9 watches may be 3D printed, rumors of a new Apple Fabric band and Apple Watch Series X may have some big design changes. Plus reviews of watch bands on vacation, the public betas for WatchOS 10 and iOS 17 and the movie Blackberry.
AWC 448 - Apple Watch Tips
Another great episode of nothing but Apple Watch Tips!
AWC 447 - Sight Club
Apple’s 3rd Quarter earnings are out, more details on the upcoming iPhone 15 and Watch Series 9 including possible new colors for the watch. The Apple Vision Pro has very strict developer kit rules and Tim Cook uses the Vision Pro every day. Plus reviews of Pad & Quill leather bands, New Apple Maps 3D cities and The Man Who Caught The Storm audio book.
AWC 446 - X Marks the Spot
Apple releases Public Beta for WatchOS 10, New Apple Watch Ultra may use 3D printed parts and another original iPhone sells for a record price. Plus reviews of Mokin USB-C Hub adapter, KYY flat panel monitor, the Strava app and Insta360 X3 Camera.
AWC 445 - A Partial Double Tour
Apple makes history with $3 trillion market cap, Goldman Sachs looking to exit Apple Card deal, Vision Pro production issues and appointment only sales and the future of Apple AirPods. Plus reviews The Bose Software Updater, Pad & Quill’s Adventure Series Ultra Leather Strap and a Beach Watchface.
AWC 444 - Apple Eye Care
Apple WatchOS 10 navigation changes explained, pinging your Apple Watch from your phone, VisionOS release reveals new details, all the new hardware still to come from Apple and turning an old Apple watch into a mechanical one. Plus reviews of a great video no longer to be found, a great golf watch face and Rolling Square inCharge multi-charging cable.
AWC 443 - The Spatial Podcast
Apple’s WWDC 2023 is done and we have so much to talk about from new Macs, all the new OS releases including a major overhaul of WatchOS…oh yeah, and there was one more thing to talk about as well, the Apple Vision Pro.
AWC 442 - The Van Damme Band Patent
Apple’s WWDC 2023 is just days away, we discuss all the speculation on the upcoming mixed reality headset, Apple pro editing apps make it on the iPad, new Apple Pride watch face and band and the Series 9 may get a speed bump. Plus reviews of Make Something Wonderful Steve Jobs book, using Apple Pay in New York and at concerts.
AWC 441 - Apple Watch Tips
We’ve got another great episode of helpful Apple Watch tips!
AWC 440 - Super Siri
Apple announces second quarter earnings, widgets may be coming to your Apple Watch with WatchOS 10 update, download one of Tim Cook’s watch faces and a new Steve Jobs book arrives in hardback for a select few. Plus reviews of Apple’s new HomePod and two-factor authentication.
AWC 439 - The FOMO Update
Apple watchOS 10 rumored to have new user interface, Apple Card Savings Account now available, an easier way to join the beta OS program, lots of great things expected for WWDC in June and an original $40,000 sealed iPhone gets opened. Plus reviews of Rolling Square EDGE Pro, MOFT Snap-on Stand and Wallet and Geo Wallet with Find My.
AWC 438 - Trust But Verify
Apple sets date for WWDC of June 5th, iPhone 15 may get an Action button like the Apple Watch Ultra, Apple patents an AirPods case with a screen, WatchOS10 may have notable changes to the interface and Ryan Reynolds has expensive taste in Watch Bands. Plus reviews of Nuphy Air96 keyboard, The Boring Report AI app and Business Movers Podcast on Tim Cook.
AWC 437 - The Reality Distortion Podcast
New Spring Apple Watch bands, ChatGPT comes to the Apple Watch, Apples Reality Headset gets closer to release, blood glucose sensing not coming anytime soon to Apple Watch and a new Apple patent for knowing what watch band you’re wearing. Plus another great round of Apple Watch tips.
AWC 436 - The Pym Particle Watch
Apple gets closer to noninvasive blood glucose on the Apple Watch, the super secret design team at Apple, a new Apple Watch activity challenge, lots of new patents for the watch, track detection gets expanded and an Apple Watch import ban is getting closer…but maybe not. Plus reviews Peloton Fitness App, New York Times Crossword puzzle app and the Nomad rugged Ultra Orange Band.
