Category Archives: Fitness+

Episode 191, Apple launches iPhones, Apple Watch Series 8, SE and Ultra, and AirPods Pro 2; Fitness+ expands to all iPhone users in 21 countries this fall with new guests and integration

September 8, 2022AirPod, Apple, Apple Event, Apple Watch, Computers, Fitness+, health, iOS16, iPhone 14, TechnologyAir Pods Pro 2, Alaska, Anchorage, Apple, Apple Watch, Apple Watch 8, Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Ultra, iPhone, IPhone 14, MacMinutes, technologymacminutes

In this episode, we will discuss Apple’s introduction Wednesday of an all-new iPhone lineup, rebuilt AirPods Pro, three new Apple Watch models, and an exciting update to Apple Fitness+ and finish up by giving you when they will be available pricing and features along with the information needed to preorder those available beginning Friday, Sep 9.

iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max represent the biggest leap ever for iPhone, featuring the Dynamic Island, the first-ever 48MP camera on iPhone, the Always-On display, and groundbreaking safety capabilities.

**Available in a 6.1-inch display and a new, larger 6.7-inch size, iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus feature impressive camera upgrades and groundbreaking new safety capabilities.**

**Introducing Apple Watch Ultra, the most rugged and capable Apple Watch.**

**The new AirPods Pro bring major upgrades to Transparency mode, Spatial Audio, and customer-loved convenience features, while cancelling up to twice as much noise over their predecessor.**

**Later this fall, for the first time ever Fitness+ will be available for all iPhone users to subscribe to and enjoy in the 21 countries it is available in, even if they don’t have an Apple Watch.**

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Episode 182, Apple unveils watchOS 9 for AppleWatch delivering new ways to stay connected, active, and healthy

June 14, 2022Apple Event, Apple Watch, cardiology, Computers, fitness, Fitness+, health, heart health, iOS16, iPhone, medical, safety, security, Technology, Uncategorized, WWDC2022Alaska, Anchorage, Apple, Apple Watch, AppleWatch, Fitness, Health, heart disease, MacMinutes, technology, WWDC22macminutes

In this episode, we will continue our discussion of the events from the Worldwide Developer Conference 2022 (WWDC22) focusing on the features unveiled in watch OS9, the operating system for the AppleWatch. Specifically, we will discuss an enhanced Workout app, swimming enhancements, sleep stages, a first-of-its-kind AFib History feature, and an all-new Medications app. All this and and much more is available from Apple here.

**Introducing more customizable watch faces, an enhanced Workout app, sleep stages, a first-of-its-kind AFib History feature, and an all-new Medications app.**

The new Medications experience on Apple Watch and iPhone helps users manage and track their medications, vitamins, and supplements. Custom schedules can be created for each medication, and users can set up reminders to help keep them on track.

**For users diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, AFib History estimates the time a user’s heart is in AFib and provides useful insights on lifestyle factors that may influence their condition.**

**watchOS 9 adds even more insights to the Sleep app with sleep stages. Using signals from the accelerometer and heart rate sensor, Apple Watch can detect when users are in REM, Core, or Deep sleep.**

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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.