How to measure your wrist for Apple's Solo Loop bands

Apple's new Solo bands have a more specific wrist size range that requires a bit of wrist measuring.

At Apple's September 15 event, the Apple Watch Series 6 and Apple Watch SE were both announced alongside two new styles of band called the Solo Loop and the Braided Solo Loop. Adding these to Apple's current watch band lineup, there are now nine different styles not including the Hermès and Nike brands.

The Solo bands have no clasp, no connector, and no adjustability. They are just a single strap of material. Because of this, you have to pick your size before you buy it. Luckily, Apple has a printable PDF guide that you can use to pinpoint the size you need. If, however, you don't have access to a printer, here's how to measure your wrist to figure out the size you should pick.

How to measure your wrist:

• Using Apple's print out guide
• Using a tape measure
• Using a ruler, paper, and pen
• Sorry this doesn't fit your wrist

How to measure your wrist using Apple's print out guide

This is the easiest way to ensure you're going to get the perfect fit for your Apple Watch. It's Apple's official guide and it doesn't require any extra tools other than access to a printer.

1. Select either the Solo Loop or Braided Solo Loop as an option when purchasing your Apple Watch or a separate band.
2. Tap or click on Use our size guide.
3. Tap or click Download the printable tool.
4. Make sure your printer is set to print at 100%. Do not fit to scale.

5. Print the printable tool.

   

6. Check to ensure that you printed the correct size by placing a standard credit card in the designated sizing spot on the guide.
7. Cut out the sizing tool.
8. Place the "case" side on your wrist.
9. Wrap the measuring tool around your wrist. Don't pull it too tight. It should fit comfortably but not loose.
10. Line up the arrows on the "case" with a number. This is the size band you should get.

If you don't have the ability to print out (and cut out) the printable tool, you can also measure your wrist using a tape measure or ruler, paper, and pen.

How to measure your wrist using a tape measure

If you can't print the printable tool, you're not out of luck. You can measure your wrist with a tape measure (it's much better to use a soft tape measure, not a metal one).

1. Wrap the tape measure around your wrist. Don't pull it too tight. It should fit comfortably but not loose.
2. Note the measurement.
3. Select either the Solo Loop or Braided Solo Loop as an option when purchasing your Apple Watch or a separate band.
4. Tap or click on Use our size guide.

5. Tap or click on the Household objects tab in the size guide window.

   

6. Click or tap on Got it. What's next?

7. Enter the measurement you noted, including the fraction of an inch.

   

8. Click or tap Get your band size.

9. Click on Continue buying... once your band size appears.

   

How to measure your wrist with a ruler, paper, and pen

If you don't have a soft tape measure and you can't print out Apple's measuring tool, you still have a way to measure your wrist if you have a ruler, paper, and a pen or pencil lying around.

1. Cut a straight strip of paper about one-half inch wide.
2. Wrap the strip of paper around your wrist. Don't pull it too tight. It should fit comfortably but not loose.
3. Mark the spot on the paper where the end of the strip overlaps the other side of the strip.
4. Lay the strip of paper on a flat surface.
5. Use the ruler to measure from the end of the strip to the spot you marked. Note the measurement.
6. Select either the Solo Loop or Braided Solo Loop as an option when purchasing your Apple Watch or a separate band.
7. Tap or click on Use our size guide.

8. Tap or click on the Household objects tab in the size guide window.

   

9. Click or tap on Got it. What's next?

10. Enter the measurement you noted, including the fraction of an inch.

    

11. Click or tap Get your band size.

12. Click on Continue buying... once your band size appears.

    

Sorry, this band doesn't fit your wrist size

Though you can pick a band small enough to fit around a wrist as small as 5-inches in circumference and as large as 8-inches in circumference, if your wrist is extra-large or extra-small, you may not be able to select this band. Instead, I recommend one of Apple's Sport Loop styles.

I have a friend that has a large wrist and told me the standard Sport band fits, but is uncomfortably tight. The Sport Loop has more sizing versatility and fits him comfortably.

Some of the best Apple Watch Bands are not necessarily Apple brands and they come in a wide variety of styles and sizes.

Any questions?

Do you have any questions about how to measure your wrist for Apple's Solo Loop or Solo Braided Loop? Put them in the comments and I'll help you out.

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AppleCare+ now covers two incidents of accidental damage every 12 months

Get double the coverage every year with the new update to AppleCare+.

