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Emergency physician examines Apple Watch’s ECG/EKG functions

This is pretty interesting, especially where the Apple Watch’s health perspective is concerned: I’m an Emergency Physician and read/interpret ECGs on a daily basis. I wanted to talk about the Apple Watch’s new ECG feature as there are a lot of misconceptions about this new function. Apple Watch’s new ECG feature is pretty neat and […]

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Pre-order times list compiled for 2018 iPhone, Apple Watch models

Pre-orders for the iPhone XS, XS Max, and Apple Watch Series 4 will kick off on Friday, September 14 at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time, allowing customers to purchase one of Apple’s newly announced devices. With Apple planning to launch the new devices around the world simultaneously, here’s a list of when pre-orders will be accepted […]

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Apple releases iPhone battery replacement pricing following 2018

Following the BatteryGate controversy of last year, Apple reduced official battery repairs to $29 each through 2018, down from $79. The company has now updated its web site with details of what will happen from January 1st, 2019. In short, the prices will be going back up, but will still be cheaper than they had […]

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watchOS 5 due to arrive on September 17th, adds new health, fitness, Siri-based features alongside other changes

Over at its media event on Wednesday, Apple announced that watchOS 5 will ship on Monday, September 17th, the same day as its iOS 12 operating system. The announcement, from Apple’s Jeff Williams, followed the introduction of the redesigned Apple Watch Series 4. Apple also said Thursday that the Series 4 is the first consumer […]

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Apple to release HomePod OS 12 on September 17th, will include Phone Calls, Lyric Search, Find My iPhone among new features

Your HomePod is about to get some snazzy new features next Monday. During its “Gather Round” media event, Apple announcedthat HomePod OS 12 will ship on Monday, September 17th. The update will feature the ability to search for songs by lyrics, set multiple named timers, make and receive phone calls, Find My iPhone, and use […]