Category Archives: Apple Watch

Episode 140, HeartWatch App adds features; Student IDs on iPhone and Apple Watch expand to Canada & more US universities

August 6, 2021Apple Watch, Computers, iPhone, medical, TechnologyAlaska, Anchorage, Apple, Apple Watch, AppleWatch, ECG, iPhone, MacMinutes, medical, technologymacminutes

In this episode we will continue our emphasis on health with a review on a health application for the AppleWatch, named the HeartWatch. It has recently added several new news and diagnostic features, including a partnership with the heart foundation, and personalized heart news. This is definitely an interesting story for those who are heart conscious. In the second half of the podcast, we will discuss the tens of thousands of students who will be returning to school this year and will be able to use mobile student IDs on iPhone and Apple Watch to get around campus and make purchases.

If you’re wanting to better understand your health, HeartWatch should be on the top of your list. It takes the information captured by the Apple Watch and gives you actionable way to improve your health.

**With their student IDs in Wallet, university students and faculty can simply tap their iPhone to access campus buildings and make purchases.**

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Episode 135, Colorful Apple Watch International Collection bands and watch faces show patriotism for upcoming Olympic Games; Apple launches public OS Beta program

July 1, 2021Apple, Apple Watch, fitness, health, TechnologyAlaska, Anchorage, Apple, Apple Watch, Apple Watch bands, AppleWatch, AppleWatch Tips, MacMinutes, Olympics, technologymacminutes

In this episode, we will discuss the Apple’s launching this week of New Sport Loop bands and matching downloadable watch faces feature bold designs that represent 22 nations around the world. These bands are just in time to show your support for your summer Olympic teams taking place July 23 through August 8. Additionally, we will briefly talk about Apple launching the public beta operating systems.

**Australia, Belgium, and Brazil International Collection Sport Loop bands and matching Stripes watch faces**

**The US International Collection Sport Loop and Stripes watch face.**

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Episode 133, Apple advances personal health by introducing secure sharing and new insights

June 16, 2021Apple Watch, COVID-19, fitness, health, medical, Technology, Uncategorized, wwdc2021Alaska, Anchorage, Apple, AppleWatch, EKG, Fitness, Health, heart disease, iOS, MacMinutes, medical, technology, WWDC, WWDC 2021macminutes

In this episode, we will discuss the announcement during the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2021) that with iOS 15, iPhone and Apple Watch users will now have the ability to share health data with loved ones or a care network, view Trends, and measure their Walking Steadiness.

**iOS 15 brings secure sharing and new insights for users within the Health application.**

**Users can choose to share their health and wellness data with loved ones or caregivers for more meaningful conversations and support, even from afar.**

**Users have granular control over which health data types they choose to share and with whom.**

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Episode 132, Apple debuts iOS 15 bringing new ways to stay connected and powerful features that help users focus, explore, and do more with on-device intelligence

June 9, 2021Apple, Apple Maps, Apple Music, Apple Watch, Computers, iPad, iPhone, Technology, Uncategorized, wwdc2021Alaska, Anchorage, Apple, FaceTime, Focus, iOS15, MacMinutes, Notifications, SharePlay, technology, WWDC, WWDC2021, WWDC21macminutes

In this episode, we will discuss one of Apple’s announcements Monday kicking off its annual Worldwide Developers Conference 2021 with major updates to FaceTime, new Focus features to reduce distraction, enhanced on-device intelligence to discover information, and more ways to explore the world using Maps, Weather, and Wallet.

**iOS 15 introduces SharePlay in FaceTime, Live Text using on-device intelligence, redesigned Notifications, and more.**

**The stunning Portrait mode from the Camera app is now optimized for video calls in FaceTime.**

**Focus helps users filter notifications to reduce distractions, using a custom Focus or a suggested Focus like Work or Sleep.**

**An all-new city navigation and exploration experience comes to Apple Maps with more realistic and colorful details.**

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Episode 126, Apple releases iOS 14.5 delivering unlock iPhone with Apple Watch, more diverse Siri voice options, and new privacy controls

April 29, 2021AirTags, Apple, Apple Watch, iPhone, TechnologyAlaska, Anchorage, Apple, Apple Watch, AppleWatch, iOS 14.5, iPhone tips, MacMinutes, technologymacminutes

In this episode, we will discuss Apple’s release of iOS 14.5 delivering features including unlock iPhone with Apple Watch, more diverse Siri voice options, new privacy controls operating systems and much more.

**Apple users can now use their Apple Watch to securely unlock iPhone when Face ID is enabled while wearing a face mask.**

iOS 14.5 adds six new emoji characters including a face exhaling, woman with beard, and heart on fire, among others.

**Users can now select different skin tones for each individual in the couple kissing and couple with heart emoji.**

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Episode 123, Apple’s announces new Fitness + workouts, Apple Watch Activity Challenges and Apple launch event scheduled

April 16, 2021Apple Watch, fitness, health, iPhone, medical, Technology, UncategorizedAlaska, Anchorage, Apple, Apple Fitness Award, Apple Watch, AppleWatch, Fitness, MacMinutes, technologymacminutes

In this episode, we will discuss Apple’s announcement of new activity challenges for Earth Day and International Dance Day occurring soon and specialized workouts added to Fitness +. We will also talk about Apple’s event scheduled for Tuesday, April 20th at 10 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time. More information about Mac Minutes is at the following website link.