AWC 435 - The Ultra Bowl
Apple announces rare first Quarter earnings miss, Apple Financial services delayed, lots of rumors on next generation Apple Watch Ultra design and Apple gives up trying to replace Jony Ive. Plus reviews Tap Master game app and the Apple TV+ show See and the return of App or Crap.
AWC 434 - Profound Sound
Apple launches 3 Activity Challenges and a new Unity Watch Band and watch face, New MacBook Pros and an all new HomePod are released and Apple watch becomes the official wearable of the World Surf League. Plus reviews of Peloton Treadmill and updates on Nomad bands and Nuphy keyboards.
AWC 433 - The Pajamas of Apple Watch Bands
Looks like 2023 will be the year of the AR/VR headset for Apple, Micro LED display may be coming the the watch, Apple develops more custom chips and Apple struggles with patent infringement on the Apple Watch that may cause an import ban. Plus reviews of Nuphy keyboard upgrades and Waterllama app
AWC 432 - Siri Take the Wheel
Apple loses bid for NFL Sunday Ticket, tracking stress with the Apple Watch and a cool new patent for the Apple Pencil. Plus what we liked best in 2022 and a look ahead at what to expect from Apple in 2023.
AWC 431 - Double Tap Tips
Apple unveils Ring in the New Year Activity Challenge, NFL Sunday Ticket may not be in Apple’s future, Apple scales back Mac Pro plans and another great round of Apple Watch tips.
AWC 430 - A Pickup Truck and Whiskey
Apple’s car plans and AR headset get more realistic, future Apple chips will be made in Arizona with a new factory, skiers trigger false crash detection, Apples 2022 app awards and dumpster diving for Apple products. Plus reviews of Nomads new Ultra Orange iPhone case and watch band, Open AI chat GPT and a FIFA documentary.
AWC 429 - Fauxtanium
Apple’s Emergency SOS Satellite feature launches, new Apple Watch apps from Spotify and Audible, future Apple chips may come from Arizona and features still coming to WatchOS 9 and Apple Watch. Plus reviews of several Apple Watch Faces, Ocean and Alpine band styles from Kiwi-Bands and Amazon dealers.
AWC 428 - Sweatpants with Extra Style
Apples 4th Quarter earnings are in, Apple services pass 900 million subscribers as Apple raises prices, more Apple VP’s leaving, a 16” iPad may be coming, Pantone charges for using color in Adobe apps and how you talk to Siri may be changing. Plus reviews of Apple Trail Loop watch bands, wireless charging stations from Amazon and an update on cost of owning a Mach-E electric car.
AWC 427 - Roller Coaster Mode
New iPads and Apple TV, plus updates to WatchOS9, changing the color of your Apple Watch Ultra, Apple raises prices on services, a new activity challenge, plus a fun round of Apple Watch Tips.
AWC 426 - You Missed a Spot
We’ve had a few weeks with our new watches, we’ll share what we like. And there’s an Ultra watch teardown, durability testing and some screen and microphone issues. Also it turns out the Apple Watch Ultra GPS is super accurate for lawn mowing…who knew? Plus reviews of the Apple Alpine and Ocean Bands and Now Playing Plus app.
AWC 425 - A Watchable Watch
It’s Apple Watch Day and we have the Series 8 and the new Ultra in hand to give our first impressions of all the great new features
AWC 424 - Find My Satellite
Apples Far Out event gave us new iPhones, new AirPods, 3 new Apple Watches and we talk all about them in an Ultra episode.
AWC 423 - Far Out Friday
Apple sends invitations to a Far Out event September 7th, we’ll talk about what to expect, Apple shifts some iPhone and watch production to Vietnam, patents on future ceramic iPhones and Apple Watches and a new way to size watch bands. Plus a review of Watch Catch Game, the Apple TV experience, and an App or Crap.
AWC 422 - Squid Game of Thrones
Apple begins production for upcoming September event, the new Apple Watch Series 8 Pro may be bigger than we thought, the Series 7 Edition is sold out in the U.S., iPadOS will be delayed and HBO Max and Discovery+ merge. Plus reviews of Race Route feature in WatchOS 9, Light and Magic documentary and using Handoff and the Touch Bar.
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