Apple today added refurbished Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch SE 2 models to its online store in the United States, offering the latest Apple Watches at a discounted price for the first time. The Apple Watch Series 8 is available starting at $339 for the 41mm GPS model, which is $60 off of […]
Read MoreThe Apple Watch can help treat a key symptom of sickle cell disease and changes to Apple’s speech recognition algorithm could help people with a stutter, new studies propose. According to a study conducted by researchers at Duke University’s Day Hospital (via MyHealthyApple), the Apple Watch could help treat vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs), a key complication […]
Read MoreAlongside the Yellow iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus and new selection of Silicone Cases, Apple today released 19 new Apple Watch bands offering a range of fresh color options, including a new “Casaque” line for Apple Watch Hermès. The new Apple Watch band colors are as follows, with slightly different new options available depending […]
Read MoreThe Biden administration has declined to overrule a U.S. International Trade Commission decision that the Apple Watch infringes patents from medical device company AliveCor, potentially paving the way for an import ban on Apple’s smartwatch depending on how the appeals process pans out. California-based AliveCor said in a statement that it was informed the Biden […]
Read MoreApple plans to release so-called “Apple Watch Series X” and third-generation Apple Watch SE models with larger displays in 2024, according to research shared last week by David Hsieh, an analyst at technology research firm Omdia. In his research note, Hsieh claimed that the Series X will have 1.89-inch and 2.04-inch display size options, which […]
Read MoreApple today released a new, special-edition Black Unity Sport Loop Apple Watch band in celebration of Black History Month. The band comes as part of Apple’s wider commemoration of Black History Month, where the company plans to highlight curated content celebrating Black culture and community. The Black Unity Sport Loop features the word “Unity” woven […]
Read MoreFor MacRumors readers who were gifted an Apple Watch for the holidays, we’ve created a list of useful tips and tricks that you won’t want to miss in order to get the most out of your new watch, whether you’re new to Apple Watch entirely or upgrading from an earlier version. Apple Watch Basics New […]
Read MoreDespite optimizations made in an iOS 16 update in November, the iPhone 14’s Car Crash Detection feature continues to accidentally call 911 when a user may be on a rollercoaster, skiing, or doing other physical activities the device misunderstands as a car crash. The iPhone 14’s Car Crash Detection feature uses an array of sensors […]
Read MoreWith watchOS 9, Apple introduced a number of headline new features like new workout metrics, sleep stage tracking, low power mode, and more. But it also made a number of smaller yet notable changes and additions that make your Apple Watch more functional and convenient to use. In this article, we’ve listed 20 other features […]
Read MoreVideo: AirPods Pro 2 vs. Bose QuietComfort II Apple on September 23 officially launched the second-generation version of the AirPods Pro, introducing updated Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Transparency, improved sound, and more. Right around the same time, Bose introduced new QuietComfort II earbuds with many similar features, so we thought we’d compare the two to […]
Read MoreVideo: AirPods Pro 2 vs. Bose QuietComfort II Apple on September 23 officially launched the second-generation version of the AirPods Pro, introducing updated Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Transparency, improved sound, and more. Right around the same time, Bose introduced new QuietComfort II earbuds with many similar features, so we thought we’d compare the two to […]
Read MoreApple Executives Talk About iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island in New Interview In a new interview, Apple’s senior vice president of software engineering, Craig Federighi, and Apple’s vice president of human interface design, Alan Dye, sat down to discuss the thinking behind the iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island and how it was developed. During the […]
Read MoreWith new Apple Watch Ultra and Series 8 models now in the hands of customers, Apple has brought a host of smart new features to many people’s wrists. But there’s more to come. Apple has a handful of additional features in store for Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra owners before the year’s […]
Read MoreAt its “Far out” event this month, Apple announced the second-generation Apple Watch SE and the Apple Watch Series 8. The Apple Watch SE is a low-cost option that still offers many of the Apple Watch features that have made the device so popular over the years, while the Apple Watch Series 8 offers a […]
Read MoreA YouTuber has quite literally crash-tested the iPhone 14’s Crash Detection feature and found Apple’s new emergency SOS function to reliably kick into action in the event of a controlled vehicle collision. Serial gadget-smasher TechRax today published a video (embedded below) in which his team can be seen remotely controlling a driverless car containing an […]
Read MoreWhen the Apple Watch Series 8 and second-generation Apple Watch SE were first announced, the Apple Watch comparison page said both models supported Bluetooth 5.0, but Apple now says they actually support the newer Bluetooth 5.3 standard. Apple’s website still lists the Series 8 and new SE with Bluetooth 5.0 support in some places, but […]
Read MoreWith the launch of iPhone 14 and new Apple Watch models, Apple introduced a new safety feature called Crash Detection. Keep reading to learn what it is, how it works, and how to turn it on and off. What Is Crash Detection? Crash Detection is designed to detect severe car crashes in passenger cars. If […]
Read MoreBecause of time zone differences, it’s already September 16 (aka iPhone launch day) in Australia and New Zealand, which means customers in these countries who preordered a new iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, or iPhone 14 Pro Max are beginning to receive their devices. Customers receiving new iPhone 14 devices will soon be sharing photos […]
Read MoreThe S8 chip in the Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch Ultra, and second-generation Apple Watch SE features the same CPU as the S6 and S7 chips, according to identifier codes. The CPU within Apple’s S8 SiP carries the same T8301 identifier as the CPU in the S6 and S7 chips that debuted in the […]
Read MoreAFib History, one of watchOS 9‘s new health features, this week received regulatory approval in Canada, seemingly making it the first country to do so outside the United States ahead of the release of watchOS 9 later this year. AFib History allows individuals diagnosed with atrial fibrillation to view an estimate of how frequently their […]
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