In this episode, we will discuss Apple introduction of a program to expand repair options with support for used genuine parts. Handy for those in remote regions of Alaska and other places in the world.
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In this episode, we will discuss Apple announces “Friday Night Baseball” returns to Apple TV+ on March 29. We will start with the weekly doubleheaders begining soon with the New York Yankees at the Houston Astros, and the St. Louis Cardinals at the Los Angeles Dodgers. We will tell you about how you can tune in and a schedule of games between now to the end of June. Go to the Apple website for the full schedule.
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In this episode, we will discuss Apple introduces transcripts for Apple Podcasts on Tuesday, March 5th. Transcripts offer full-text display for each episode, making podcasts more accessible and immersive than ever before. We will cover this and announce an iPhone Tips and Tricks class coming up March 14.
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In this episode, we will discuss how Apple Sports, a new app for sports fans. The free app for iPhone delivers real-time scores, stats, and more, all designed for speed and simplicity. Learn all about the app in just a few “Mac Minutes”.
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In this episode, we will discuss how Apple is celebrating Heart Health Month.The annual Heart Month Challenge is back again this year for Apple Watch users. The event is slated for Valentine’s Day on Wed, Feb 14. Also, learn how Mac Minutes listeners can listen in to a special presentation on the Apple Vision Pro and Apple Healh sleep feature.
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In this episode we will discuss Apple’s addition of the Stolen Device Protection feature on iPhone with iOS 17.3. Stolen Device Protection adds a layer of security when your iPhone is away from familiar locations, such as home or work, and helps protect your accounts and personal information in case your iPhone is ever stolen. When Stolen Device Protection is enabled, some features and actions have additional security requirements when your iPhone is away from familiar locations such as home or work. These requirements help prevent someone who has stolen your device and knows your passcode from making critical changes to your account or device.
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In this episode we will discuss Apple’s introduction of Apple Vision Pro available in the U.S. on February 2. Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that transforms how people work, collaborate, connect, relive memories, and enjoy entertainment.
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In this episode we will discuss Apple’s introduction of spatial video capture on iPhone 15 Pro. With iOS 17.2, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max users can now record spatial videos — a groundbreaking new capability that helps users capture life’s precious moments — and relive those memories on Apple Vision Pro, starting early in 2024.
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In this episode, we will be discussing Journal, a new iPhone app available starting this week, which helps users reflect and practice gratitude through journaling, which has been shown to improve wellbeing. With Journal, users can capture and write about everyday moments and special events in their lives, and include photos, videos, audio recordings, locations, and more to create rich memories. It’s a great app to learn how to use and start off the new year journalling your way through the 2024.
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In this episode we will discuss a report stating 2.6 billion personal records have been compromised by data breaches in past two years — underscoring need for end‑to‑end encryption. This year’s study file:///newsroom/pdfs/The-Continued-Threat-to-Personal-Data-Key-Factors-Behind-the-2023-Increase.pdf demonstrates threats that had already reached historic levels. Increasingly, companies across the technology industry are addressing these threats by implementing end-to-end encryption, as Apple did with last year’s launch of Advanced Data Protection for iCloud.
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