Monthly Archives: March 2019

Puro Sound Labs PuroQuiet review: These headphones are designed to protect children's hearing

Puro Sound Labs PuroQuiet review: These headphones are designed to protect children’s hearing

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The active noise cancellation works very well at keeping ambient noise from intruding, and it significantly improves the sound quality to boot.

I am a stong advocate for protecting your hearing from noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). This is a bigger problem today than ever before, especially since so many people listen to music from their portable devices on headphones, often cranking the volume to unsafe levels.
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Cooler Master MM830 review: Its gimmicks are unnecessary flair

Cooler Master MM830 review: Its gimmicks are unnecessary flair

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It’s got a D-pad and an OLED, but it’s the basics that will win you over.

Cooler Master is experimenting, and I’m excited. In the past year, we’ve written about the company’s MK850 keyboard and its analog WASD keys, which could change the entire gaming keyboard landscape and how PC gamers play. No pressure or anything.

We’ll be reviewing that soon. But today we’re looking at Cooler Master’s MM830, a mouse with a similarly lofty pitch—though the reality isn’t anything we haven’t seen before.
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https://www.pcworld.com/article/3346144/cooler-master-mm830-gaming-mouse-review.html

Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE Review

Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE Review

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 Samyang’s 85mm f/1.4 lens for Sony FE-Mount and E-Mount cameras, with AF, and full-frame coverage.

The 85mm f/1.4 lens is a classic focal length, long considered the ideal for portraiture, along with landscapes, close up sports and low light photography. Lenses slightly longer than the standard for a format have also traditionally been the pinnacle of optical quality within a range. Samyang have been building an enviable reputation for quality lenses, first in manual focus, more recently moving successfully into AF and now also encompassing the full frame mirrorless Sony cameras. Let’s have a closer look, using the 24MP Sony Alpha A7 III body.
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https://www.ephotozine.com/article/samyang-af-85mm-f-1-4-fe-review-33409

Magic Leap hands-on: Magic, sure, but augmented reality is still a long way away from mass consumption

Magic Leap hands-on: Magic, sure, but augmented reality is still a long way away from mass consumption

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We’re talking five or ten years at least, I think.

Here are two seemingly contradictory statements: 1) Magic Leap is really neat. 2) You absolutely should not buy one right now. Try one? Sure. But spend over $2,000 to own one yourself? Doubtful, even for early adopters and gadget geeks.

Last week at the Game Developers Conference I finally had a chance to go hands-on with the Magic Leap One for the first time. Then this week, Magic Leap announced you’ll be able to purchase its debut headset in certain AT&T stores starting in April, crossing from a niche product intended for developers to a (somewhat) consumer-facing product.
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https://www.pcworld.com/article/3384701/magic-leap-hands-on-augmented-reality.html

2019 MV Agusta Dragster 800 RR America First Look (200 Built)

2019 MV Agusta Dragster 800 RR America First Look (200 Built)

Motorcycles,

One of the most iconic motorcycle models in MV Agusta’s storied history is the America of the 1970s. Instantly distinctive, certain America examples can demand a six-figure price at auction.

The 2019 MV Agusta Dragster 800 RR America pays homage to the original, featuring paint and graphics that celebrate to colors of the United States flag.

Behind the 2019 MV Agusta Dragster 800 RR America is the Castiglioni Research Center in the Republic on San Marino, which was founded by Claudio Castiglioni over 25 years ago. CRC is MV Agusta’s R&D department, with 40 employees who have an eye to the future, as well as the past.
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https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2019/03/29/2019-mv-agusta-dragster-800-rr-america-first-look-200-built/

Samsung Galaxy M10 review

Samsung Galaxy M10 review

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Introduction

After making a couple of adjustments to its strategy, Samsung is finally ready to make a comeback to the low-end and mid-range markets. Enter the Galaxy M-series – the Galaxy M10, in particular. The phone is the cheapest from the lineup while trying to cover all of the basics. But it’s going to be tough in India where the M10 is aimed at. We’ve got a couple of Chinese makers closing in on both sides so the competition is heating up.
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https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m10-review-1913.php

