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Tests show Apple Watch heart rate sensor to be nearly on par with Mio’s Alpha unit

Apple picked a good heart rate sensor for the Apple Watch. After a series of tests by Mac and iOS developer Brad Larson in which raw data was extracted from both devices, the heart rate sensor on the Apple Watch was determined to be nearly on par with the Mio Alpha, a popular dedicated heart […]

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This is Nifty: Medium offers secure, self-destructing dictated messages with Confide app

This could be pretty interesting. Medium’s Confide, which has surfaced for the Apple Watch, allows users to send end-to-end encrypted messages that delete themselves forever as soon as they’re read. The app also works with iOS’ Handoff, allowing you to edit your messages between iOS devices before sending with customizable notifications alerting you to new […]

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Cosmopolitan resort in Las Vegas now accepts Apple Pay transactions

You will soon be able to lose a great deal of money in Vegas with Apple Pay. Or at least pay for the hotel/casino in which you lose a great deal of money. The Cosmopolitan resort in Las Vegas has announced that Apple Pay will be accepted at the hotels’ front desk, restaurants and bars […]

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Apple edges closer to offering in-store pickup for Apple Watch

You might be able to pick up an Apple Watch from an Apple Store location in the relatively near future. Following a change to its web site, Apple is apparently preparing to have the Apple Watch available as an in-store item that can be picked up in the United States and other launch countries. The […]

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This is Nifty: Volkswagen developing Car-Net app for iOS devices

German car manufacturer Volkswagen today announced that it’s joining the ranks of companies offering an Apple Watch app to go along with its broader mobile service. VW’s Car-Net service, which debuted in 2014, has offered services like remote control of climate settings, checking if you left your windows open or where you parked, and fuel/battery […]