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Apple reiterates commitment to Siri privacy following $95 million class action lawsuit settlement

Sometimes an apology (or at least a firm commitment not to do something) is in order. Apple on Wednesday reiterated its commitment to Siri privacy, stating that data collected with Siri has never been used to create marketing profiles, nor has any ‌Siri‌ information been made available to advertisers or sold for any purpose. The […]

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Rumor: Apple Watch Series 8 could feature built-in temperature sensor, advise users if they have a fever

This could definitely come in handy. A rumored temperature sensor built into the Apple Watch Series 8 could offer the ability to detect if the wearer has a fever as part of its enhanced fitness-tracking functions. Expected in late 2022, the Apple Watch Series 8 is widely anticipated to include some form of body temperature […]

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Apple Maps update forthcoming, will directly display COVID-19 testing locations in your area

This will definitely come in handy, and hopefully point out the nearest COVID-19 testing location via Apple Maps to your device. Apple on Saturday launched an online portal for healthcare providers, labs, and other businesses, to register as COVID-19 testing locations. The ‌Apple Maps‌ team will then review the application, and upon approval the location […]

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Apple launches Covid-19 self-screening website and iOS/iPadOS app

Apple has released both a new website as well as an iOS/iPadOS app with a screening tool for Coronavirus symptoms, along with updated information about prevention practices. The company said the site arose out of a partnership with the Centers for Disease Control, the White House’s Coronavirus Task Force, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The site’s […]

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Users can now take ECG readings via Apple Watch Series 4 units following watchOS 5.1.2 update

When the Apple Watch Series 4 shipped, its electrocardiogram (ECG) features were still in development. With the just-released watchOS 5.1.2 update, Apple has finally added its much-anticipated ECG app. While users have already been able to get notifications about irregular heart rhythms, the ECG will take things a step further. To take an ECG, you […]