In this episode, we will discuss Apple’s introduction of AirTags which were part of a virtual event on Tuesday, April 20th which brought new colorful iMacs, iPad Pro equipped with an M1 chip, and an Apple TV 4K with remote. We will start with AirTags today and cover the remainder of the refreshed devices in upcoming episodes. More information can be found at Mac Minutes Podcast. (Graphics courtesy of Apple Inc.)
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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.
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In this episode, we discuss Apple’s announcement this week of the Find My network accessory program enabling users to keep track of their belongings in the new Items tab within the Find My application and some of the new products being introduced. Product manufacturers are VanMoof e-bikes, Belkin SOUNDFORM Freedom True Wireless Earbuds, and Chipolo ONE Spot item finder. More about the Mac Minutes Podcast can be found at the following link. (Graphics courtesy of Apple Inc.)
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In this episode, we discuss Apple’s announcement this week of the Worldwide Developer’s Conference (WWDC) and a product review of the CleanLight, a portable ionic UV air purifier manufactured by KeySmart. More information about the Mac Minutes Podcast can be found at the podcast’s website. (Graphics courtesy of Apple Inc. and KeySmart)
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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.)
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In this episode, we will discuss Apple’s recent announcement on new COVID features in the maps application. You can now ask the Siri or search within Apple Maps to find nearby COVID-19 vaccine providers throughout the US, with operating hours and links to important information. We will cover how these tips work and talk about other features for finding COVID testing and using location tracking. Click on COVID mobility data and trends for the past year. More information is at the Mac Minutes Podcast website.(Graphics courtesy of Apple Inc.)
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In this episode, we discuss the launch of the AirPop Active + Smart Mask with Halo Sensor which tracks a combination of air quality data and information about your breathing rate, helping users take control of their respiratory health. We will finish the podcast talking about the sweeping updates this week to Apple’s operating systems More information for the mask are at AirPop and the Mac Minutes Podcast websites. (Graphics courtesy of AirPopHealth)
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In this episode, mophie, the tech accessory retailer, revamps its flagship juice pack and introduces the Juice Pack Connect universal battery system. After using one for a couple weeks now, I will be giving a hands-on review. You can view a You Tube video for the Juice Pack Connect at this link. The Mac Minutes Podcast webpage is located here. (Graphic courtesy of mophie Inc.)
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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.
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In this episode we will learn how to capture stunning floral photos with iPhone 12 Pro models. This week Apple published a tutorial on how to take great floral photos. We in Anchorage have some beautiful botanical gardens and there are many similar places throughout the world. This was information which we at Mac Minutes wanted to make sure it gets passed on as it’s a valuable educational program. More information about how to edit photos and videos on the iPhone can be found at the Apple website here or at Mac Minutes Podcast. (Graphics courtesy of Apple Inc.)
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