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Episode 289, An Update on Blood Oxygen for Apple Watch in the U.S.

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In this episode, we will discuss a quick update to Apple’s recent introduction of a redesigned Blood Oxygen for Apple Watch in the U.S.

Screenshot of the Apple Watch taking a Blood Oxygen reading.
Screenshot of the redesigned Blood Oxygen feature on the Apple Watch and how to take a measurement.

 

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Episode 286, macOS Tahoe 26 makes the Mac more capable, productive, and intelligent than ever

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In this episode, we will discuss what makes macOS Tahoe 26 for the Mac more capable, productive, and intelligent than ever.  Amongst the new features, we will be telling you about a stunning new design, more Continuity experiences with the Phone app and Live Activities, the biggest update to Spotlight ever, expanded Apple Intelligence capabilities, and more.

macOS Tahoe 26 introduces a beautiful new design, additional Continuity experiences, along with even more features to turbocharge productivity.
The new design unlocks even more ways to personalize the Mac.
The new design elevates iconic elements of macOS, making them at once fresh and timelessly Mac. From the moment a user unlocks their Mac, the desktop is instantly familiar.

With the new Phone app for Mac, users can conveniently access familiar content — like Recents, Contacts, and Voicemail — synced from iPhone, and easily make a call with a click.
Live Activities from iPhone appear in the menu bar on Mac; and when users click on one, the app opens in iPhone Mirroring to show more information. 
All of a user’s apps are now on view in Spotlight, including apps from their iPhone, thanks to iPhone Mirroring.
Users can now take hundreds of actions directly from Spotlight — like sending an email, creating a note, or playing a podcast — without jumping between apps.
Items from the menu bar for the app a user is currently working in are searchable in Spotlight.
Spotlight introduces quick keys, which are short strings of characters that get users right to the action they’re looking for.
Live Translation on FaceTime helps users communicate across languages by following along with translated live captions while still hearing the speaker’s voice.
Safari offers a fresh but familiar experience, featuring a rounded tab design that floats in the toolbar, along with a refreshed sidebar.

 

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Episode 285, watchOS 26 delivers more personalized and productive ways to stay active, healthy, and connected

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In this episode, we will discuss watchOS 26 delivers more productive and personal ways to stay active, healthy, and connected. A new software design makes using Apple Watch even more helpful, Workout Buddy brings a first-of-its-kind workout experience with Apple Intelligence, and the Smart Stack and Messages are more intelligent.  We will cover these new features and a lot more.

watchOS 26 offers a new look and even more intelligence for a more personalized experience.
A new software design enables a vibrant and expressive experience that reflects and refracts content using real-time rendering, which brings even more focus to content.
The Workout app debuts the biggest update to its layout and navigation since its introduction, with four new buttons in the corners that make it easier for users to access their favorite features to customize workouts.
Apple Music can now select the best playlist for a user’s workout based on the workout type and their personal tastes. Alternatively, users can see suggestions for playlists or podcasts based on what they’ve recently listened to during that particular workout type.
Smart Stack hints offer a proactive prompt for actionable suggestions that are immediately useful. For example, a hint for Backtrack may appear when a user is in a remote location with no connectivity.
Apple Watch now supports Live Translation in Messages with Apple Intelligence, allowing incoming texts to be automatically translated into a user’s preferred language.
Notifications are now even easier to manage with a simple wrist flick gesture. When a user raises their wrist to check a notification but isn’t ready to respond, they can quickly turn their wrist over and back to dismiss the notification.

 

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Episode 284, Apple expands tools to help parents protect kids and teens online

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In this episode, we will discuss Apple’s announcement this week expanding tools to help parents protect kids and teens online.  Including new ways to manage Child Accounts, the ability to share a child’s age range to receive age-appropriate experiences within an app, updated age ratings on the App Store, and more.

Apple is offering more ways to help parents ensure their kids and teens have age-appropriate experiences from the moment they set up their device, with new tools that build on the parental controls already available in Screen Time and on the App Store.
Kids ages 13 to 17 will have similar age-appropriate protections enabled, including web content filters and Communication Safety, as well as more granular age ratings on the App Store.
App developers can request the age range associated with a Child Account through the new Declared Age Range API, which will help developers provide age-appropriate experiences for their users.