What you need to know

• Apple has updated its AppleCare+ protection service.
• The service now covers two incidents of accidental damage every year.
• The changes apply to iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac.

Reported by MacRumors, Apple has updated its AppleCare+ protection plan to now cover two incidents of accidental damage every twelve months. Previously, AppleCare+ had only covered two incidents of accidental damage every twenty-four months.

According to the report, the change in coverage applies to all Apple products eligible for AppleCare+ coverage, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch.

Accidental damage is subject to service fees that vary based on the damage and the device. For the iPhone, for example, screen damage requires customers to pay a $29 deductible, while other accidental damage requires a $99 fee.

Apple has also lowered the cost of its deductible for replacing a lost or stolen iPhone.

Apple's separate Theft or Loss plan for the iPhone also has a lowered deductible that's now $149 for all iPhones. Previously, replacing a stolen or lost iPhone cost $149 to $269 depending on the device, so it's much more affordable to get a lost iPhone replaced under the new terms.

Last month, Apple started giving customers an entire year to buy AppleCare+. The latest updates to the service serve as another way to make it even more compelling to those buying a new Apple device.

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Apple launches three new health studies along with Apple Watch Series 6

Apple Watch Series 6 is kicking off three new health studies.

What you need to know

• Apple announced three new health studies at its September event.
• Each new study focuses on studying the relationship between blood oxygen levels with other conditions.
• The new studies will require an Apple Watch Series 6.

In its press release on the Apple Watch Series 6, Apple also mentioned three new Apple health studies that the company will be launching alongside its new Watch. The company announced that each new study is made possible by the new blood oxygen level monitoring featured in the Apple Watch Series 6.

The first study, put on between Apple and the University of California, Irvine, and Anthem, will focus on the influence of blood oxygen levels and their relationship to asthma.

This year, Apple will collaborate with the University of California, Irvine, and Anthem to examine how longitudinal measurements of blood oxygen and other physiological signals can help manage and control asthma.

The second study with the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research and the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre at the University Health Network will seek to understand the relationship between blood oxygen levels and heart failure.

Separately, Apple will work closely with investigators at the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research and the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre at the University Health Network, one of the largest health research organizations in North America, to better understand how blood oxygen measurements and other Apple Watch metrics can help with management of heart failure.

The final study with the Seattle Flu Study at the Brotman Baty Institute for Precision Medicine and faculty from the University of Washington School of Medicine will attempt to find a connection between Heart Rate and Blood Oxygen information captured by Apple Watch could detect respiratory conditions.

Finally, investigators with the Seattle Flu Study at the Brotman Baty Institute for Precision Medicine and faculty from the University of Washington School of Medicine will seek to learn how signals from apps on Apple Watch, such as Heart Rate and Blood Oxygen, could serve as early signs of respiratory conditions like influenza and COVID-19.

All three studies will require users to own an Apple Watch Series 6 with its new blood oxygen monitoring.

About time

Apple Watch Series 6

$399

It's got a hot new chip.

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Review: Take your gaming to the next level with the Razer Kishi for iPhone

Game in comfort on your iPhone with the Razer Kishi.

Despite iOS gaming being in a tricky spot these days (with Apple blocking Project xCloud, as well as the Epic debacle), there are still plenty of fun games on the App Store and Apple Arcade that will benefit from the Razer Kishi game controller. The Razer Kishi originally came out in the summer of 2020, but it was only available for Android devices, with Razer promising that the iPhone version would be coming soon.

The Razer Kishi for iPhone is finally available, and I've spent some time with it for the past few weeks. If you are in the market for one of the best controller mounts for iPhone, then you should consider the Razer Kishi. After all, Razer is "for gamers, by gamers."

Game on the go

Razer Kishi for iPhone

Bottom line: Razer Kishi is a compact and portable gamepad for your iPhone that converts it into a Switch-like gaming experience. The build quality is solid and the buttons provide great feedback with zero latency. It works with any game that can use compatible MFi controllers, and there is a Lightning port for passthrough charging.

Pros

• Slim and compact design
• Xbox controller layout
• Comfortable to hold
• Two sets of grips to fit most iPhones
• Has Lightning port for passthrough charging
• Buttons provide tactile feedback with zero latency

Cons

• No headphone connector
• Must remove phone case to use
• Left side may have slight wobble

$100 at Amazon

$100 at Apple

$100 at Razer

Take your iPhone gaming sessions to the next level

Razer Kishi for iPhone: Features

The Razer Kishi for iPhone is made from plastic, as you'd expect for a game controller, but it does have some heft to it when not in use, which is nice. When you first get it, the Kishi is folded up into its compact mode. To open it up, just pull the two latches on the back out to release the locking mechanism.

