by Graham Bower | Sep 23, 2022 | Technology
The big and rugged Apple Watch Ultra is a very different beast than the “normal” Apple smartwatches that came before it. With so many new features, there’s still a lot we don’t know about it. But over the past couple of weeks, I have discovered nine fascinating...
by Graham Bower | Sep 7, 2022 | Technology
Apple took the wraps off Apple Watch Ultra — describing the sports-oriented smartwatch as the most rugged and capable Apple Watch yet — during Wednesday’s Far Out event. Big, bulky and beautiful, it delivered on everything the rumor mill predicted and more. Apple...
by Graham Bower | Sep 1, 2022 | Fitness, Technology
When Apple Watch got a larger screen last year with the Series 7 update, most commentators just yawned. Apparently screen size isn’t everything. It’s what you do with your watch that counts. So I was surprised to read recent rumors of an Apple Watch Pro with an even...
by Graham Bower | Aug 19, 2022 | Technology
Apple’s next big thing might not be a car or an AR headset. Thanks to a rule change announced this week by the Food and Drug Administration, Cupertino could soon add hearing aids to its product lineup. The potential market is huge, and Apple stands uniquely positioned...
by Graham Bower | Aug 15, 2022 | Fitness, Technology
In a recent report, Apple outlined the “rigorous scientific validation processes” used to develop the health and fitness features baked into its products. Wearables like Apple Watch monitor our bodies around the clock, providing health insights in real time. That’s a...
by Graham Bower | Jul 18, 2022 | Technology
Imagine if Apple sold AirPods for $5,000, and they were so buggy they kept disconnecting from your iPhone. Sounds crazy, right? But that’s the reality faced by me and millions of other hearing aid users today. Apple offers a solution for hearing aids called Made for...
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by Graham Bower | Jul 1, 2022 | Technology
The iPhone Health app’s Cycle Tracking feature provides a simple solution for logging menstrual cycles. If you menstruate, it’s an effective way to monitor your overall health and estimate when you’re most likely to get pregnant. Given the personal nature of Cycle...
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by Graham Bower | Jun 25, 2022 | Fitness, Technology
Rumors of an Apple Watch Explorer Edition started last year, when Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that Apple was working on ruggedized smartwatch designed specifically for athletes. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, from TF International Securities, added fuel to the fire...
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by Graham Bower | Jun 15, 2022 | Technology
When Apple TV 4K launched last year, it had fans salivating. But not for the sharper picture or faster processor. It was the new Siri Remote that caught everyone’s eye. Had Cupertino finally made a TV remote control that didn’t suck? With its iPod-style scroll wheel,...
by Graham Bower | Jun 6, 2022 | Fitness, Technology
Apple revealed what it has up its sleeve for Apple Watch during its WWDC22 keynote Monday. watchOS 9 includes some fun new watch faces and various other minor additions. But the Workout app really stole the show with a host of welcome new features. Apple is taking on...
