The latest analysis from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners examined some of the common products that iPhone owners own.
Robbery Crew Tracked Its Victim Using Apple Watch
A robbery crew stole $500,00 from a drug runner using an Apple Watch to track their victim. The New Yorkers are now facing federal charges.
Man Says Apple Watch Fall Alert Saved His Life
Over the years, we’ve heard various stories about how the Apple Watch has helped save people in danger – sometimes it’s been about heart rate alerts, other times the ability to contact people, even when separated from the paired iPhone. In a new story, one man told People how the device’s fall alert system helped him be found quickly after collapsing in a hospital toilet.
At one point during his visit, Schneider said he asked to use the restroom — but the events that followed are a complete blur to him. “While I was in the bathroom I went unconscious and fell to the ground, where I apparently slammed my head, fracturing my skull and suffering an emergent brain bleed,” he explained. Luckily, Schneider was wearing an Apple Watch at the time — a smart device he believes was part of the reason that he survived. “I was only found unconscious so soon after the fall because my Apple Watch detected a hard fall, calling 911 and sent an emergency notification to my emergency contacts after I failed to respond to the prompt on my watch,” he wrote in the post.
Apple Expands Digital Student IDs to More U.S. Universities, Canada
Apple announced that more students can add their student ID to the Wallet app. The program is expanding to Canada for the first time.
watchOS 7.6.1 Out Now With Important Security Update For Apple Watch
Apple has released watchOS 7.6.1, which contains a key security fix, for all those with an Apple Watch Series 3 or later.
New App ‘Nanogram’ is a Telegram Client for Apple Watch
Nanogram is a brand new Apple Watch app that acts as a Telegram client. Features: Send, receive, and see all your messages & notifications right from your wrist – even when you don’t have your phone around. Experience the freedom of going truly phone-less with just your Apple Watch, while staying connected to your friends & family. Also supports FlickType Swipe Keyboard, for faster & more private replies on the go (vs Scribble & Dictation, respectively). Nanogram does not collect any information. Requires Apple Watch Series 3 or later, running watchOS 7 or later.
Anthony Joshua is The Latest Star Featured on Apple Fitness+ Time to Walk
British boxer Anthony Joshua is the latest star to feature as part of the Apple Fitness+ ‘Time to Walk’ workout series. The Olympic champion and two-time heavyweight world champion talks about how he got into the sport and the benefits of being vulnerable during a walk in north London. His musical selections are ‘Fantasy’ by Earth, Wind & Fire, ‘Inner City Blue’ by Marvin Gaye, and ‘Mastermind’ by Nas. The episode is available to subscribers on Apple Watch now.
New Apple Watch Series 6 Ad - 'Hello Sunshine' - Puts Wearable at Center of Health and Wellbeing
We all want to get the most out of the summer, and a new Apple Watch Series 6 advert picks up on this. Called ‘Hello Sunshine’, it sees the protagonist encouraged to do all sorts of exciting activities by the wearable. And rest. The clip is soundtracked by ‘Cuore Matto (Planet Funk Remix)’ by Little Tony.
Plume Manages Over One Billion Client Devices, as COVID-19 Inspires Huge Smart Home Growth
Over one billion unique client devices globally have been managed by Plume’s cloud controllers following huge growth in smart home devices.
Unboxing All The International Apple Watch Bands
Apple Releases watchOS 7.6, Bringing ECG App to Series 4 in More Places
Apple has released watchOS 7.6 on Monday alongside the release of iOS 14.7, bringing the ECG App to the Series 4 in 30 more regions.
Thursdays with Bob: Bands on a Budget – TMO Daily Observations 2021-07-15
Once again Dr Mac joins Kelly for Thursdays with Bob. Bob loves his Apple Watch, and loves watch bands. But not the bands (and prices) from Apple.
Enhance Your Apple Watch for Less
Dr. Mac has good news if you like watchbands, but find Apple’s branded watch bands too expensive.
Breastfeeding Mothers Should Install ‘Booby Track’ for Apple Watch
Booby Track is a new app designed for breastfeeding mothers to keep track of which breast you fed your baby from last. From the developer: “One Friday afternoon my partner asked if I could write an app for her watch so that she could keep track of the last boob she fed our baby with. So I did.” On the app’s website you can even watch a “making of” video. Raising kids is expensive so you can buy this app for US$1.99.
New Apple Ad Demonstrates Using Apple Watch to Find iPhone
Apple released a new advert on Friday. Called ‘Haystack’, it emphasizes how your Apple Watch can help you find a misplaced iPhone. (For more details on how this works, check out The Mac Observer’s video tip on the subject.) The clip is soundtracked by “Searching (For Someone Like You)” by Kitty Wells.
Fitness+ on iPad Now Has Full Apple Watch Features
All the Apple Watch Fitness+ features now work when accessing workouts on an iPad, with a previous bug seemingly fixed.
Apple Releases Apple Watch International Collection Bands and Faces
With the Olympics approaching, Apple released new Apple Watch Sport Loop bands and faces so people can share their support for their country.
NightWatch Dock Magnifies Your Apple Watch Screen
The Apple Watch’s NightStand mode continually displays the time, date, and your alarm. NightWatch is a piece of curved Plexiglas that magnifies the Watch screen, making it easier to read at a glance. The Apple Watch charger fits perfectly into NightWatch. The cord chamber enables left and right positions on your desktop or bedside table. Once installed, just drop in your watch into the chamber to charge it and the face will instantly convert to NightStand mode displaying a full clock face. Integrated sound channels amplify your alarm so you’ll never miss a wake up call again. It’s available for US$49.99.
iOS 14.6 Tells Apple Watch Series 3 Users to Restore Device Prior to Updating watchOS
iOS 14.6 is prompting some users to restore their Apple Watch before trying to install the latest version of watchOS 7. The problem is related to the GPS version of the Series 3 as it has just 8GB of internal storage, 9to5 Mac reported.
With the latest versions of iOS and watchOS, Apple seems to have given up trying to force users to delete apps and media manually, which almost never solves the problem. As shown by a 9to5Mac reader on Twitter… iOS 14.6 simply asks the user to unpair and restore the Apple Watch Series 3 in order to install watchOS updates… Previously, the message only recommended that the user should delete some content before trying to install the update again.
Get a Free Apple Watch When You Buy a 2022 Kia EV6 First Edition
The first 1,500 sales of the 2022 Kia EV6 First Edition will come with a free Apple Watch. If you already have one there are other gifts.