The right side of the controller has the Lightning connector, so you simply stick your iPhone into that. The left side stretches a bit so you can easily wrap the controller around your iPhone.

Razer states that the Kishi is compatible with the following iPhone models: iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max. By default, the Kishi has the Rubber Grips B installed, which fit the iPhone XR, XS Max, 11, and 11 Pro Max. If you have the iPhone XS or iPhone 11 Pro, you will need to take out the Rubber Grips B set and put in the Rubber Grips A instead, which is included in the box. To remove the grips, you just need to gently pull on the rubber until it can be fully removed — then just insert the proper grip for your iPhone. It's important to use the correct grips because otherwise you won't get a snug fit.

With the Razer Kishi for iPhone, you get an Xbox style layout for the buttons. On the left side, you'll have an analog joystick, option/pause button, 8-way D-pad, and a Home button. The right side has the standard face buttons (A, B, X, Y), an analog joystick, and a menu button. You'll also find the LED status indicator and two speaker ports on the right side as well. At the top of both halves are the Trigger (L2/R2) and Bumper (L1/R1) buttons. Both joysticks are also clickable. All of the buttons provide excellent tactile feedback for whatever game you're playing, and they don't feel "mushy" at all — there's a nice bit of resistance going on. I also experienced no latency between my button presses and what happens on-screen.

Since Razer is a company known for gaming gear, the Kishi was ergonomically developed for longer mobile gaming sessions. With the Kishi, you get a comfortable grip on your iPhone for games in landscape orientation, and the button placements are optimized to feel natural and intuitive. I spent hours a day playing various Apple Arcade games with my Kishi unit and felt no discomfort in my hands after these extended sessions. However, this could also depend entirely on the type of game that you choose to play with the Razer Kishi controller (YMMV).

Unlike Bluetooth controllers, you won't have to worry about battery life because the Kishi connects to your iPhone directly via Lightning. Thanks to the direct connection, the Kishi draws power from your iPhone, so you don't have to worry about charging it up or replacing batteries. As long as your iPhone has enough juice, you'll be fine. But there is a Lightning port along the bottom right half that allows passthrough charging, so you can charge your iPhone while playing.

Due to the design of the Kishi, you must take your favorite iPhone case off, as the controller was designed to fit naked iPhones. But because of this, your iPhone should be able to stay cool while you play, since there's no case on it to trap heat. The stretchable support band on the back, which allows the gamepad to expand to fit your device, leaves plenty of room to dissipate heat.

When you're done gaming, the Razer Kishi for iPhone is easy to stow away. Just gently pull the left side of the controller off, remove your phone, and then push the two halves together until the middle tabs line up and click together. Unfortunately, Razer doesn't provide a carrying case for the Kishi in the box — you'll just have to throw it into your bag or pocket as-is.

While I used the Kishi with mostly iOS titles, Razer states that the Kishi for iPhone is cloud gaming compatible, so it should work with apps like PS4 Remote Play.

Turns my iPhone into a psuedo-Switch

Razer Kishi for iPhone: What I Like

These days, I usually play iOS games on my iPad Pro with my DualShock 4 controller, but Razer is changing that with the Kishi. I enjoy how it wraps around my iPhone 11 Pro and turns it into a pseudo-Switch experience, especially with the ergonomic grip that's comfortable for most long play sessions. And when I'm done, it collapses into a small and compact form factor that doesn't take up too much space in my bag.

And while I don't have an Xbox controller, I appreciate the Xbox layout. It does feel more intuitive than my DualShock 4 in terms of button placement, and I enjoy the tactile feedback with each button press. I experienced no lag in my games while using the Razer Kishi, and with the trigger and bumper buttons, I'd imagine it works especially great for FPS games (not really my personal cup of tea, though).

As I tested the Razer Kishi, I truly appreciated the Lightning passthrough charging port. Since gaming is resource-intensive and would drain the battery faster than normal, I prefer to keep my phone charged up while playing, and the Razer Kishi lets me do just that. And since there's room for dissipating heat, my phone didn't overheat.

