Category Archives: Activity Awards

Episode 196, Apple Watch Ultra field test proves value of new design, breakthrough features and improved capabilities

October 16, 2022Activity Awards, Apple Event, Apple Watch, fitness, Fitness+, health, heart health, UncategorizedAlaska, Anchorage, Apple, Apple Watch, Apple Watch Ultra, ECG, MacMinutes, medical, technologymacminutes

Apple Watch Ultra field test of nearly a month proves value of new design, breakthrough features and improved capabilities. Apple unveiled the revolutionary new design with breakthrough capabilities for the inspired athlete. The Ultra’s bold design and wide range of features built for endurance, exploration, and adventure is truly noteworthy. Apple marketed the device for those individuals, but the device makes its mark as well for the novice weekend warrior. I’ll tell you why it’s a good value to the average person.

**There are three specialized bands for outdoor adventures, endurance training, and water sports Apple introduced as well.**

**Apple Watch Ultra features a new depth gauge. It also delivers the data and functionality required by scuba and free divers for descents down to 40 meters.**

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Episode 190, America Celebrates National Parks with Fitness Activity Award; Projected Apple Sept. 7 Product Event; and Operating System Updates

August 22, 2022Activity Awards, Apple, Apple Event, Apple Watch, AppleTV+, Computers, iOS16, iPad, iPadOS 16, macOS Monterey, Technology, UncategorizedAlaska, Anchorage, Apple, Apple Event 2022, Apple Watch, iPhone, IPhone 14, MacMinutes, National Parks, National Parks Foundations, technologymacminutes

In this episode, we will discuss the announcement this week about Apple celebrating America’s National Parks, including several activities including a fitiness activity award; a product announcement event predicted for September 7 and urgent updates necessary for our Apple operating systems.

Joshua Tree National Park in California tells the rich history of the Serrano, the Chemehuevi, and the Cahuilla people who, like many Indigenous communities past and present, stewarded the land for centuries. Photo by Eric Kruszewski (@erickruszewski). Shot on iPhone 13 Pro Max.

**Apple users can visit a collection of episodes centering Indigenous voices on Apple Podcasts.**

**Apple Watch users are encouraged to celebrate the beauty of national parks everywhere with a limited edition Activity Challenge award on August 27.**

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Episode 176, Apple announces 2022 International Dance Day Activity Award, Friday, April 29; Apple Fitness+ gives users ‘Permission to Dance’ with new Artist Spotlight series, curated Dance workouts, and more

April 22, 2022Activity Awards, Apple, Apple Music, Apple Watch, fitness, Fitness+, health, medical, Technology, UncategorizedAlaska, Anchorage, Apple, Apple Fitness Award, Apple Watch, AppleWatch, Dancing, Fitness, Health, International Dance Day, MacMinutes, medical, technologymacminutes

In this episode, we will discuss Apple’s celebration of the 2022 International Dance Day coming up this Friday, April 29. In the second half of the podcast we will discuss Apple Fitness+ gives users “Permission to Dance” with new Artist Spotlight series, curated Dance workouts, and more.