Apple products are packed with features, options and hundreds of possibilities. But do you know them all? Over the years, the software for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac has become very complex, time to help you on your way with handy tips for daily use that all Apple users should know.
On our website you will find thousands of iPad and iPhone tips, smart manuals and Apple tips for Mac, Apple Watch and more. With the small tips below you can get started right away. This way you can get the most out of your Apple Products and become a real Pro user.
Helpful Apple tips for Apple Watch Ultra
The Apple Watch Ultra offers some exclusive options and possibilities that cannot be used on other Apple Watch models. For example, the Ultra has a larger and especially brighter screen, but also a larger battery, which makes the battery life significantly longer. In addition, it has an altimeter with a larger range of -500m to 9000 meters. With the regular Apple Watch models, this is 0 to 3000 meters.
Below you will find five handy Apple tips that are exclusive to the Apple Watch Ultra, so you can really get the most out of the watch and become a real Pro user. Click on the tip to read it in full.
Accurate location determination with L1+L5 GPS
Thursday, July 25 • Richard IJzermans
The Apple Watch Ultra, iPhone 14 Pro or later are equipped by Apple with a precise L1+L5 dual-frequency GPS receiver. This dual-frequency GPS not only ensures that workouts are recorded much more accurately, the GPS reception is also much better.
What are the benefits of L1+L5 GPS in an iPhone or Apple Watch Ultra and will this feature also be available on the European continent? In this article we explain how precise location determination with L1+L5 works.
Activate siren in case of emergency
Friday, July 5 • Wesley Fabry
The Apple Watch Ultra is extremely suitable for use during extreme and challenging sports. Mountain climbing and hiking in the wild are also part of this. The ultra also has a siren that you can activate in case of emergency.
The alarm produces a sound of no less than 86 decibels that can be heard up to 180 meters away. This is intended to attract help in an emergency. This way, your expedition members can hopefully help you in time.
Customize and personalize action button
Thursday, June 27 • Wesley Fabry
The Apple Watch Ultra is designed to be easier to operate without using the screen. For example, the Digital Crown is larger with deeper grooves and the side button protrudes so you can easily operate it with gloves. The action button is also worth mentioning.
This customizable button can be used to play a siren in case of emergency, but also to launch apps or commands. When using some apps, the action button functions as a smart shortcut. We explain how to customize and personalize this button.
Red dial with night mode activation
Thursday, May 23 • Wesley Fabry
If you own an Apple Watch Ultra, there is a special option hidden in the Modular Ultra and Signpost watch face. You can activate a special night mode on this, so that the watch face turns completely red.
If you go out at night to spot wild animals, stars or other things, then such a special night mode comes in handy. Due to the red glow, your eyes have to get used to the bright blue light less and you are not quickly ‘blinded’. We explain how you can display the red dial with night mode on the Ultra.
How to set up and use the Depth app on an Apple Watch Ultra
Thursday, July 18 • Wesley Fabry
If you own an Apple Watch Ultra, you can use the Depth app. This application is installed by default and can help you with underwater activities, such as diving, by measuring the water temperature, duration and depth up to 40 meters.
You can start the Depth application automatically when it is underwater. In addition, we explain how the application works exactly and why it is not a dive computer and is only intended to gain insight into how deep you are underwater.