Wobble wobble

Razer Kishi for iPhone: What I Don't Like

While the Razer Kishi for iPhone has a Lightning port, it is only meant for passthrough charging. So if you have a pair of wired headphones that you like to use for your gaming sessions, you're out of luck — the Kishi does not have a separate headphone jack. You will need to use Bluetooth earbuds or headphones.

Another small annoyance with the Razer Kishi for iPhone is, like the Android version, there is a slight wobble on the left side of the controller. Since nothing plugs in on that side of the device, it's not as stiff as the Lightning connector end, and it also needs to remain flexible so you can remove it. However, it does not wobble during play, and you honestly have to intentionally do it to notice, but it is there. But don't worry — your iPhone won't be popping out and disconnect from the controller just because of that slight wobble.

The last thing about the Razer Kishi is that it won't be compatible if you have a case on. It's just a little annoying that I have to remove my case every time I want to use the Kishi, but it's understandable. I just need to plan out my gaming sessions.

A great mobile gaming controller

Razer Kishi for iPhone: The Bottom Line

4.5 out of 5

If you do a lot of gaming on your iPhone, you're going to want a good controller to go with it, and the Razer Kishi is the one to get. It brings the Xbox controller layout to your iPhone with precise and tactile feedback, is comfortable to hold, and lets you charge up your phone as you play. Just have a pair of Bluetooth headphones ready, and understand that the slight wobble is there, but completely normal and won't interfere with your game.

Game on the go

Razer Kishi for iPhone

Bottom line: Razer Kishi transforms your iPhone into a pseudo-Switch, allowing you to comfortably game for extended periods of time with precise and tactile buttons. When you're done, just fold it up and stow away until you're ready to game again.

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$100 at Apple

$100 at Razer

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Conservative group used a bunch of teens to evade Twitter and Facebook moderation

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One way to avoid having your repetitive pro-Trump posts tagged as belonging to a bot is to hire teenagers in Arizona to behave like bots — and that’s exactly what The Washington Post reports conservative group Turning Point Action did.

These kids posted messages such as “Don’t trust Dr. Fauci” to Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, the Post reported. They echoed President Donald Trump’s disdain for mail-in ballots, and posted erroneous claims about voter fraud, using the repetitive posting behavior that is most common in bots or trolls.

“In this election, the troll farm is in Phoenix.”

The campaign occurred over the course of months, and the Post identified at least 4,500 tweets that came from the Turning Point Action effort. “In 2016,...

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How to identify a font from a printed sample

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Peleton CEO says that Fitness+ is a 'legitimization' of fitness content

Peleton says that Apple's new Fitness+ service proves it is in the right business.

What you need to know

• Peleton CEO John Foley says that Apple's Fitness+ service is a "legitimization" of fitness content.
• He spoke about the announcement during the company's first investor meeting.
• Peleton is not worried, however, in Apple cannibalizing their hardware business.

Reported by CNBC, Peleton CEO John Foley responded to Apple's announcement of its new Fitness+ service by saying that it has legitimized fitness subscription content.

Foley's remarks were made during the bike maker's first-ever investor meeting as a public company, and coincided with Apple's splashy unveiling of the fitness platform, which will allow users to access a catalog of workout videos on iPhones, iPads, or on an Apple TV that sync to an Apple Watch.

In the investor meeting, Foley said that, if Apple is focusing on fitness content, it proves that fitness subscriptions and content like Peleton offers is an important market.

"We're just digesting the announcement like everybody ... The biggest thing I will say is it's quite a legitimization of fitness content, to the extent the biggest company in the word, a $2 trillion company, is coming in and saying fitness content matters. It's meaningful enough for Apple."

Foley went further to say that Peleton isn't worried about Apple taking over their business. He specifically focused on the fact that, while Apple offers the service for its Apple Watch owners, consumers will still want the bikes and treadmills that Peleton is known for.

"They're not coming into that (hardware) category ... They're just going to be the content. And we think the special sauce, the magic, is our connected platforms and in order to work out at home you need a stationary bike if you're going to be biking, you need a treadmill if you're going to be running."

Fitness+ is a subscription service that allows you to access a library of video-led workouts that uses real-time-data from your Apple Watch. The service will cost $9.99 per month or $79.99 per year.

Close those rings

Fitness+

$9.99/mo. at Apple

Take fitness with Apple Watch to the next level!

Fitness+ brings fitness classes from the world's best trainers to your Apple Watch in a new experience that changes every week.

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