**Apple sets new Apple Watch Activity Challenges for Earth Day and International Dance Day.**

**New Workouts for Pregnancy, Workouts for Older Adults, and Workouts for Beginners will be available in Apple Fitness+ on Monday, April 19.**

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Episode 120, Stanford Study finds AppleWatch can accurately assess frailty; Apple updates mobile device operating systems

March 28, 2021Apple, Apple Watch, fitness, health, iPhone, medical, Technology, UncategorizedAlaska, Anchorage, Apple, Apple Fitness Activity, Apple Watch, AppleWatch, Health, heart disease, iPhone, MacMinutes, medical, technologymacminutes

In this episode, we discuss how a Stanford Study found the AppleWatch can predict frailty in Veteran’s Health Administration patients, proving once again how important the AppleWatch when combined with an iPhone can be in a health program. We will finish the podcast covering Apple’s recent updates of various mobile device operating systems, including iOS 14.4.2, iPad OS 14.2.2 and WatchOS 7.3.3. You can read the Stanford Study and find out more information at the Mac Minutes Podcast website. (Image courtesy of Apple Inc.)

**An Apple Watch, such as the Series 4, which monitors ECG functions, is one such device that can augment your home healthcare program.**

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Episode 116, eero 6 Pro Mesh hands-on review; Apple Watch users can earn a limited-edition fitness award with the International Women’s Day Activity Challenge

February 25, 2021Apple Watch, Computers, fitness, health, mesh network, Technology, UncategorizedAlaska, Anchorage, Apple, Apple Fitness Award, Apple Fitness Awards, Apple Watch, AppleWatch, eero, MacMinutes, mesh, mesh networks, technologymacminutes

In this episode I will be giving a hands-on review of the eero Pro 6 mesh system and share Apple’s fitness activity award celebrating International Women’s Day. You can find a comprehensive list of Apple’s events celebrating Women’s History Month at the attached link. More information for the eero Pro 6 is at eero and the podcast at Mac Minutes Podcast.

**eero Pro 6 covers up to: 2,000 sq. ft and is tri-band with enough bandwidth to deliver high speeds to over 75+ connected devices. One device costs around $229 US.**

**eero Beacon adds up to 1,500 sq. ft. of coverage to your existing eero and extends your eero network with speeds**
**up to 350 Mbps. Price is about $119 US.**

**Apple Watch users can earn a limited-edition award with the International Women’s Day Activity Challenge on March 8.**

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Episode 114, AppleWatch ECG studies prove to be able to early detect COVID-19; hands-on Maskfone protective mask review

February 12, 2021Apple, Apple Watch, COVID-19, fitness, health, TechnologyAlaska, Anchorage, Apple, AppleWatch Tips, Atrial Fibrillation, coronavirus, Covid-19, ECG, EKG, Health, heart disease, iPhone, MacMinutes, MASKFONE, medical, technologymacminutes

In this episode we will reexamine the AppleWatch ECG functions and the discuss the results from a recent study at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York that associated with wearable devices to identify and detect if a wearer has COVID-19 days before they are diagnosed or symptoms appear. We will also do a hands-on product review of the MaskFone, a combination of N95 mask and integrated earbuds that will change how you look at wearing a mask. The School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Study is available at https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.11.06.20226803v1.full.pdf. (Graphics courtesy of MASKFONE and Apple Inc.)

**A-fib means the heart is beating in an irregular pattern and is the most common form of serious arrhythmia.**

MASKFONE is the optimal face mask. It provides maximum protection against airborne health risks, while affording a more convenient and serviceable way of taking phone calls and listening to music. More info is at https://global.maskfone.com

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Episode 112, Apple celebrates Black History Month with new AppleWatch 6 design; fitness activity award; and Apple makes security and firmware updates

January 27, 2021Apple Watch, fitness, health, iPad, iPhone, Technology, UncategorizedApple Fitness Award, Black History Month, Fitness, Health, iOS, iOS14.4, iPadOS14.4, iPhone, MacMinutes, technologymacminutes

In this episode we will discuss Apple celebration of Black History Month with new AppleWatch 6 design, fitness activity award and more. Also, Apple makes a security update to iOS 14.4; iPadOS 14.4; and firmware updates for the HomePod, HomePod mini; and tvOS 14.4. (AppleWatch graphic courtesy of Apple Inc.)

Apple introduces the Black Unity Collection, designed to celebrate and acknowledge Black history and Black culture. The collection includes a limited-edition Apple Watch Series 6, the Black Unity Sport Band, and the Unity watch face.

**The Black Unity Sport Band uses colors inspired by the Pan-African flag with the words “Truth. Power. Solidarity.” laser-engraved onto the closure**

**Apple Watch users can participate in a new Unity Activity Challenge and earn the limited-edition award by closing their Move ring seven days in a row during February.**

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