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GeeksModo Story Archive - October 2026

Illustration of Apple Watch with an arrow pointing to the Action button on the left side.

How to use the Action button on Apple Watch Ultra models

You can use the Action button on Apple Watch Ultra models to start a workout, mark a waypoint, or begin a dive, and change its function.
An iPhone and Apple Watch, side by side. The iPhone screen shows "Apple Watch is Syncing." The Apple Watch shows syncing progress.

How to control Apple Watch with your iPhone

You can control Apple Watch with your iPhone using Apple Watch Mirroring and assistive features like Voice Control and Switch Control.
The Now Playing screen showing media on Apple Watch and on iPhone.

How to control nearby devices with your Apple Watch

You can control nearby devices like your iPhone or iPad with Apple Watch, using buttons for the Home button, App Switcher, and Control Center.
An iPhone with information about how to create a Personal Voice.

How to type to speak using Live Speech on Apple Watch

You can type to speak using Live Speech on Apple Watch, in person or on calls, and use your Personal Voice.
The Siri app showing two conversations. A button to start a new conversation appears at the bottom of the screen.

How to use accessibility features with Siri on Apple Watch

You can use accessibility features with Siri on Apple Watch, set how long Siri waits for you to finish speaking, and type to Siri.
Information about a stock in the Stocks app. A large graph showing the stock's price over a year appears in the center.

How to track stocks on Apple Watch

You can track stocks on Apple Watch, see stock data from your iPhone, add, remove, or reorder stocks, and choose data metrics.
An inbox in the Mail app showing two emails. The back button is at the top-left and the compose button is at the bottom-right.

How to read and write mail on Apple Watch

You can read and write mail on Apple Watch, send quick replies, archive, flag, or delete messages, and change Mail settings.
The App Switcher on iPhone showing a handoff notification at the bottom of the screen.

How to hand off tasks from Apple Watch

You can hand off tasks from Apple Watch to your iPhone with Handoff, then continue them from the App Switcher, like replying to email.
A note for a family vacation.

How to take notes on Apple Watch

You can take notes on Apple Watch, create, view, pin, and delete them, and keep them up to date on all your devices with iCloud.
The Reminders app showing a grocery list.

How to use reminders on Apple Watch

You can use reminders on Apple Watch to view lists, add and edit items, mark them complete, and keep them up to date with iCloud.