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Apple Watch Series 6 (44mm) currently $100 off at Costco

Costco Canada currently has the Apple Watch Series 6 (44mm) discounted, as shared by RedFlagDeals user ‘frozatio.’

The watch, which is regularly available for $499 is currently listed for $399, marking a $100 discount.

It’s worth noting that only the 44mm GPS variant in the Product(RED) colourway is currently discounted.

The Series 6 watch features a 1.78-inch Always-on Retina LTPO OLED 448 x 368 pixel resolution display and runs on Apple’s S6 chipset, alongside staple features like  SpO2 detection, ECG, sleep data, fitness tracking and more.

In his review of the Apple Watch Series 6, MobileSyrup managing editor Patrick O’Rourke gave the smartwatch an 8/10 rating.

Purchase the Apple Watch Series 6 44mm GPS variant in the Product(RED) for $399 here.

Source: RedFlagDeals ‘frozatio’

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Apple Watch Series 6 is $130 off on Amazon

The 2020-released Apple Watch Series 6 is currently on sale at Amazon.

Regularly available for $529.99, the 40mm GPS variant of the smartwatch is currently available for $399.99, marking a $130 or 25 percent discount.

It’s worth noting that only the 40mm GPS variant in the Product(RED) colourway is currently discounted.

The 2020-released smartwatch runs on Apple’s S6 chipset and features a 1.78-inch Always-on Retina LTPO OLED 448 x 368 pixel resolution display with all the features we’ve grown to love, including SpO2 detection, ECG, sleep data, fitness tracking and more.

In his review of the Apple Watch Series 6, MobileSyrup managing editor Patrick O’Rourke gave the smartwatch an 8/10 rating.

Follow the link below to purchase the Apple Watch 40mm GPS variant in the Product(RED) from Amazon for $399.99.


Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS, 40mm) - Product(RED) - Aluminum Case with Product(RED) - Sport Band


Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS, 40mm) – Product(RED) – Aluminum Case with Product(RED) – Sport Band

$399.99


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05/20/2022 12:03 am GMT

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Apple launches repair program for Apple Watch Series 6 blank screen issue

Apple has launched a new service program for Apple Watch Series 6 smartwatches suffering from blank screen problems. The tech giant says that affected Series 6 owners can request a free repair directly through Apple or an authorized repair provider.

According to Apple, only a small number of 40mm Apple Watch Series 6 models suffer from this issue, which turns the wearable’s display blank permanently. Series 6 smartwatches affected by the issue were manufactured between April and September 2021.

If you want to check if your Series 6 is eligible for a repair, you can enter its serial number on Apple’s website. Apple says that the program covers the Series 6 for two years after the purchase of the smartwatch. The 44mm Apple Watch Series 6 is not affected by this issue.

For more on the Apple Watch Series 6, check out my review of the smartwatch from back in 2020.

Source: Apple Via: 9to5Mac

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Apple launches Apple Watch Series 6 repair program, addressing blank screen issue

Apple is launching its new repair program for the Apple Watch Series 6. This comes as a way to service those experiencing an issue where the watch displays a permanent blank screen.

The iPhone maker confirms that a “very small percentage” of 40mm Apple Watch Series 6 devices exhibit an issue where the screen goes blank. Apple states that these devices were manufactured between April 2021 and September 2021.

As a result, the company is opening a service program to repair any affected device. Those experiencing issues with their Apple Watch Series 6 are able to see if their device is eligible for the program on Apple’s website.

If eligible Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider provides free service to the device. To do so, the user needs to be examined. Users can either go into an Authorized Service Provider or make an appointment at an Apple Store. Alternatively, the device can be sent to an Apple Repair Centre.

The repair program covers eligible models for two years following the first retail sale of the device. However, the worldwide Apple program does not extend the standard warranty of the device.

Note that the issues don’t appear to be widespread. It appears as though this is an uncommon issue. Nonetheless, it’s good to see Apple addressing the issue for those experiencing a problem with their Apple Watch Series 6.

Source: Apple Via: MacRumors

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Some Apple Watch Series 7 users reporting charging issues following watchOS 8.3 update

Some Apple Watch Series 7 users are reporting experiencing charging issues with the smartwatch after updating to watchOS 8.3.

The reports, which appeared on Reddit, Apple’s Support Community and MacRumors’ forums, state that the charging problem seems to mostly be related to third-party chargers no longer working with the Series 7.

In the Reddit post below, user ‘ashfleeburgooben‘ outlines how their 3rd-party charger only charged their Apple watch by roughly 2 percent in an hour.

Some users describe a situation where the Apple Watch Series 7 charges for a few minutes before suddenly stopping. The issue doesn’t seem to be tied to a specific third-party charger brand and instead affects several companies’ devices, including notable names like Belkin. While most of the forum posts related to the issue seem to be tied to the Series 7, there are some reports regarding the Apple Watch Series 6 too.

This is the second time reports regarding Apple Watch charging issues have surfaced in the last few months, though Apple claims to have fixed the problem with watchOS 8.1.1.

For what it’s worth, my Series 7 still appears to be charging normally on my several third-party Apple Watch chargers.

Source: Reddit, Apple Support Community, MacRumors

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Apple Watch Series 7 is now available for pre-order

The Apple Watch Series 7 is now available to pre-order starting at $529 as of 8am ET/5am PT.

While Apple announced the Apple Watch Series 7 alongside the iPhone 13 lineup earlier last month, the wearable’s specific release date and pre-order availability wasn’t revealed until last week. Shipping for the Apple Watch Series 7 starts on October 15th.

The Apple Watch Series 7 features a softer and rounder build and larger display when compared to the Series 6. Other changes include a 70 percent brighter always-on display and IP6X dust resistance.

The Series 7 will be available in five aluminum case finishes: ‘Product Red,’ ‘Refined Blue,’ ‘Midnight,’ ‘Starlight’ and ‘Green.’ Stainless steel Series 7 variants are ‘Silver,’ ‘Graphite’ and ‘Gold,’ along with an ‘Apple Watch Edition’ in ‘Titanium’ and ‘Black Titanium.’

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Surprise, the Apple Watch Series 7 works with older Watch Bands

Even though there was concern from some people (including myself) that the Apple Watch Series 7 wouldn’t work with older Apple Watch bands, that didn’t turn out to be true — likely because the often rumoured flat-edged redesign didn’t actually happen.

New Apple Watch Bands revealed shortly after Apple’s ‘California Streaming’ event — like the Marigold Sport Band, for example — list that they are Series 7-compatible despite the watch’s 1mm increase to 41mm and 45mm, respectively. New 41mm Watch Bands are also compatible with 38mm and 40mm Apple Watches, and 45mm Watch Bands work with the 42mm and 44mm versions of the wearable.

The Apple Watch Series 7 is mostly a pretty expected update to the Series 6. It features a slightly larger screen, slimmer bezels and a more curved body,

The image above is the easiest way to show the differences between the Series 7, Series 6 and Series 3, Apple’s current smartwatch lineup.