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Apple Watch users can now stream tunes from Spotify without the help of an iPhone. The Spotify app has added support for stand alone streaming over Wi-Fi or a cellular data connection. This means Spotify is truly untethered from its dependence on a paired iPhone.
Family Setup brings the health and safety features of Apple Watch to kids or older family members without an iPhone. The Apple Watch can be set up using a parent's iPhone, allowing kids to send messages, track activities, make phone calls, and use Maps or Siri directly from their wrist.
Family Setup for Apple Watch requires the following:
You can track your steps with your Apple Watch if it is paired with your iPhone. Once paired with your phone, your Apple Watch will automatically keep track of your distance, flights climbed, and allow you to see daily, monthly, and yearly trends. Follow these steps on your Apple Watch to track your daily progress:
Apple Watch bands are interchangeable between different series, however you must check the case size. Apple Watch bands can be swapped as follows:
The first-generation Apple Watch SE announced on September 15, 2020 is listed as "water resistant up to 50 meters."
Like its predecessors, the Apple Watch Series 6 is listed as "water resistant" and includes automatic handwashing detection with countdown thanks to watchOS 7.
