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How to Connect Apple Watch to Planet Fitness Treadmill
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How to Connect Apple Watch to Planet Fitness Treadmill

Arnold Zafra · March 2, 2023

This guide will show you how to connect your Apple Watch to Planet Fitness and other treadmills, as well as other cardio workout equipment.

EC Goes EZ on App Store IAP
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EC Goes EZ on App Store IAP

Ken_Ray · March 1, 2023

From the Observation Deck, we see the EC going EZ on Apple, manufacturing moves in and out of China, and a new round of developer betas.

How to Earn the International Women’s Day Activity Challenge Badge
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How to Earn the International Women's Day Activity Challenge Badge

Arnold Zafra · March 1, 2023

On March 8, Apple will be holding another Activity Challenge. Learn how to earn the International Women’s Day Activity Challenge Badge here.

Good, Not-So-Good and … Indifferent? Apple News
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Good, Not-So-Good and ... Indifferent? Apple News

Ken_Ray · February 23, 2023

Morgan Stanley doubles down on Apple, Apple Watch drove smartwatches last year, and examining growth for Apple TV+.

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Apple, Bloomberg, and Blood Sugar – TMO Daily Observations 2023-02-23

Apple, Bloomberg, and Blood Sugar - TMO Daily Observations 2023-02-23

Ken_Ray · February 23, 2023 · Add Comment

Bloomberg has run a “secret sources” report saying Apple has hit a milestone on no-prick blood glucose monitoring. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts covers the tech in the story, while Ken asks questions about the story itself.

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Apple’s Insufferable Money Machines
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Apple's Insufferable Money Machines

Ken_Ray · February 22, 2023

Perilous times for Apple Watch, Gen Zs are insufferable ATMs or something, and colorful new sound machines from Beats.

How to Show Heart Rate (Pulse) Directly on Apple Watch Face
How-To

How to Show Heart Rate (Pulse) Directly on Apple Watch Face

Arnold Zafra · February 20, 2023

If you want to show heart rate (pulse) on your Apple Watch, Arnold Zafra will show you the steps to do so using specific apps and faces.

Best iPhone and Apple Watch Fitness Apps for Women
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Best iPhone and Apple Watch Fitness Apps for Women

Arnold Zafra · February 14, 2023

When it comes to the best fitness apps for women, there are many on the App Arnold Zafra picks ten apps based on five types of workouts.

How to Sign into iCloud on Apple Watch
How-To

How to Sign into iCloud on Apple Watch

Nick deCourville · February 1, 2023

For Apple users, having access to iCloud is crucial. Which is why I’m taking a look at how to sign into iCloud on your Apple Watch.

Market Share, Apple Shares, and Surf’s Up
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Market Share, Apple Shares, and Surf's Up

Ken_Ray · January 30, 2023

Checking iPhone shares in China, analysts send notes ahead of Apple earnings, and HomePod starts playing hard to get.

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The Big HomePod Returns – TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-19

The Big HomePod Returns - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-19

Ken_Ray · January 19, 2023 · Add Comment

Apple has re-introduced the original form factor HomePod. TMO writer Nick deCourville and Ken talk over the new machine and changes coming to other HomePods. Plus – the story of an Apple Watch, a workout, and 15 cops.

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How to Use Apple Watch Route Tracking
How-To

How to Use Apple Watch Route Tracking

Arnold Zafra · December 30, 2022

This article will guide you through using the Apple Watch Route Tracking feature to use saved routes from your previous workouts.

How to Download Offline Maps to Apple Watch
How-To

How to Download Offline Maps to Apple Watch

Jeff Butts · December 27, 2022

If you’re an outdoors enthusiast, you may wonder how to download offline maps to your Apple Watch. Here’s how it’s done.

China’s COVID Crisis Is the Gift That Keeps On Giving
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China's COVID Crisis Is the Gift That Keeps On Giving

Ken_Ray · December 27, 2022

China’s COVID crisis may keep hitting Apple, iPad grows Apple in India, and the Apple/AliveCor fight continues.

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How-To Christmas and Predicting 2023 – TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-20

How-To Christmas and Predicting 2023 - TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-20

Ken_Ray · December 20, 2022 · Add Comment

If you’re giving electronics this holiday season, there are some steps you might want to take ahead of time. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts fills us in. Plus – Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives has a few predictions for the new year. Ken and Jeff kick them around.

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On Apple Watch Ultra in China, Apple TV+ and Butterfly Keyboards
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On Apple Watch Ultra in China, Apple TV+ and Butterfly Keyboards

Ken_Ray · December 16, 2022

Ultra growth for Apple Watch in China, settlement emails are out for the Butterfly effect, and a couple of Apple TV+ stories.

Turn Off Apple Watch Keyboard Notifications
How-To

Turn Off Apple Watch Keyboard Notifications

Arnold Zafra · December 16, 2022

Follow the simple steps to stop your Apple Watch and Apple TV from sending keyboard notifications when typing text.

Microsoft Authenticator App To Drop Apple Watch Support
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Microsoft Authenticator App To Drop Apple Watch Support

Jeff Butts · December 13, 2022

In early 2023, Microsoft Authenticator 2FA app will drop support for Apple Watch. Those who use it should start looking for a replacement.

Apple Wins Patent Battle Against AliveCor Over Heart Rate Monitoring
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Apple Wins Patent Battle Against AliveCor Over Heart Rate Monitoring

Arnold Zafra · December 7, 2022

Apple scored a win in its patent battle against AliveCor; the USPTO reversed a previous ruling of the ITC on heart rate technology patents.

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Pricing Tools for Developers and Things We Didn’t See Coming – TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-07

Pricing Tools for Developers and Things We Didn't See Coming - TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-07

Ken_Ray · December 7, 2022 · Add Comment

Longtime Apple podcaster Adam Christianson joins Ken to kick around the pricing tools Apple’s opening for developers. Plus – with close to 40-years combined of Apple news under their belts, Adam and Ken talk about what they did not see coming, and what they look forward to seeing.

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Report: Global Smartwatch Shipment Grows By 30% In 3Q22, Apple Watch Takes 50% of Total Shipments
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Report: Global Smartwatch Shipment Grows By 30% In 3Q22, Apple Watch Takes 50% of Total Shipments

Arnold Zafra · November 30, 2022

Global smartwatch shipment grew by 30% YoY in 3Q22 as India becomes the biggest smartwatch market for the first time.

Apple Announces the Oceanic+ Detailed-Diving App Now Available for Apple Watch Ultra Users
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Apple Announces the Oceanic+ Detailed-Diving App Now Available for Apple Watch Ultra Users

Nick deCourville · November 28, 2022

Apple has announced that the new Oceanic+ app is now available for Apple Watch Ultra users. The app provides detailed diving information.

Amazon Continues Early Black Friday Sales, Discounts on Apple Watch Ultra, Roomba Vacuums and More
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Amazon Continues Early Black Friday Sales, Discounts on Apple Watch Ultra, Roomba Vacuums and More

Jeff Butts · November 21, 2022

In the Amazon Early Black Friday sales, we see an unexpected deal: $60 off the new, rugged Apple Watch Ultra.

Mayo Clinic Study Highlights One More Way Apple Watch Can Save Lives
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Mayo Clinic Study Highlights One More Way Apple Watch Can Save Lives

Jeff Butts · November 17, 2022

A recent Mayo Clinic study has outlined one more way the Apple Watch can detect undiagnosed medical conditions and save lives.

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