As Apple announced the release of its new Research app and the launch of three medical studies which take advantage of the new app, Stanford researchers published the full results of the Apple Watch Heart Study in the latest issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Apple releases new Research app and announces three studies
Apple on Thursday announced the release of a new Research app for users of the iPhone and Apple Watch. The app enables users to participate in medical research studies similar to the Stanford Apple Watch Heart Study. Apple also announced three studies that will use data from the Research app.
Facebook fixes iOS app camera bug
Facebook has pushed out a new build of its iOS app that corrects a previously-identified bug that could inadvertently activate the iPhone's camera. The new version (build 247) is available for immediate download from the App Store, assuming your phone hasn't already updated.
Mac Pro, Pro Display XDR coming in December, Apple confirms
Apple on Wednesday said that it will release its much-anticipated Mac Pro and accompanying Pro Display XDR monitor in December. The Mac Pro will be available starting at $5,999 and the Pro Display XDR will cost $4,999.
When it comes to value, I’m looking at Disney+ more than Apple TV+
Looking at it objectively as a consumer of entertainment content, I think Apple TV+ is a horrible deal. No wonder they're giving it away. I'm way more interested in Disney+ than I am in Apple TV+. And I don't think I'm alone.
Facebook iOS app uses camera while you’re scrolling – report [Updated]
OK Boomers, Facebook is watching you while you use it. Facebook's iOS app can activate the iPhone's camera when you're scrolling through your Facebook feed. That's the word from Joshua Maddux, who posted his findings to Twitter. The Next Web has since reproduced the issue, lending some credibility to Maddux's claim.
Apple Card credit limit isn’t sexist, says Goldman Sachs CEO
Is Apple partner Goldman Sachs' algorithm used to determine Apple Card creditworthiness gender-biased? That's the claim from some on Twitter – a serious enough issue to merit an investigation of the New York state Department of Financial Services (DFS). Goldman Sachs denies it, and the company CEO encourages couples that suspect they've been treated unfairly to get in touch.
New Mac Pro spied in studio of DJ/producer Calvin Harris
DJ/producer Calvin Harris already has a pre-release Mac Pro in his studio, judging from his Instagram stories. 9to5Mac reports that Harris updated his Instagram account over the weekend with videos that show the Mac Pro in use.
Apple Card investigated for possible gender discrimination [Updated]
Goldman Sachs and Apple are in the crosshairs of the New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) following a viral tweet that alleges gender discrimination over credit lines associated with the Apple Card.
Editor’s Desk: Apple update death march, Adobe expectations, Apple Health and EHR
This week saw yet another point update from Apple to fix a problem, this time for an issue first introduced in late October. We also saw the release of an app we've been waiting for from Adobe for a year - one that's underwhelming many of us, it turns out. Apple surprised us with some welcome electronic health record integration; now if only the rest of the health care industry would catch up. Thoughts on all this stuff in this week's editor's desk roundup.
How to get rid of the Mac’s Catalina upgrade reminder
Getting tired of seeing that persistent notification in your Mac dock to remind you to upgrade to macOS 10.15 Catalina? It's possible to turn off that notification permanently without having to upgrade. All it requires is a little command-line tinkering, if you're up for it. Read on for details.
Fifteen iOS 13 tips and tricks – now on video!
If you're looking to get the most out of iOS 13 on your iPhone or iPad, we've got a collection of great tips for you to learn that will really help you get the most out of your device.