HP Pavilion x360 Convertible Review

HP Pavilion x360 Convertible Review

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For individuals on the go, convertible laptops are heaven-sent. Combining a tablet and notebook into one lessens the number of items to pack in bags, making it convenient for everyone, especially for digital creatives. Enter the HP Pavilion x360 Convertible, a premium convertible laptop from HP. Here’s our take on it.
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https://www.yugatech.com/laptop/hp-pavilion-x360-convertible-review/#sthash.HpJjPI5I.dpbs#zUwxbfujyl6dU0OX.97

How to use your Fitbit with Alexa and Amazon Echo speakers

How to use your Fitbit with Alexa and Amazon Echo speakers

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Everything you need to know about pairing your Fitbit with the smart assistant

There’s an Alexa skill for almost everything now, but Fitbit was among the first companies to spot the potential of integrating its fitness trackers with the voice-controlled personal assistant built into Amazon Echo speakers.

Since then, the range of Fitbit trackers available has grown to include smartwatches, and Alexa is pretty much everywhere. Still, the simple method of pairing any Fitbit device with Alexa remains the same.
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https://www.wareable.com/fitbit/how-to-pair-fitbit-with-alexa-7125

Top 5 Reasons to BUY or NOT buy the ASUS ROG GL704 (SCAR II / HERO II)!

Top 5 Reasons to BUY or NOT buy the ASUS ROG GL704 (SCAR II / HERO II)!

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ASUS refreshed its ROG GL704 series with the latest RTX GPUs and of course, we got one for an in-depth review in our laboratory. If you’re in a hurry, here’s a quick list of the most important pros and cons we noted.

4 reasons to buy ASUS ROG GL704 (SCAR II / HERO II)

1. Lots of upgrade options

Once you remove the bottom plate, you’ll have the chance to easily upgrade or service all of the main components. GL704’s internal storage relies on SATA slot for HDD/SSD + M.2 PCIe NVMe and the RAM can be upgraded to 32GB using the two DIMM slots.
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https://laptopmedia.com/highlights/top-5-reasons-to-buy-or-not-buy-the-asus-rog-gl704-scar-ii-hero-ii/

2019 Ford Everest Titanium Bi-Turbo Review : Road Test

2019 Ford Everest Titanium Bi-Turbo Review : Road Test

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What better way to test the refreshed Ford Everest and its new twin-turbo diesel engine than in the wilds of Tasmania’s Bruny Island?

Not the usual road test

Most road tests are conducted over a week on home turf using well-known roads that provide repeatability and context.

So now for something completely different.
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https://www.motoring.com.au/ford-everest-titanium-bi-turbo-2019-review-117712/

Apple AirPower axed

Apple AirPower axed

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Apple has canceled AirPower, throwing in the towel on the wireless charging pad after finding the tech experience it had promised was just too much to actually deliver. Announced back in September 2017, AirPower was to be the Cupertino firm’s late-but-triumphant entrant into the wireless charging space, boasting multi-device flexibility with none of the positioning headaches rival chargers suffered.
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https://www.slashgear.com/apple-airpower-axed-29571568/

Valve's long-awaited VR headset is coming, and it's called the Valve Index

Valve’s long-awaited VR headset is coming, and it’s called the Valve Index

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All will be revealed in May

Well this is a nice way to finish off the week. Valve has just dropped a massive tease for a VR headset, following months of rumors that the company was working on a rival to the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.

Valve dropped a teaser of the new headset, called the Valve Index – which looks very similar to the one that leaked last year – on its website and the tagline “Upgrade your experience”. Below that it says “May 2019”, which is presumably when we’ll learn more.
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https://www.wareable.com/vr/valve-index-release-date-price-specs-7127

All the Incoming Foldable Phones of 2019

All the Incoming Foldable Phones of 2019

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With Google betting on a foldable future for Android, it seems all phone manufacturers are getting these type of devices ready. Even Apple is reportedly looking into this form factor (though probably not this year) that offers the convenience of extreme portability when folded and a larger screen whenever you need it.

