My journey as an author primarily began because I was frustrated trying to use my Apple Watch. While I am a senior, I’m still perfectly able to comprehend this new technology. My adult daughter was more than willing to “help” me, but she was obviously dismayed because I didn’t know the jargon she was using in her explanations. Searching the Internet was nearly impossible for the same reason, I didn’t know the correct terms, to begin with. I quickly reached the point where I’d rather pull my hair out than watch another disorganized video of “Cool Tips and Tricks.”
My learning style relies on a detailed Table of Contents and Index. If I want to change my watch screen, I want an Index “screen” entry to refer to the “Watch Face” topic. For this book, I try to use simple explanations with everyday language and introduce you to Apple’s terminology at the same time. With an e-book, it’s easy to search, highlight, or bookmark topics. If you are like me and like to scribble notes in the margins, check out the print edition.
The first few chapters of this book are designed to introduce you to the basic mechanics and features of your Apple Watch. The later chapters cover the same topics in detail and expand on the capabilities of your watch. With the Table of Contents and Index, you should be able to find more information at any time.
While you can use your cellular Apple Watch without your iPhone nearby, the Apple iPhone is an integral part of setting up your watch and your day-to-day experience. I’ve included an iPhone chapter covering the iPhone setup, screens, gestures, and the iPhone apps you are likely to use related to your Apple Watch. Organizing this book was a bit of a challenge. I don't want to interrupt the flow of Apple Watch details, so I added comments that refer to the appropriate topic in the iPhone Chapter. If it's not important to you, skip over the comments.
As a final selling point, I make an intentional effort to include complete step-by-step instructions. In earlier books, readers frequently comment that they like this approach. For example, if my instructions say, "tap here," you won't be left wondering, “tap where?” Rest assured, I'll explain exactly which device, app, screen, and even the force of your touch, which is also relevant to the Apple Watch.
Are you ready for the Apple Watch experience? Let’s get started.
