Surprising things you can
do on your Apple watch
When you want to put a new spin on everyday
activities, it’s all in the wrist
Play chess
The free Chess app works on the
Watch, so you can play against the
computer or online opponents on your
wrist. There are puzzles graded for skill
level, analysis, videos, and interactive
lessons to improve your play. If the boss
catches you, at least you'll look clever.
Add an
animated face
In the Watch app’s Face Gallery, tap Photos;
under Content tick Photos and select a Live
Photo. This will be available to choose as a
face on your Watch. You can use an app like
Giphy to convert a GIF to a Live Photo; edit
it, and set the Key Photo to the last frame.Ask the 8-ball
Mattel’s Magic 8 Ball is so famous,
they’re making a film based on it. This is not
Mattel’s Magic 8 Ball, but the unrelated,
pixelated Magic 8 Bit 8 Ball app (free with
ads, ad–free for $1.99). Open it on your
Watch, and get the answers to all your
questions. Well, ‘answers’ is a strong word.Memo to self
Open the Drafts app on your
Watch to dictate, or Scribble a note to
yourself. This is automatically synced to
your iPhone and can be instantly copied,
shared, or transferred to other apps.
The app is free, with an optional fee per
month subscription for extra features,
including automation.Work out the tip
Not only is the Calculator app
now in watchOS 6, it also has a Tip button.
Tap this, turn the Crown to set the
percentage, and you can then set the
number of diners if you’re splitting the
bill. Don’t need that? Hard–press Tip,
and it will switch it straight to %.Go
stargazing
Night Sky is one of a number
of apps that offers an
augmented reality guide to
the heavens. The app
displays info and diagrams
aligned with the actual sky
where you are. Unusually, it
works on the Watch. The
app is free, with paid
subscriptions for non–
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