I f you wear an Apple Watch, you know that this small wearable device can have a big impact, making multiple tasks easier and upgrading your day-to-day life. The same is true when

If you wear your Apple Watch to bed and have Silent Mode activated, your morning alarm will be silent too, attempting to wake you with soft haptic taps rather than any noise. Many users find this sufficient, but others sleep through the alarm with potentially dire consequences. Apple has unveiled a new feature that should solve this problem.

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