Vanessa is a lead writer at CNET, reviewing and writing about the latest smartwatches and fitness trackers. She joined the brand first as an on-camera reporter for CNET's Spanish-language site, then ...

There are countless online guides offering to help you stretch your Apple Watch’s battery life, generally by turning off all the flashiest features. But I wanted to be more scientific about it. I ...

With watchOS 26, Apple is upgrading the battery monitoring features on the Apple Watch. The system will observe your average usage patterns, and notify you if your watch battery is draining faster ...

If your Apple Watch stops charging at 80%, it is not a malfunction but a deliberate feature designed to protect your battery. Known as optimized battery charging, this functionality helps extend the ...