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Apple Watch could help detect signs of atrial fibrillation, a leading cause of strokes

This could be helpful, if not potentially life-saving. A team of researchers just proved that the Apple Watch’s heart rate sensor can actually detect an early sign of heart disease without any symptoms at all, a development that could change how people use their Apple Watches. The sensor can accurately detect atrial fibrillation, an abnormal […]

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In-cabin notebook ban may soon apply to flights from Europe to U.S.

The Department of Homeland Security may be expanding its notebook ban, forbidding notebooks in the cabins of all flights from Europe to the United States. News of the expanded ban, which could be announced as soon as Thursday, came from European security officials. Passengers flying from Europe to the United States may need to store […]

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Microsoft releases Visual Studio development tools for Mac

If you’re interested in writing Visual Studio code on your Mac, this might be for you. Following an extended preview for developers, Microsoft has released Visual Studio for Mac at the company’s Build 2017 developer conference this week. Microsoft offered the following comment about the release today: We are happy to announce the release of […]

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Apple Support app updated to 1.1, adds new scheduling features for Apple Authorized Service Provider locations

This could come in handy. Apple has just released version 1.1 of its Apple Support app, the new version allowing users to schedule device repairs at Authorized Service Providers, not just Apple store Genius Bars. The integration greatly increases the number of service locations available to customers and is a welcome addition for users living […]

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Apple quietly acquires Beddit, may be looking to include sleep tracking features in watchOS 4

Sometimes Apple makes small-but-cool acquisitions. Apple has snagged popular iOS sleep tracking platform and hardware maker Beddit. While specific details of the acquisition are unclear at this point, Beddit has updated the privacy policy on its website to announce the acquisition and note of a privacy policy change. The Beddit iOS app’s description was altered […]