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Make your Apple Watch your new best friend!From accessing messages to getting quick directions, the latest smart watches do a whole lot more than just tell time. And the latest version of the Apple Watch is one of the most powerful iterations of these handy devices you can own.In Apple Watch For Dummies, you'll get step-by-step guidance on how to use all the best features of the Apple Watch. You'll learn how to make payments with a flick of your wrist using Apple Pay, keep track of your activity and sleep, monitor your heart health in real time, and even turn your watch into a digital walkie-talkie.This easy-to-read guide will also show you how to:* Stay in touch by sending and receiving text messages and emails with your Apple Watch* Track your fitness and sleep with Apple Watch, and have it monitor your health and even detect a sudden fall* Learn how to stream Apple Music playlists and podcasts to wireless headphones* Customize your watch face to look exactly the way you want it to look, from retro-chic to futuristic funApple Watch For Dummies is a must-read resource for Apple enthusiasts everywhere. Whether you're an Apple Watch newbie or you've been using one since they first came out and just need a refresher, this book has everything you need to get the most out of one of the coolest pieces of wearable tech on the market today.
List of contents
Introduction 1Part 1: Getting to Know Apple Watch 5Chapter 1: Watch This: Introducing Apple Watch 7Chapter 2: Time Out: Setting Up Your Apple Watch 33Chapter 3: Control Freak: Mastering Apple Watch's Interface and Apps 61Part 2: Just the Tasks, Ma'am! 91Chapter 4: It's About Time: Setting Watch Faces, Alarms, Timers, and More 93Chapter 5: Keep in Touch: Using Apple Watch for Calls, Texts, and More 145Chapter 6: In the Know: Staying Informed with Apple Watch 181Part 3: It's All in the Wrist 225Chapter 7: Siri Supersized: Gaining the Most from Your Personal Assistant 227Chapter 8: Apple Watch As Your Workout Buddy and Digital Doctor 247Chapter 9: Mucho Media: Managing Your Music, Movies, Apple TV, and More 301Chapter 10: Making Mobile Payments with Apple Watch Controlling Your Smart Home 327Part 4: More Apple Watch Tips and Tricks 353Chapter 11: App It Up: Customizing Apple Watch with Awesome Apps and More 355Chapter 12: Extra! Extra! Having Fun with Apple Watch 371Part 5: The Part of Tens 385Chapter 13: Ten Cool Things to Do with Your Apple Watch 387Index 397
About the author
Marc Saltzman is a freelance journalist, author, lecturer, consultant, and radio and TV personality. He's written for CNN.com and USAToday.com and appeared on "The Today Show," "CBS Early Show," "Access Hollywood," and "Entertainment Tonight." He is the host of "Tech Talk With Marc Saltzman."
Summary
Make your Apple Watch your new best friend!
From accessing messages to getting quick directions, the latest smart watches do a whole lot more than just tell time. And the latest version of the Apple Watch is one of the most powerful iterations of these handy devices you can own.
In Apple Watch For Dummies, you'll get step-by-step guidance on how to use all the best features of the Apple Watch. You'll learn how to make payments with a flick of your wrist using Apple Pay, keep track of your activity and sleep, monitor your heart health in real time, and even turn your watch into a digital walkie-talkie.
This easy-to-read guide will also show you how to:
* Stay in touch by sending and receiving text messages and emails with your Apple Watch
* Track your fitness and sleep with Apple Watch, and have it monitor your health and even detect a sudden fall
* Learn how to stream Apple Music playlists and podcasts to wireless headphones
* Customize your watch face to look exactly the way you want it to look, from retro-chic to futuristic fun
Apple Watch For Dummies is a must-read resource for Apple enthusiasts everywhere. Whether you're an Apple Watch newbie or you've been using one since they first came out and just need a refresher, this book has everything you need to get the most out of one of the coolest pieces of wearable tech on the market today.
