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Does your Apple Watch need a screen protector? It depends. While most people prefer to use their electronic devices without encumbrances or barriers, this approach is not always valid. When it comes to the Apple Watch, owners may be stunned by the number of times they knock their wrist against hard surfaces, as their watch absorbs the impact and — potentially — the scars. While scratches are not covered under the Apple Care warranty, breaks are.

If you seriously damage your screen while your watch is under warranty, Apple will replace the screen twice for a fee of $69 each time. You could completely avoid such accidents, though, and maintain your timepiece’s pristine appearance by using a screen protector or case to protect the watch face. We offer our favorite Apple Watch protective screens below. Note that even though the models listed are for specific Series 4, Series 5, and Series 6 watches, many screen covers are also available for earlier versions of the watch.
RhinoShield Bumper Case

The second-generation object tracker from Apple is not too far away, and it seems the next iteration will serve improvements in a few crucial areas. In the latest edition of his PowerOn newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that the AirTag 2 has moved to the “manufacturing tests” stage. 

As far as the design goes, they will look similar to the current version, but the internals have been upgraded. The most notable change among them is making it more difficult to remove the speaker assembly within the object tracker. 

It’s been roughly two years since the launch of the iPhone 14 and its Emergency SOS via satellite feature. You might recall that during the first two years, Apple said it would be free to use but that it might require a subscription after that time, according to MacRumors. Last year, Apple extended the time limit by one more year, so you actually have until November 2025, when the trial period ends.

That’s good news. The Emergency SOS feature is, quite literally, lifesaving. During April of this year, three university students lost their way in a canyon and used the feature to call for help. Another story arose in July where the feature came through once more in a moment of crisis. And if you keep digging, you’ll find numerous other examples of how this tech is truly beneficial.