Clearly, foldable phones and the return of the slider phone will be the hottest trends this year. Here’s a look at the flexible phones that have been announced so far, and what we could eventually see.
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https://www.tomsguide.com/us/foldable-phones-release-date,news-28705.html

Fujifilm X-T30, Sony a6400 added to studio test scene

Fujifilm X-T30, Sony a6400 added to studio test scene

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Fujifilm’s X-T30 and Sony’s a6400 are both highly capable midrange cameras, with APS-C sensors, similar resolution, excellent autofocus systems and similar pricing. So how do they stack up in our standard studio test scene? Take a look for yourself while we continue working through our full reviews.
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https://www.dpreview.com/articles/7774764205/fujifilm-x-t30-sony-a6400-added-to-studio-test-scene

Mixcder E9 Review

Mixcder E9 Review

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With an eye on offering premium features for an affordable price, can Mixcder’s E9 over-ear stand out from the budget headphone crowd?

What are the Mixcder E9?

The Mixcder E9 are the latest over-ear headphones from the California–based audio brand, offering Bluetooth and Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) for well under £100.

Travel-friendly and affordable, the E9 aims to bring good performance to the table without breaking the bank, but many headphones before them have tried and failed. Could the E9 be a budget star?
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What’s in Galaxy Note 10 (plus the fold of 11)

What’s in Galaxy Note 10 (plus the fold of 11)

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Today we’re looking at the latest leaked set of Galaxy Note 10 specs with a dash of detail on what’s coming up in 2020. There’s a distinct possibility that the Galaxy Note 11 might open like a book, with a stylus inside for writing on a tablet. It would seem that details from a patent we’ve been investigating recently match up with the plans Samsung’s got in store with the Samsung Galaxy Fold, and the future of the Galaxy Note in its current iteration may fork.
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https://www.slashgear.com/samsung-galaxy-note-10-release-date-specs-concept-11-spen-2019-29571459/

2020 Jeep Gladiator pricing and fuel economy revealed

2020 Jeep Gladiator pricing and fuel economy revealed

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The 2020 Jeep Gladiator will start from $33,545, with a special Gladiator Launch Edition kicking off sales of the long-anticipated truck. Unveiled last November, the 2020 Gladiator is clearly related to its Wrangler sibling, but Jeep insists that it’s more than just an SUV with a bed tacked on the back.

The five foot box, for instance, will hold 95-percent of motorcycles on the market, Jeep claims. All Gladiator models are 4×4, and have the same 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine. That’s good for 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque.
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https://www.slashgear.com/2020-jeep-gladiator-price-availability-epa-fuel-economy-launch-edition-29571474/

10 Most Popular Lenses for Nikon DSLRs

10 Most Popular Lenses for Nikon DSLRs

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Looking to purchase a new lens for your Nikon DSLR, but aren’t sure which one to get? So you’re looking to upgrade your collection, and in search for the best Nikon lenses for your camera?

The lenses you’ll need depend on what you like to shoot. The most popular choices include a telephoto zoom for shooting sports and wildlife; and an ultra-wide-angle zoom for landscapes. Another popular add-on is a ‘fast’ prime lens with a wide aperture rating – ideal for blurring the background in portraiture.
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https://www.dailycameranews.com/2019/03/10-most-popular-lenses-for-nikon-dslrs/

iFixit AirPods 2 teardown is just as ugly as the first

iFixit AirPods 2 teardown is just as ugly as the first

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When the original AirPods first released, iFixit did what it usually does and cracked them open to find out just how repairable they are. The results were not good, as iFixit gave them a dismal repairability rating of 0/10, noting that you couldn’t open them up without damaging them in one way or another. In the end, iFixit said, AirPods were an accessory that were meant to be disposable, which meant that end-user repairs were pretty much out of the question.
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https://www.slashgear.com/ifixit-airpods-2-teardown-is-just-as-ugly-as-the-first-29571439/

2020 Ford Explorer “Mindful Mode” eliminates distractions

2020 Ford Explorer “Mindful Mode” eliminates distractions

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We are all besieged with information on screens today from our phones and tablets to computers at home and in the office. Sometimes people want a break from all the digital clutter in their lives. Ford wants to allow drivers to get that break while behind the wheel of the 2020 Ford Explorer.

Ford has baked in a mode for the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster in the 2020 Explorer that is a Calm Screen dubbed “Mindful Mode.” That mode strips away all the extra stuff on the display and leaves drivers with a clean and clear screen showing minimal data.
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https://www.slashgear.com/2020-ford-explorer-mindful-mode-eliminates-distractions-29571431/

This isn’t our first real look at the Galaxy Note 10 – but it’s still stunning

This isn’t our first real look at the Galaxy Note 10 – but it’s still stunning

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The Samsung Galaxy Fold hasn’t even hit shelves yet, but all eyes are already turning to the company’s next foldable phone effort, with new images imagining what the Galaxy Note 10 might look like if it went with a similarly radical design.

It’s almost certainly wishful thinking, but Samsung’s next flagship phablet – likely called the Galaxy Note 10 – could see the South Korean firm stick with the foldable form factor only recently debuted with the Galaxy Fold.
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Apple Watch heart rate guide: How to use all Apple's HR features

Apple Watch heart rate guide: How to use all Apple’s HR features

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We answer how it works, how accurate it is and what’s new with the Series 4

Over time, the Apple Watch has grown into quite the everyday heart rate monitor, but things have ramped up considerably with the new Series 4 and watchOS 5.

After dipping into some basic heart health through the previous smartwatch – giving users a high heart rate notification and resting heart rate stats – the Apple Watch Series 4 will now feature medical-grade accuracy through ECG monitoring.
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https://www.wareable.com/apple/apple-watch-heart-rate-monitor-guide-340

Samsung Notebook 9 Pro (13-inch, 2019) Review

Samsung Notebook 9 Pro (13-inch, 2019) Review

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If a MacBook and 2-in-1 Windows laptop had a baby, it would be the Samsung Notebook 9 Pro. For a relatively affordable $1,099, Samsung’s latest Notebook offers decent performance and solid battery life packed in a light, premium chassis. And MacBook fans will enjoy its bouncy keys. This 13-inch laptop’s display is dim and the speakers are less than desirable. But overall, the Samsung Notebook 9 Pro is a great 2-in-1 laptop for the price.
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https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/laptops/samsung-notebook-9-pro-13-inch-2019

Camera comparison: Huawei P30 Pro vs S10+, iPhone XS, Pixel 3, Mi 9, Mate 20 Pro

Camera comparison: Huawei P30 Pro vs S10+, iPhone XS, Pixel 3, Mi 9, Mate 20 Pro

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Introduction

Huawei’s been bringing us some of the most meaningful camera innovations in smartphones over the past few years, experimenting with monochrome modules, image stacking, and night mode, off the top of our heads. The Huawei P30 Pro is now official and it’s got a new trick up its sleeve – a periscope telephoto camera.

Huawei P30 Pro camera comparison

We’ve had the chances to review the P30 Pro and you can read all of our findings in the in-depth review here. But the novel camera tech prompted us to do a more in-depth comparison against the other big names on the market.
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https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p30_pro_camera_comparison-review-1912.php

The 2019 Volkswagen Arteon Is Priced Like a True Entry-Luxury Car

The 2019 Volkswagen Arteon Is Priced Like a True Entry-Luxury Car

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It starts more than $10,000 higher than the Passat, but it also looks far more appealing.

