The Apple Watch is more than just a stylish accessory — it’s a powerful tool that keeps you connected, tracks your fitness, and helps you stay organized throughout the day. However, to unlock its full potential, you must first pair your Apple Watch with your iPhone. Whether you're setting up a brand-new Apple Watch or reconnecting after a reset, the process is straightforward. This article will walk you through the essential steps to successfully pair your Apple Watch with your iPhone.
Before you start, make sure your devices meet the necessary requirements:
Once both devices are ready, follow these steps:
The simplest way to pair is by using your iPhone’s camera:
If you prefer or if the camera method doesn’t work, you can choose Pair Manually by tapping the small “i” icon on the Watch and entering the six-digit code displayed.
After pairing, you will be guided through several setup options:
You will also have the opportunity to configure additional settings, such as:
The final step is syncing your Apple Watch with your iPhone. This process can take a few minutes, depending on how much data you have.
Once syncing is complete:
If you encounter problems during pairing:
A new report suggests macOS 26 will drop support for an additional Intel Mac model: the 2020 13-inch MacBook Pro with two Thunderbolt ports.
This information comes from a reliable but private X (formerly Twitter) account known for accurate Apple software leaks. The source expressed some doubt about the exclusion, but noted it aligns with Apple’s likely hardware cutoff strategy.
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The 2-port 2020 MacBook Pro uses an older 8th-generation Intel processor—the same architecture used in 2018 models—unlike the 4-port variant of the same year, which features 10th-generation Intel chips. Prior rumors indicated that Apple would drop support for the 2018 MacBook Pros, making this latest report consistent with that logic.
If accurate, macOS 26 will reportedly support the following models:
The following Intel Macs are now rumored to lose support:
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This raises questions about the fate of 2019 MacBook Pro models, which use similar 8th- and 9th-gen Intel chips. If Apple excludes the 2020 2-port model, it’s unclear whether the 2019 lineup will remain supported, though the decision may hinge on internal performance benchmarks or usage statistics.
If you're using macOS 13 (Ventura) or later, Apple allows you to use a nearby iPhone as your Mac's microphone input through the Continuity Camera feature. This works wirelessly and requires that both devices are signed into the same Apple ID.
To enable the iPhone as a microphone input, go to your Mac’s Apple menu and open System Settings. Navigate to Sound, then under the Input tab, select your iPhone—it will appear as a device labeled with "Continuity Camera." Once selected, the iPhone will emit a sound and display a confirmation screen indicating that it's connected.
You can pause or disconnect the microphone input from the iPhone at any time directly from the iPhone screen. The connection works without transmitting video and is supported on devices running iOS 16 or later.
On May 14, Brazilian antitrust regulator CADE voted unanimously to maintain a provisional measure requiring Apple to loosen restrictions on how iOS developers offer services and handle payments in their apps. The measure follows a 2022 investigation prompted by a complaint from Mercado Libre.
Apple’s policy requires iOS developers to use its in-app payment system, which charges up to 30% in commissions and prohibits developers from informing users about alternative payment methods. CADE’s technical staff concluded that this practice violates Brazil’s competition laws by restricting consumer choice and disadvantaging developers.
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The ruling extends the compliance deadline to 90 days, up from the original 20 days set in November 2023, and requires Apple to allow alternative payment methods and give developers more freedom in communicating with users.
In his remarks on Wednesday, CADE’s lead councilor Victor Oliveira criticized Apple’s defense as “inconsistent,” arguing that the company selectively enforces its rules, which he described as a “tying strategy” that distorts competition. He also referenced similar antitrust cases involving Apple in the U.S., Japan, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
“The justifications Apple has presented so far don’t hold up,” Oliveira said, noting that some apps are exempt from the full 30% commission.
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Since iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra in 2017, Apple devices have been able to share Wi-Fi passwords. This feature allows one device to prompt another to share connection details, but it has not worked on captive or commercial networks, like those found in hotels, trains, and other public establishments.
According to Bloomberg, Apple is now developing a way to extend this capability to such networks, potentially allowing users to connect multiple devices automatically after signing in once. For standard Wi-Fi networks, once a user fills in their details on one device, others can join without re-entering credentials.
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It is unclear how this might work for networks with device limits, like those in some hotels that restrict access to two devices. These systems often block additional connections or require a manual switch between devices, which could complicate seamless sharing.
While this approach could simplify network access, it also raises potential security concerns, given past issues with Wi-Fi password sharing.