Attention Apple fans: If you’re always on the lookout for the latest Apple rumors and leaks, you’re in luck. Lifehacker, in partnership with the other CNET Group sites, is hosting the second round of its Big Guessing Game. By participating in the contest, you’ll have a chance to win a brand-new Apple Watch.
For those who already participated in Round 1, which focused on Apple’s software announcements, you know how this works. But for new players, here’s the gist: Lifehacker is running a guessing game throughout 2026, inviting readers to make predictions about what Apple may be announcing this year. The contest has three rounds, each with its own set of questions.
Round 1, which concluded on June 2, was centered on Apple’s software announcements (iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, etc.). Round 2, which runs from July 7 through July 21, focuses on Apple hardware (iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, Vision Pro, and so on). Round 3, spanning August 18 through September 1, will cover Apple’s fall event.
Each round features five questions about what Apple may reveal during its keynotes and announcements. While we won’t know the answers until Apple confirms them, each correct answer earns you one entry into the grand-prize drawing. The CNET Group will hold this drawing at the end of the third round. If you win that drawing, you’ll receive the latest version of an Apple Watch.
To be eligible, an entrant must be at least 18 years old, and a resident of the 50 U.S. states or Washington, D.C. You don’t just have to play Lifehacker’s guessing game, either: All CNET Group sites (CNET, Mashable, PCMag, ZDNET) are also hosting their own questions, which means there will be 75 possible queries to answer across all CNET Group sites and all three rounds. You can answer any or all of the questions on these sites during each round, but note that each entrant is only eligible to win one prize. Each of the five websites will announce the winner of its contest shortly after Apple’s fall event.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY to enter or win the ‘CNET Group Big Guessing Game’ Giveaway. Open to legal U.S. residents in the 50 U.S. & D.C., 18+ yrs of age. Other restrictions apply. Begins May 19, 2026 at 12:01 p.m. ET and ends September 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Void where prohibited. Subject to Official Rules. Sponsor: Ziff Davis, LLC.
Apple is not a sponsor of, affiliated with, or endorser of this sweepstakes. Apple Watch is a trademark of Apple Inc.
By participating in the Big Guessing Game, you’ll not only have a chance to win a brand-new Apple Watch, but you’ll also get to test your knowledge of Apple’s latest products and announcements. Whether you’re a seasoned Apple fan or just starting to explore the world of tech, this contest is a great opportunity to engage with the community and have some fun.
So, what are you waiting for? Head on over to Lifehacker and start guessing. You never know, you might just win that brand-new Apple Watch.