After a long wait, the Volkswagen Arteon is just about ready to reach U.S. customers’ hands—which means we now know how much it costs. Its $36,840 starting price may seem high considering it’s more than $10,000 higher than the Passat mid-size sedan’s, but to us, the Arteon’s pricing seems commensurate with its more upscale styling and feature content and its more powerful engine. The VW also lines up nicely with other premium-ish hatchback competitors such as the Kia Stinger (starting at $33,495) and Buick Regal Sportback (which starts at $25,995 but rises to the mid-$30,000s when similarly equipped).
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https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a26972412/2019-volkswagen-arteon-price/

2019 Dell XPS 13 (Whiskey Lake 8th-gen Intel CPUs) Review: Our favourite Windows ultrabook just got better

2019 Dell XPS 13 (Whiskey Lake 8th-gen Intel CPUs) Review: Our favourite Windows ultrabook just got better

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The Dell XPS 13 2018 was a knockout success, earning a Trusted Reviews Recommended award and riding high in our Best Laptops round up for most of last year. It was by no means flawless, with few ports, a not-quite-best-in-class display, and an oddly-placed webcam providing a lovely view of your nostrils, among its sins.

Come 2019, and Dell has justifiably decided not to make significant changes to the XPS 13. Instead, it’s made tiny tweaks flatten out the kinks and keep the ultrabook competitive with the likes of the LG Gram 14Z980 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 2.
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See the Insta 360 Evo camera and Audeze Mobius headphones in Tech of the Week

See the Insta 360 Evo camera and Audeze Mobius headphones in Tech of the Week

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Happy Friday! What do you mean you didn’t get us anything? We’ve got you the greatest weekend gift of all, cameras editor Mark Wilson and deputy editor Alastair Stevenson showing off the latest in technology.

Mark has gotten has hands on the Insta 360 Evo, a 360-degree camera with a tiny form factor. He talks about the camera, and also looking at the world of 360 video, which is useful for a lot more than those draggable videos on YouTube and Facebook.
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https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/see-insta-360-evo-camera-audeze-mobius-headphones-tech-week-3686659

Audio-Technica AT-LP60XBT Review

Audio-Technica AT-LP60XBT Review

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Audio-Technica cuts the cord with this aptX Bluetooth streaming turntable

What is the Audio-Technica AT-LP60XBT?

It’s getting on for three years since Trusted Reviews cast its steely gaze on Audio-Technica’s AT-LP60BT Bluetooth turntable. At the time, our conclusions were that, “it’s pretty good fun”, “Bluetooth streaming works well”, “it looks a bit naff”.

Although streaming turntables are relatively popular, most of the activity in the market has either been at the “dirt cheap” end or a notch or two above the Audio-Technica’s price – which has left the field relatively clear for the AT-LP60BT. Despite this, the company has forged ahead, delivering the AT-LP60XBT.
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https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/audio-technica-lp60-xbt

Sigma announces pricing, availability of its MC-21 SA- and EF- L-mount adapters

Sigma announces pricing, availability of its MC-21 SA- and EF- L-mount adapters

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Earlier this month, at CP+, DPReview got its hands on the Sigma MC-21 adapters, a pair of adapters that allow either Sigma’s SA- or Canon EF-mount lenses to be used on L-mount cameras. At the time we weren’t given details on pricing or availability, but today that changes. Sigma has announced the Sigma MC-21 SA-L and EF-L adapters will be available starting April 2019 for a cost of $169 USD and $249 USD, respectively.
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https://www.dpreview.com/news/6837838631/sigma-announces-pricing-availability-of-its-mc-21-sa-and-ef-l-mount-adapters

How to Install watchOS 5.2 and Upgrade Your Apple Watch

How to Install watchOS 5.2 and Upgrade Your Apple Watch

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Apple released watchOS 5.2 this week with support for AirPods 2, fixes and security updates. It still includes the ECG feature and other heart features introduced with the previous updates. You also get new features as a free upgrade to your Apple Watch. This includes the walkie talkie feature as well as podcasts, better notifications and more if you haven’t already jumped to watchOS 5. This is how to install watchOS 5 or watchOS 5.2 and upgrade your Apple Watch.

Upgrading is an easy process, but it will take a while to complete and you’ll need to make sure you have your charger handy.
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https://www.gottabemobile.com/how-to-install-watchos-5-and-upgrade-your-apple-watch/