The top 10 tips and tricks to master your Apple Watch

Thirty-six days.

That’s how long I’ve been wearing the Apple Watch. It’s been a good month with Apple’s first wearable. We’ve traveled the country, checked into flights, taken selfies, bought shakes and told time together. I feel like I really know the watch. I’ve also discovered some hidden features and ways of getting more out of this impressively versatile device.

What follows are my favorite tips and tricks. For fellow Apple Watch owners out there, feel free to add your finds in the comments below.

Screenshots

The first time I put on my Apple Watch, I asked Apple if there was a way to capture the screen. Apple execs said yes and added, jokingly, that the feature was added just for me. I think that’s at least partly true. Tech journalists like me want to illustrate our stories about gadgets by showing what we’re seeing on screen. The iPhone and iPad have always included screen capture (the early Windows Phone, notably, did not). Read more...