iOS 15 kicked things off for this year's WWDC keynote. It's not the biggest update for the mobile operating system to date, but it has quite a few noteworthy new additions.
12 of the most exciting new features in iOS 15
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watchOS 8 brings new workout types, health features and more to your Apple Watch
Apple's pre-recorded Worldwide Developers Conference 2021 keynote has unveiled some new features coming to the Apple Watch with the upcoming watchOS 8.0 software update.
iMessage, Health, Maps, and Safari are said to get ‘big updates’ at WWDC21
This Monday, June 7, Apple is going to kick off this year's Worldwide Developers Conference. And since it's the keynote, we're expecting to see the company showcase big updates for all of its platforms. Even tvOS, maybe. But it's some of the company's services that may get most of the attention.
New study shows Apple Watch and Fitbit users are more likely to get medical procedures
Apple sees the Apple Watch as an important product in its lineup for a variety of reasons. Most of which, it's the company's best effort in the health field, a major priority for Apple moving forward. A recent study has an interesting discover, as far as its related to wearables and medical procedures.
iOS 15 may adopt new food tracking features, tweaks to the UI and Messages app, and much more
Credit where credit is due: Apple has managed to keep the lid on many of the upcoming changes planned for iOS's next major update. But today sees a slight change of pace.
After investigation, FDA says patient risk is low when it comes to MagSafe and iPhone pacemaker interference
There are powerful magnets in a lot of different consumer devices, especially smartphones and other smart devices. As such, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been investigating if many of these devices can cause major issues for individuals with pacemakers and similar medical devices.
Peloton clarifies the Apple GymKit matter
The exercise equipment company Peloton has clarified that customers can no longer connect their Apple Watch to the Bike+ Bootcamp Classes because the iPhone maker's Fitness software doesn't support switching from biking to lifting weights all in one workout.
How to find nearby COVID-19 vaccine locations with the Maps app
In 2020, we showed you how to find COVID-19 testing locations using Apple Maps. And this is something you can still take advantage of. But luckily this time, we get to show you how to find locations in Maps offering the COVID-19 vaccine in your area.
Whether you’re considering getting the vaccine yourself or want to help a friend or family member, Maps makes it easy. On iPhone, iPad, and Mac, you can see locations offering the vaccine and even hit a simple button to make an appointment on the location’s website.
So if you’re ready, let’s get to finding COVID-19 vaccine locations in Maps.
This tweak stops iOS’ built-in hearing protection for people who don’t like the volume interruption
If you’re using any recent release of iOS or iPadOS, be it 13 or 14, then your handset automatically attempts to protect your hearing by reducing loud sounds when using headphones for extended periods of time.
The option to reduce loud sounds is adjustable in the Settings app, but as many users have pointed out on Apple’s support forums, the adjustment has its limits and may still negatively impact the media consumption experience in certain scenarios even when the user takes steps to mitigate interruptions.
Apple Fitness+ ‘potential issue’ is making some workouts unavailable
Apple just patched an issue with older links meant to share Shortcuts, but another issue has cropped up. This time it's for Apple's newest service, Fitness+.
Apple Music now offers a playlist for people with a speech-sound disorder
Therapeutic Apple Music playlists are now available to those with a speech-sound disorder.
Apple offers a look behind the curtain of the Fitness+ studio
Apple Fitness+ launched in late 2020. And now, a few months later, the company is offering a look behind the scenes at the company's studio.