A recently-published validation study indicates the Apple Watch blood oxygen sensor is as reliable as a medical-grade pulse oximeter.
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Apple Seeks Better Understanding of False Emergency SOS Activations
Apple appears to be implementing a way to get more information about false emergency SOS activations in the iOS 16.2 beta.
Target and Apple Further Collaborate: More Apple Stores Inside Target, Plus New Target Circle Offers on Apple Services
Today Target and Apple announced further expansion of Apple Stores inside Targets, along with Target Circle offering deals on Apple Services.
Latest iOS 16.1 Update Patches Zero-Day Vulnerability
Apple acknowledged that iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16.1 include a fix for a zero-day vulnerability that might have been actively exploited already.
'Causeway', 'Pachinko' and 'Severance' Earn 5 Gotham Award Nominations for Apple
Apple has announced 3 series receiving nominations for the 32nd Annual Gotham Awards, including “Pachinko”, “Severance” and “Causeway”.
Apple Brings Freeform Collaboration App and More in iPadOS 16.2 Beta
Apple seeded iPadOS 16.2 Beta to developers with the Freeform collaboration app, Stage Manager support for external displays, and more.
Spotify Calls Apple's Rejection of Its Audiobook Offerings Anti-Competitive
Spotify called Apple’s rejection of its audiobook offerings anti-competitive, as its request for app update has been rejected three times.
Wireless Nintendo Classic Controllers Arrive to Apple Devices Thanks to Latest Wave of Updates
Reports indicate that the new wave of Apple OS updates brings support for Nintendo’s classic wireless controllers.
YouTube Redesign Makes Dark Mode Darker, Adds New Features
New changes included in a recent YouTube redesign include pinch-to-zoom, a darker dark mode and ambient color in the background.
Apple Makes Changes to 'Made for iPhone' Program, Brings New Life to Third-Party MagSafe Accessories
Reports indicate that Apple has made changes to its “Made for iPhone” program, meaning third-party accessories will see new MagSafe designs.
Will Smith Hosts Private Screening of 'Emancipation', Guests Include Rihanna, Dave Chappelle and More
Will Smith held a private screening of the new Apple TV+ film ‘Emancipation’. Notable guests included Rhianna, Dave Chapelle and A$AP Rocky.
Apple Card Daily Cash Savings Option Is Delayed
A new Apple Card feature that helps users grown their Daily Cash rewards in a high-yield savings account hasn’t yet come available.
New watchOS 9.1 Setting Can Greatly Extend Battery Life for Apple Watch Users, Up to 60 Hours for Apple Watch Ultra
A new setting found in the watchOS 9.1 update can greatly extend the battery life of an Apple Watch, notably, the Apple Watch Ultra.
Apple Updates Cryptocurrency and NFT Rules on the App Store
Apple updated its App Store Review Guidelines to provide clearer guidelines on how developers can manage cryptocurrency and NFT.
Apple Is Raising Apple Music, Apple TV+, and Apple One Subscription Costs
Apple subscription costs for Apple Music, Apple TV+ and Apple One have increased starting today, due to an increase in licensing cost.
Best Buy Announces Upgrade+ Program, Gets Hardware Subscription to Mac Users Before Apple
Today Best Buy has announced a new Mac subscription for Apple users called Upgrade+, allowing customers to lease a Mac laptop for 36 months.
Great Amazon Deals on Tunes and Tech
Today, we look beyond the rainy weather at some Amazon deals on shiny tech for your tunes, tech, and tablet needs.
Omni Group Brings Wave of App Updates to its Products Featuring Support for macOS Ventura and iPadOS 16
Today Omni Group has announced updates across a variety of its apps to help support both macOS Ventura and iPadOS 16.
Bono of U2 Apologizes Again for the iTunes Debacle, Shares Stories About Apple in New Autobiography
Within his new autobiography, U2 singer Bono covers not only the infamous iTunes incident, but the band’s relationship with Apple.
Apple Prepping M2 MacBook Pro, M2 Mac mini and M2 Extreme Mac Pro
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman believes Apple will launch new MacBook Pros and Mac mini with M2 chips, and M2 Extreme Mac Pro in the coming months.
Apple to Release OS Updates, New iPad Models, and More
Apple’s scheduled to release new software updates and launch new iPad this week and then next week, it will also launch the Apple TV 4K.
Your Weekend Gift Shopping List at Amazon, For Your Loved Ones and Maybe You, Too
Heading into the weekend, what’s your gift shopping list look like? Maybe these deals at Amazon will help you save some money.
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[U: Now Available on Apple Online Store] Level Lock+ Will Offer Apple Home Key Support
Despite confusing reports to the contrary, the Level Lock+ does support Apple Home Key technology and is available now in select stores.
Microsoft Looking to Expand to Mobile Gaming Through Xbox Mobile Store, Compete with Apple and Google
Reports indicate that Microsoft is looking to enter the mobile gaming market through an Xbox mobile store, competing with Apple and Google.