Smartwatch technology has transformed dramatically in the last few years. Users can now carry out most smartphone functions without having to touch their phones. The Apple Watch has been instrumental in leading this revolution, and the latest Apple Watch Series 8 and Series 9 are a testament to this. This article enlists 15 hidden Apple Watch features and hacks many people still do not know about so they can make the most of their purchase. 1. Turn on Focus mode The Apple Watch is equipped with a special Focus mode that silences all notifications or distractions that may hamper one’s productivity or sleep. This can be activated from the Settings menu on the watch. Scroll down to open the ‘Focus’ app and set up ‘Do Not Disturb’ and ‘Sleep’ profiles. These can also be mirrored on one’s iPhone. 2. Cover to Mute This feature may be extremely helpful for users who have enabled voice/sound notifications on their watch. One can cover the display with their palm to mute or silence notifications. This can be set up via the Apple Watch app on one’s iPhone. Go to My Watch, and look for Sounds & Haptics. Then, select Cover to Mute. 3. Hide watch apps Users can also hide third-party apps from their watch. To do so: Go to My Watch section on the Apple Watch app on the iPhone. There, scroll to the section “Installed on Apple Watch.” Toggle the buttons to the off position for apps that need to be deleted/hidden on the watch. Please note that these applications will continue to be visible on one’s phone. 4. Find the connected iPhone using the watch The Apple watch can also be used to find one’s phone. Simply go to the Control Center and click on “Ping iPhone’. Here, tapping on the option in blue will make the iPhone make a loud noise, so one may find it easily.