Apple appears to be expanding its goal of bringing device components in-house, with reports it plans to use its own displays in devices.
Apple Watch Version of Microsoft Authenticator Discontinued
Microsoft is pulling the plug on Microsoft Authenticator for Apple Watch, sunsetting the app in January 2023.
Apple Testing MacBook and Apple Watch Production in Vietnam
Apple is looking to expand its manufacturing presence in Vietnam, testing MacBook and Apple Watch production.
Smartwatches Can Serve As Early Coronavirus Detection
Smartwatches can do much more than count steps, with research showing they can detect coronavirus infections days before diagnosis.
John Hancock Offers $25 Apple Watches to Regular Exercisers
John Hancock is offering customers who commit to regular exercise an Apple Watch Series 6 or an Apple Watch SE for as little as $25.
Humane Scores Another Apple Executive
Humane has announced that Patrick Gates, former Apple Internet Services executive, has joined the startup as Chief Technology Officer.
Apple Watch Outsells Entire Swiss Watch Industry
It may only represent a small percentage of Apple’s revenue, but the Apple Watch has already beat the entire Swiss watch industry by a large margin, according to Strategy Analytics. According to the press release, Steven Waltzer, Senior Analyst at…
2020 Could Be ‘Breakout Year’ For Apple Wearables
According to TheStreet.com, Jefferies analyst Kyle McNealy believes 2020 may be a “breakout year” for Apple wearables. Apple’s Wearables unit has been growing increasingly important for the company, as AirPods, AirPods Pro and the Apple Watch have become must-have devices…
Apple Introduces ‘Apple Watch Connected’ Gym Partnership
CNBC is reporting that Apple has unveiled a new gym initiative called “Apple Watch Connected.” At the time of launch, four gyms have joined the program, including Basecamp Fitness, Orange Theory, YMCA and Crunch Fitness, although that number will likely…
Google to Acquire Fitbit: Promises to Protect User Privacy
Google has announced a definitive deal to acquire Fitbit, a leading maker of wearable devices. The deal, valued at $2.1 billion, will help Google compete more aggressively with Apple in the battle over the wearable space. Wearables have increasingly become…
Blue Shield of California to Integrate Apple Watches in Doctor Visits
According to a report by Health Data Management, Blue Shield of California (BSC) is planning on using the Apple Watch to improve doctor’s visits. “BSC, together with its health services partner Altais, have partnered with Notable Health, a company that…
Apple Watch Gets Pokémon Go
“Oh boy, here we go,” said John Hanke, CEO of Niantic Labs when speaking at Apple’s iPhone 7 event today. “Pokémon Go is coming to the Apple Watch.” Hinke stated that Pokémon Go has had more than 500 million downloads…
Square Cash For Apple Watch Lets You Pay From Your Wrist
Square just announced Square Cash for Apple Watch, which will enable owners of the device to easily send money money to their friends right from their wrist. “The latest Square Cash release provides an even easier way to send money…
The iWatch Doesn’t Exist, But Apple’s Getting Sued Over It
Apple is getting sued over its iWatch. You may have not noticed anything wrong with that sentence, and to be honest it’s hard to fault you if you didn’t. Apple’s smartwatch is actually called the Apple Watch, but hey –…
Apple Watch 2 Rumors Point to FaceTime Camera
After enjoying online ordering-only status since its launch, the Apple Watch finally arrived in stores this week. Apple just released its first wearable device a couple of months ago, but the rumors are already flying about the next version of…
Apple Watch Gets Software Update, More Developer Tools
Apple previewed the new watchOS 2 update to its Apple Watch software today at WWDC. It gives developers the ability to build faster and more powerful apps natively on Apple Watch, and lets them take advantage of hardware features like…
Your iPhone, iPad, and Mac Font Is Likely Going to Change
Are all the Apple users ready for a font change? Everyone loves a font change! Love it or not, a new look might be coming to your iOS and Mac OS devices. 9to5Mac‘s Mark Gurman quotes the ubiquitous sources with…
Fitbit Files $100 Million IPO
Fitness tracking wearables company Fitbit has decided to go public According to Fortune, Fitbit will trade on the NYSE under the symbol FIT. The company says it plans to raise $100 million, but that number is likely to change. Fitbit’s…
These Kids Have Some Logical Reactions to the Apple Watch
TheFineBros‘ YouTube series of kids reacting to stuff has a new entry – and this time they’re taking a look at the Apple Watch! Or the iWatch. Or that “small iPod nano.” While the kids can agree that it “looks…
Your Apple Watch and Your Tattoo Don’t Get Along, Confirms Apple
Apple has confirmed that yes, your arm tattoo is probably messing with your Apple Watch. Earlier this week, some new Apple Watch owners discovered something rather troubling – their shiny new devices weren’t working quite right. Turns out, their sleeve…