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Dave Johnson

Dave Johnson is the editor-in-chief at GeeksModo where he oversees all of site’s evergreen content to ensure it’s up to date with the latest information. Hailing from New Jersey in the US, he has over seven years of experience in the tech journalism space and holds a degree in English Literature. In his spare time, Dave can found checking out the latest video games, immersing himself in his favorite sporting pastime of football, and petting every dog he comes across in the outside world.

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On an Apple Watch Series model, the Depth app showing the current depth, time underwater, water temperature, and the maximum depth of the dive. Markers along the left side indicate the depth in feet from 0 to 20. Markers along the right side indicate the depth in meters from 0 to 6.

How to configure the Depth app on Apple Watch

by Dave Johnson
You can configure the Depth app on Apple Watch, choose depth and temperature units, and set it to open automatically or manually.
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The Apple Watch screen showing the sliders for Medical ID, Compass Backtrack, and Emergency Call. The Power button is at the top right.

What to do if you forget your Apple Watch passcode

by Dave Johnson
You can reset Apple Watch if you forget your passcode, from the watch or your paired iPhone, and then set it up again.
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The Sounds and Haptics screen in Settings.

How to choose alert sounds and haptics on Apple Watch

by Dave Johnson
You can choose alert sounds and haptics on Apple Watch, preview each tone and its haptic pattern, and set sounds for ringtones and texts.
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The Phone app showing call options. The Answer on iPhone button is at the top and a suggested reply is below.

How to make calls on Apple Watch

by Dave Johnson
You can make phone and FaceTime audio calls on Apple Watch, start Group FaceTime calls from Messages, and set up Wi-Fi calling.
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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

by Dave Johnson
You can control Apple Watch with your iPhone using Apple Watch Mirroring and assistive features like Voice Control and Switch Control.
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An iPhone with the AssistiveTouch menu visible, showing controls for Notification Center, Device, Control Center, Home, Gestures, and Custom.

How to use AssistiveTouch on Apple Watch

by Dave Johnson
You can use AssistiveTouch on Apple Watch to control it with hand gestures, use the Motion Pointer, and run quick actions.
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The Wallet screen, showing multiple cards and passes.

How to set up cards and passes in Wallet on Apple Watch

by Dave Johnson
You can set up cards and passes in Wallet on Apple Watch, from debit and credit cards to transit cards, IDs, and keys, and rearrange them.
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The iPhone Lock Screen showing the time and date near the top and icons for the Flashlight and Camera near the bottom.

How to unlock your iPhone with Apple Watch

by Dave Johnson
You can unlock your iPhone with Apple Watch when Face ID can't recognize your face, by turning on Unlock With Apple Watch.
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A screen in the Music app showing the Home tab.

How to add music to Apple Watch

by Dave Johnson
You can add music to Apple Watch with the Apple Watch app on iPhone or the Music app, and listen even without your iPhone.
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A screen in the Vitals app showing overnight health metrics.

How to get started with health features on Apple Watch

by Dave Johnson
You can get started with health features on Apple Watch to track sleep, heart health, medications, state of mind, and your menstrual cycle.
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