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Episode 100, ‘Apple One’ product services launch

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In this episode Apple launched ‘Apple One’ on Friday, Oct 30, making it the easy to get all of Apple’s subscription services in one simple plan, including Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple News+, Apple Fitness+, and iCloud. With a single subscription, customers in over 100 countries and regions can enjoy their favorite Apple services across their favorite devices, including iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV, and Mac. We will discuss the program, prices and how to install the service. I hope you enjoy episode #100 and thank you for listening. (Graphics courtesy of Apple Inc.)

With Apple One, customers gain access to the best in entertainment and more, including Apple Music, which offers over 70 million songs, thousands of playlists, daily selections from the world’s best music experts.

 

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Episode 93, Apple launches Apple Watch 6 expanding health & fitness capabilities

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In this episode, we will discuss one of the announcements from Apple’s virtual presentation which occurred Tuesday morning, specifically the  Apple Watch Series 6, which introduces hardware improvements, watchOS 7 and a number of health and wellness breakthroughs. (Graphics courtesy of Apple Inc.)

Introducing Apple Watch Series 6, featuring a revolutionary Blood Oxygen sensor and app
Apple Watch Series 6 offers its most colorful collection yet

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Episode 92, Review of Apple Watch ICE Medical Standard Application; Road ID watchband faceplate; and Apple releases iOS 13.7 and iPadOS 13.7

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In this episode, we will give you information about Apple Watch’s In Case of Emergency (ICE) Medical Standard application and the Road ID faceplate that slides on your band. We will finish this podcast talking about Tuesday’s Apple update to iOS 13.7 and iPadOS.13.7 (Graphics courtesy of ICE Standard App/Road ID)

Road ID Apple Watch band faceplate displays basic info with access code for first responders.
In Case of Emergency (ICE) Medical Standard Application icon available on the Apple App Store.
ICE Standard Application displays on your Apple Watch Lock Screen. Optional is a card for wallet or purse.

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Episode 87, Tips and Tricks for the Apple Watch; Bandkeeper product review

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In this episode, we will give you some tips and tricks to use on your Apple Watch. I’m sure you will find a few of these new even to the avid user. We will also review a product to help organize and safeguard your watchbands. (Graphic, top, courtesy of Apple Inc.)

 

watchOS 7 brings new personalization, health, and fitness features to Apple Watch this fall.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bandkeeper Folder and inserts to protect your Apple Watchbands in a hardshell case.

 

 

 

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Episode 83, watchOS 7 adds significant personalization, health, and fitness features to Apple Watch

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In this episode, Mac Minutes will review the new watchOS7 operating system that debuted at the Worldwide Developers Conference in June,  We will cover its enhanced customization tools, and the powerful new health and fitness features. There are plenty of them and we will finish the podcast by announcing an Alaskan Apple Users Group event coming up July 25. (Graphics courtesy of Apple Inc.)

watchOS 7 brings new personalization, health, and fitness features to Apple Watch this fall.

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Episode 79, Apple announces Apple Watch fitness award for World Environment Day; Alaskan Apple User Group holds virtual meeting

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In this episode we will discuss Apple announcement that it has scheduled its next Apple Watch Activity Challenge for June 5 in celebration of World Environment Day.  We will also discuss the next virtual meeting of the Alaskan Apple Users Group, June 10, 7 p.m. AK time. Apple enthusiasts are encouraged to join in on this free event. (Graphics courtesy of Apple Inc.)

Apple’s Watch fitness awards available to earn on World Environment Day, June 5.

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Episode 69, Sanitizing your iPhone using the PhoneSoap device and common cleaners

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In Episode 69, with the Coronavirus sweeping the world, I thought I would review a device I have had for quite some time and helps eliminate germs that exist on your iPhone.  The device I have is called PhoneSoap. The device uses U/V light and is quite effective. They have different models which can be found at www.phonesoap.com. We will also covering Apple’s recent guidance that was released on how to clean your device in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.  (Photo courtesy of PhoneSoap)

PhoneSoap 3, Smartphone UV Sanitizer come in 8 colors. You can’t wash your phone, but you can sanitize it with PhoneSoap. PhoneSoap neutralizes the bacteria that other phone cleaners can’t kill. Sanitize & charge your phone with PhoneSoap.

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Episode 68, Emergency SOS and other safety functions for the Apple Watch

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In this episode, we will discuss emergency SOS functions, setting up fall detection and reviewing medical ID for the AppleWatch. (Graphics courtesy of Apple Inc.)

 

Emergency and Medical ID Slider Screenshot
Emergency Fall Notification Screenshot
Emergency SOS End Call Notification Screenshot
Third-party application Medical ID available on the Apple Application Store

 

 

 

 

 

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Episode 66, Ten tips for your Apple devices in 10 minutes

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We will give you ten tips for your Apple devices.  We will start with some iOS13 tips, move to AppleWatch OS and finish with Mac OS.  What’s better, we will do that it about 10 minutes.  (Graphic courtesy of Apple Inc.)

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Episode 65, Apple releases redesigned Maps Application with many new features

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We will talk about Apple’s delivery of a new redesigned Maps Application and some of its new features such as better road coverage and pedestrian data, more precise addresses, and detailed land coverage. We will also highlight some tips throughout the podcast. (Graphics courtesy of Apple Inc.)

Collections makes it easy to share locations with friends and family.
Navigate to frequent destinations with a quick tap of Favorites.
With Indoor Maps for airports and malls, customers can see what level they’re on, restroom locations and even which stores and restaurants are open.
Apple delivers a new redesigned Maps for all users in the United States.
With Indoor Maps for airports and malls, customers can see what level they’re on, restroom locations and even which stores and restaurants are open.

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