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Apple Watch Series 6 blood oxygen sensor may fall short of dedicated device’s performance, be unreliable for diagnosing medical issues

As exciting as the Apple Watch Series 6’s blood oxygen sensor may be, it might not be up to snuff for medical purposes. Apple’s fine print regarding this feature offers a few caveats: Blood Oxygen app measurements are not intended for medical use, including self-diagnosis or consultation with a doctor, and are only designed for […]

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Mophie releases 3-in-1 wireless charging stand, allows for fourth device to charge via USB-A port

Until Apple releases its long-anticipated AirPower charging mat, there are always the accessory makes that come through in a pinch. Mophie has launched its new 3-in-1 wireless charging stand. The stand allows you to not only simultaneously charge an iPhone and an Apple Watch, but also adds a dedicated spot to wirelessly charge either the […]

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Apple releases version 2D15 firmware update for second-generation AirPods, may be looking to address pairing issue with fix

A week after releasing updated firmware for the AirPods Pro earbuds, Apple has released the same firmware for the second-generation AirPods, bringing them to the new 2D15 firmware. Apple didn’t release the exact changes offered by the firmware, but it’s thought that since the second-generation AirPods don’t feature Active Noise Cancellation, the firmware fixes the […]

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Apple releases 2D15 firmware update for AirPods Pro

On Tuesday, Apple issued its build 2D15 firmware update for its AirPods Pro wireless Bluetooth headphones. The update arrives nearly five months after the previous firmware update, and while a change log hasn’t been issued, it’s thought that the update may contain bug fixes or changes to active noise cancellation. The 2D15 release is the […]

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iOS 13.5, iPadOS 13.5 developer betas include faster access to passcode entry, allow for quicker device access if wearing a mask

Where protective masks have become part of everyday life in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the newly-released iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5 developer betas seem to include streamlined speed with which the passcode pops up when a person wearing a mask is detected. This, in turn, can make it easier to get into anĀ iOS […]