Wearable technology has progressed in leaps and bounds in the space of just a few years and intelligent, intuitive smartwatches are finally a reality. In the Apple Watch, Apple has produced a device that is both beautiful and functional, and with the release of its much-anticipated Series 2 models, more and more people are discovering its uses. No matter which model you own, you’ll find quality craftsmanship coupled with a user-friendly interface. Not only that, you’ll be constantly surprised by just how much this little computer can do, especially with the enhancements brought on by the release of watchOS 3. Your Apple Watch can measure your health and fitness, keeping track of your activity and prompting you with a tap when you’ve been too inactive. You can answer calls, read your messages, view photos and make contactless payments – it even tells the time! Read on to get started with this life-changing piece of tech. Featuring: Essential guide to Apple Watch - Everything you need to know about your new Apple Watch – all in one place Setting up - The first steps to take with your new Apple Watch Getting started - Discover what your Apple Watch is truly capable of The next step - Start downloading and managing new apps

Welcome to Apple Watch for Beginners

Essential guide to the Apple WATCH • With the Series 2 range available now, Apple is looking to solidify its position as the market leader in wearable tech

Explore the hardware • The Apple Watch is a slim device subtly covered with controls and innovations

Wrist technology • From timepieces to PCs, we’ve had more than a century of technology on the wrist

Top 5 features • The five things you will use and relish the most

Why Apple Watch? • It’s finally time to buy a smartwatch and that’s because Apple has done it right

Choose your Watch • You need an Apple Watch, but which one? What size and what strap?

Watch face sizes • There are two sizes of Watch: 38mm and 42mm. Which will suit you best?

The Watch’s native apps • This is so much more than a mere watch that telling the time will be the least you do with it

Watch straps • Alongside the different cases for Apple Watch, you have a wide range of choices for the strap you want. Here are some of the options

Accessories • You can use your Apple Watch and never have to buy anything else – but there are accessories you should consider

Watch faces • Choose your Watch face and then customise it to show what information you want

Inside your new Apple Watch • The hardware that makes up your Apple Watch is a spectacular piece of design and engineering

Apple Pay • How you can pay for shopping with a flick of your Watch

10 tips for your WATCH • Look after your Apple Watch and it will look after you. There are quick things you can do to keep it going well and to get the very most out of this superb device

WATCH FAQ • For such a gorgeously tiny device, it’s amazing how much there is to say and to know about the Apple Watch. You’re going to have many questions, but hopefully they’re all here – with the answers

Set up your Apple Watch • Not sure on how to go about configuring your Watch? This tutorial will show you how

Monitor daily battery usage • Keep your Apple Watch running at all times by correctly managing how you use its battery

Customise your Apple Watch face • The face of your watch says a lot about you and there are thousands of options for you to choose from

Configure Complications • Whether you want to see the time in New York, or travel info from your favourite app, there’s a Complication for that

Set up and use notifications • Manage notifications on your Apple Watch and keep track of your favourite apps at all...