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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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Episode 210, New Apple Watch band, watch face launch; fitness activity award starts; and new program content celebrates Black History Month
In this episode, Apple released a new special-edition Apple Watch Black Unity Sport Loop, alongside a new matching watch face and iPhone wallpaper celebrating Black History Month this February. This news and much more Apple program content is new and we will cover it all.
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Episode 209, It’s back… Apple’s new generation of HomePod with breakthrough sound and intelligence
In this episode, we will discuss the second generation of the Homepod which was thought by all to be vintage never to be seen again. The first generation delivered incredible audio quality. This new generation is designed to bring enhanced Siri capabilities, and a safe and secure smart home experience.
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Episode 207, Learn to Return: Apple Watch Compass to find your way and using the Backtrack feature to get back
In this episode, we know many people got new Apple Watches over the holidays and we will delve deeper into one of the new Compass Application features which will work in the city or in remote areas. In Alaska and other remote areas, this feature can be a lifesaver. In the city, it can be a convenience, so you don’t waste valuable time or having to call for a ride.
To add or edit a bearing, select the menu icon List icon then scroll to and select Bearing. Adjust the Bearing by rotating the Digital Crown, then select Done.
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Episode 206, Apple Fitness+ unveils new offerings; Apple Fitness Activity Award challenge continues
In this episode, we will discuss Apple’s recent announcement that Fitness+ has multiple new offerings for the 2023 along with the opportunity to be working towards earning the “Ring in the New Year” activity badge.
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Episode 205, Apple ‘Rings in the New Year’ with new fitness award; Apple announces 2023 Major League Soccer Apple TV schedule
In this episode, we will discuss the announcement that you’ll be able to work towards earning the Ring in the New Year activity badge beginning on Sunday, January 1, 2023 and we will follow up on our earlier podcast with Apple announcing the Major League Soccer, or commonly referred to as MLS, Apple TV schedule (https://mlssoccer.com/schedule). We have got a lot to cover in this New Year’s edition.
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Episode 204, Use It, or Lose It—Save Your New Devices with an Uninterrupted Power Supply
In this podcast, we will look at how Uninterrupted Power Supplies, commonly referred to as a UPS, to protect your new Apple devices and valued accessories you may receive over this holiday season. We will teach you how differentiate between the different features and capabilities when shopping for one.
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Episode 202, Apple and Major League Soccer announce MLS Season Pass launching in early 2023
In this podcast Apple and Major League Soccer announced MLS Season Pass will launch February 1, 2023 an unprecedented subscription service to fans in over 100 countries and regions that features every live MLS regular-season match, the entire playoffs, and the Leagues Cup, all with no blackouts. We will tell you about and how to get the games, prices and all the details. Happy holidays from the Mac Minutes Podcast.
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