Apple releases watchOS 7.4 with Face ID unlock assistance
Apple has issued an update for watchOS 7.4, one which adds support for a Face ID feature in iOS 14.5 to unlock an iPhone when the user wears a face mask.
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Malcolm Owen
M1 iMac, iPad Pro, Apple TV 4K & AirTag - This Week in Apple, Spring loaded
If four product announcements during the "Spring Loaded" event weren't enough, the week also saw Apple manufacturer Quanta's data held for ransom, Apple's appearance in front of the feds regarding anti-trust allegations, and more!
Lawsuit claims Apple Watch infringes on activity monitoring patent
Apple has been slapped with a new lawsuit alleging that the Apple Watch infringes on a patent related to health devices that monitor physical activity.
Mike Peterson
Mobile ECG specialist AliveCor seeks US Apple Watch ban
AliveCor, a company that markets consumer ECG hardware and services, is taking its patent infringement suit against Apple a step further with a complaint to the U.S. International Trade Commission.
Mikey Campbell
Apple Watch ECG feature debuts in Australia and Vietnam with watchOS 7.4
Apple is set to debut Apple Watch's ECG feature in Australia and Vietnam with an upcoming update to the watchOS operating system, according to a report on Tuesday.
New Apple Watch bands for spring appear after 'Spring Loaded' event
Following the company's "Spring Loaded" launch event, Apple added new Apple Watch bands to order in additional styles.
Will Shanklin
Apple Watch Support for Bike+ cut back due to GymKit implementation issues, says Peloton
GymKit syncs Apple Watch and exercise equipment metrics during a workout, a system Peloton did not use correctly for Bike+ Bootcamp.
Wesley Hilliard
Apple Fitness+ gains pregnancy workouts, older adults training, and Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda is the latest celebrity to contribute her story to Time to Walk on Apple Fitness+, and her addition comes alongside new workouts for pregnant women, plus older adults.
William Gallagher
Apple expanding use of magnets in wearable bands, case covers
Apple's interest in magnets is not confined to MagSafe. Instead, we're likely to see more magnetic clasps in the Apple Watch, or in cases for any Apple devices.
Amber Neely
