Apple Watch Series 12 one week later: There’s so much more than meets the eye

When Apple unveiled the Apple Watch Series 12, two features stood out: the new Siri Recap feature, as well as the much improved heart rate monitor. While those two features were part of the reason I was compelled to buy the new Apple Watch, I’ve found myself delighted by much more than just those two things. Apple Watch Series 12 one week later: There’s so much more than meets the eye.

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If you switched from iPhone to Android, you don’t necessarily need to change watches. There’s an app that lets Apple Watch work with Android.

This app lets you use an Apple Watch with an Android phone. The AirPods continue to dominate the truly wireless earbuds market, and the Apple Watch remains one of the most polished smartwatch experiences you can get.

Unfortunately, Apple’s accessories work best when you have an iPhone to go along with them. In fact, the Apple Watch straight up doesn’t work with Android.

I recently moved to a OnePlus device only to realize that I have to carry my iPhone around just for my Apple Watch to stay useful. Then I stumbled upon Merge Watch — an app that claims to bridge the gap and let me pair my Apple Watch with an Android phone.

People have found workarounds in the past to make this happen as well, but they require the cellular version of the Apple Watch. At this point, you’re using two devices that don’t talk to each other.