So, you just set up a brand newApple Watch.

After a while, though, it might become irritating, especially if youdohave a lot of notifications.

(More on this later.)

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For more info,check out this walkthrough from Lifehacker writer Khamosh Pathak.

Luckily, its easy enough to manage these notifications specifically on the watch.

bring up the Watch app on your iPhone and go toSettings > Notifications.

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Here, go through all apps and disable notifications for any you no longer wish to see.

For a list of notifications you shouldenable,check out our guide here.

Instead, youll need to buy a cellular plan through your carrier.

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Arent sure if you have a cellular Apple Watch?

In addition, the red ring on the cellular watchs crown is a dead giveaway.

While this feature is awesome, it does put a strain on the battery.

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To maximize your battery life, consider disabling it by going toSettings > Display & Brightness > Always On.

I’d also recommend disabling Background App Refresh as well fromGeneral > Background App Refresh.

You’re probably better off just loading up the apps when you’re interested in seeing what’s new.

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You cango here for more Apple Watch battery-saving tips.

However, its possible that those exercises werent recorded as accurately as they could be.

The feature can contact emergency services on your behalf if the watch detects that you’ve fallen.

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Most tech ships with a partially discharged battery, and the Apple Watch is no exception.

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Apple Watch Series 9

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