MacVoices #25313: Jeff Carlson Takes Control of Apple Watch (2)

Jeff Carlson dives deeper into watchOS 26 changes as we continue our discussion about Take Control of Apple Watch, Sixth Edition. From a redesigned Workout app and expanded customization to Workout Buddy's friendly audio updates, Jeff covers some of the most interesting and important updates. He also points out new Control Center options, Smart Stack hints, Focus-based watch face switching, and Ultra 3 satellite support. (Part 2)  MacVoices is supported by The Antigravity A1. Get off the ground like never before with the Antigravity A1. You have to see the results to believe them. Find out everything you need to know to get off the ground with Antigravity A1 — the world's first 8K 360 drone. https://www.antigravity.tech/drone/antigravity-a1/buy?utm_term=macvoices Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Episode setup and sponsor mention [0:19] Workout app redesign and learning curve [1:53] Workout customization and finer controls [2:47] Workout Buddy requirements and how it works [3:27] Why Workout Buddy is unexpectedly useful [6:25] Feedback vs. nagging: finding the right balance [10:05] Control Center enhancements and third-party controls [15:17] Focus modes and automatic watch face switching [18:30] Smart Stack hints and Camera Remote convenience [20:21] Ultra 3 satellite connectivity [22:03] Why the updated book matters [22:39] Book details, pricing, and upgrade discounts [28:17] Where to find Jeff's work and other projects [30:27] Closing and support info Links: Take Control of Apple Watch, Sixth Edition by Jeff Carlson Guests: Jeff Carlson is an author, photographer, and freelance writer. Among many other projects, he publishes the Smarter Image newsletter, which explores how computational photography, AI, and machine learning are fundamentally changing the art and science of photography. He's covered the personal technology field from Macs and PalmPilots to iPhones and mirrorless cameras, publishing in paper magazines, printed books, ebooks, and websites. He's also the co-host of the podcasts PhotoActive, writes for Take Control, has spoken at several conferences and events. He lives in Seattle, where, yes, it is just as gray and wet and coffee-infused as you think it is. Catch up with everything he's doing at JeffCarlson.com. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss