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Kevin Hollington

Kevin Hollington is a seasoned tech journalist based in Los Angeles with a penchant for all things Apple. He started writing about Apple products in 2007 and it’s been a love affair ever since. He has spent over a decade testing and writing about iPhones, iPads, Macs, and other Apple products. In his spare time, he likes nothing more than catching up with the latest news and sports podcasts on the beach.

Kevin Hollington's Articles

A screen in the Translate app showing an English phrase at the top translated to Spanish at the bottom.

How to translate text and voice on Apple Watch

by Kevin Hollington
You can translate text and voice on Apple Watch in the Translate app, download languages for offline use, and save favorite translations.
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Apple Watch showing a conversation in the Messages app. A suggestion to share a location is at the bottom of the screen.

How to write messages on Apple Watch

by Kevin Hollington
You can write messages on Apple Watch, start a conversation, send stickers, GIFs, and audio clips, and share your location.
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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.

Apple Watch safety features: Check In, Fall Detection, Emergency SOS, and more

by Kevin Hollington
You can use safety features on Apple Watch, like Check In, Medical ID, Emergency SOS, Fall Detection, Crash Detection, and the siren.
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Siren counting down. Near the top is the battery charge, in the middle is a Play button, and at the bottom is the Emergency Call slider.

How to activate the siren on Apple Watch Ultra

by Kevin Hollington
You can activate the siren on Apple Watch Ultra with the Action button, side button, Siren app, or Siri to attract help in an emergency.
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The Reminders app showing a grocery list.

How to use reminders on Apple Watch

by Kevin Hollington
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.
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A Wallet screen showing a custom pass with editable fields.

How to use cards and passes in Wallet on Apple Watch

by Kevin Hollington
You can use cards and passes in Wallet on Apple Watch, present a code or pass to a reader, and set a card to be selected automatically.
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Status icons in Control Center showing iPhone connected, Location Services, Silent Mode, and Do Not Disturb.

How to check the status of Apple Watch

by Kevin Hollington
You can check the status of Apple Watch with the icons at the top of the watch face and in Control Center, and learn what each icon means.
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The Health Details screen, which includes fields for name, birth date, blood type, and other information.

How to update your health details on Apple Watch

by Kevin Hollington
You can update your health details on Apple Watch, like height, weight, and wheelchair status, to make calorie and distance data more accurate.
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A screen in the Vitals app showing overnight health metrics.

How to track your vitals on Apple Watch

by Kevin Hollington
You can track your vitals on Apple Watch in the Vitals app, view overnight and daytime health metrics, and get notified when they change.
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The battery level in Control Center.

How to check battery health and usage on Apple Watch

by Kevin Hollington
You can check battery health and usage on Apple Watch, see the battery level in Control Center or on the watch face, and view charging history.
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