In this episode we will discuss Apple and Google leading and initiative for an industry specification to address unwanted tracking by location devices.
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Episode 219, Apple celebrates Earth Day Saturday, April 22 with numerous special shows and events
In this episode, we will discuss Apple’s announcement this week of its progress toward climate goals while celebrating with numerous events for users to take part in during Earth Day, Saturday, April 22. In celebration of Earth Day, Apple is offering a series of ways to help customers learn about and connect with the environment, and take action to reduce their impact on the planet. For more information of the events at your nearest Apple Store, go to https://www.apple.com/today/collection/protect-our-planet-series/.
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Episode 218, Steve Jobs Archive releases ‘Make Something Wonderful: Steve Jobs in his own words’; Two Apple Activity Fitness Award events announced
In this episode, we will discuss the release of a remarkable book titled Make Something Wonderful—subtitled Steve Jobs in his own words was released Tuesday, April 11. In the second half of the podcast we will look at Apple’s announcements of Apple Watch Fitness Activity challenges for Earth Day and International Dance Day coming soon.
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Episode 217, Apple release iOS 16.4 and announces Worldwide Developer’s Conference June 5-9
In this episode, we will discuss Apple’s introduction of release of iOS 16.4, what changes it brings to users, and the announcement of the 2023 Worldwide Developer’s Conference starting on June 5. You can find more information at the Apple Developer Site at https://developer.apple.com/wwdc23/special-event/
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Episode 216, Apple introduces ‘Apple Pay Later’ to allow consumers to pay for purchases over time
In this episode, we will discuss Apple’s introduction of ‘Apple Pay Later’ on Tuesday, March 28 to allow consumers to pay for purchases over time. Apple Pay users can now split purchases into four payments with zero interest and no fees. If you are looking for a way to afford a new computer listen to the podcast as ‘Apple Pay Later’ may be the way to do so.
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Episode 215, Apple introduces ‘Shop with a Specialist over Video’
In this episode, we will discuss Apple’s introduction of “Shop with a Specialist over Video”. Learn how customers in the U.S. can now connect with an Apple Specialist using video to shop the iPhone lineup. You can start the process shopping online for your next iPhone at the following Apple website: https://apple.com/shop/buy-iphone .
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Episode 214, Apple debuts new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus; Apple invites ‘Ted Lasso’ fans to ‘believe’ with new Today at Apple session
In this episode, we will discuss Apple’s introduction of new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus models in the color yellow. In the second half of the podcast we will inform listeners about Apple’s invitation to Ted Lasso fans to take part in an interactive Today at Apple session to create their personal “Believe” Locker Room” poster sign. You can find out more about Today at Apple at https://www.apple.com/today/calendar/
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Episode 213, Apple announces Apple Watch Activity Challenge for International Women’s Day; and Activity Awards company creates your achievements into beautiful magnets; and reported new Apple hardware coming
In this episode, we will talk about Apple’s upcoming Fitness Activity Challenge for International Women’s Day occurring next week, Wednesday, March 8. Next story is about a product, available from an independent company, Activity Awards, located at www.activityawards.com, where you can turn your digital Apple fitness award into a beautiful magnetic pin resembling the award. We will finish the podcast with a story about a reported potential hardware release from Apple, specifically two iPhone models coming in the color yellow.
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Episode 212, Users can enable high and low heart rate notifications from Apple Watch
In this episode, we will discuss Apple announcements about heart health. February is American Heart Month. Many of us including myself are impacted or know someone who is affected by heart disease. There is ongoing research and will talk about how your Apple devices can make a difference in the health of you and your loved ones. With heart health features — including high and low heart notifications, Cardio Fitness, irregular rhythm notifications, the ECG app, and AFib History — Apple gives users an ever-developing view of their health with actionable insights.
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Episode 211, Apple issues critical update correcting the triggering of erroneous emergency messages and dispatches; how to enable and disable crash detection
In this episode, we will discuss Apple issuing a critical updatie to 16.3.1 to correct a critical feature which has triggered erroneous emergency messages causing false dispatches. This is an important to recreational enthusiasts who participate in activities where a fall may occur, This patch is intended to correct the issue, however, we will tell you how to manually enable and disable crash detection .
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