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Episode 282, Universal Music Group and Apple Music announce Sound Therapy

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In this episode, we will discuss Universal Music Group and Apple Music announce a new feature called Sound Therapy,  Sound Therapy is a collection which leverages cognitive science and Universal Music Group’s roster of global superstars, adding subtle auditory beats to well-known curated tracks, aiming to help listeners focus, relax, and sleep.

The collection leverages cognitive science and UMG’s roster of global superstars, adding subtle auditory beats to well-known curated tracks, aiming to help listeners focus, relax, and sleep.
The Focus category is designed to support improved cognitive performance and concentration, tapping into the power of gamma auditory beats to help listeners get in the mindset to achieve optimum focus. White noise masks distracting sounds, aiming to help listeners stay in the moment.
The Sleep category is designed to encourage deeper sleep through an infusion of delta auditory beats or pink noise, which works similarly to white noise but uses natural sounds like rainfall and ocean waves.
Songs in the Relax category are made for letting go, blending and infusing in theta auditory beats to help achieve ultimate relaxation.

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Episode 281, Apple introduces the 2025 Pride Collection

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In this episode, we will discuss Apple introduction of the 2025 Pride Collection. Ahead of Pride Month, Apple is introducing a new Apple Watch Pride Edition Sport Band, watch face, and iPhone and iPad wallpaper to celebrate the strength and beauty of LGBTQ+ communities around the world.

Ahead of Pride Month, to celebrate the strength and beauty of LGBTQ+ communities around the world, Apple is introducing a new Apple Watch Pride Edition Sport Band, watch face, and iPhone and iPad wallpaper.
The Pride Edition Sport Band is assembled by hand from individual stripes of vibrant color that are compression-molded together, creating subtle yet striking variations.

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Episode 280, Apple celebrates Earth Day on April 22 with Limited-Edition Activity Award

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In this episode, we will discuss an Earth Day and the several ways you can learn and take part in Apple’s celebration of the special day, Tuesday, April 22, including a special fitness Limited-Editon Activity Award.

On April 22, Apple Watch users can earn an Earth Day limited-edition award by completing any workout of 30 minutes or more, encouraging them to get outside and stay active.

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Episode 279, Get Active with Apple Watch and earn your Global Close Your Rings award on April 24

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In this episode, we will discuss an event on April 24 for Apple Watch users to close their Activity rings and earn a special Global Close Your Rings Day limited-edition award.  Learn more about how you can earn this special award.

The Activity app on Apple Watch encourages users to close their three Activity rings — Move, Exercise, and Stand — by hitting personal daily goals for active calories burned, minutes of brisk activity completed, and number of hours when they stand up for at least a minute.
The Workout app on Apple Watch allows users to track a wide range of workouts, including Outdoor Run, Indoor Cycle, Outdoor Push, Yoga, and many more.
The Workout app on Apple Watch allows users to track a wide range of workouts, including Outdoor Run, Indoor Cycle, Outdoor Push, Yoga, and many more.
The Vitals app gives Apple Watch users a way to quickly view these key health metrics and gain better context when it comes to their health.

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Episode 278, iOS 18.4 for iPhone brings many new features and improvements

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In this episode, we will discuss the new features and enhancements brought by iOS 18.4, Apple’s most recent update for iPhones. Whether you’re in Anchorage, Alaska or anywhere else, this update is packed with changes that aim to improve your device’s performance, privacy, and overall user experience.​

iOS 18.4 introduces significant advancements in Apple Intelligence, Apple’s suite of AI-powered features.
Once you’ve installed iOS 18.4, you can open the Control Center, tap and hold an empty part of the screen, and hit the Add a Control button near the bottom of the display. Scroll down until you see the Ambient Music tab and select one of the controls. Apple lets you pick one of four moods: Sleep, Chill, Productivity, and Wellbeing. In the Control Center, tap and hold any of these playlists to reveal more options. You can tap From Library to add your own playlists to any of these controls.
Go to the News app on your iPhone. Tap Following at the bottom of the screen, tap Food, then scroll down to see stories and recipes. The more food content and recipes you read, the more personalized your recommendations are. Tap Recipe Catalog at the top of the feed or the Recipe Catalog button in the top-right corner, then do any of the following: Search by recipe title, ingredient, or keyword: Tap the search field, enter a term, then tap Search. Filter by category: Tap a category, such as Vegetarian.

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Episode 276, ‘Friday Night Baseball’ returns to Apple TV+ on March 28

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In this episode, we will discuss Apple “Friday Night Baseball” returns to Apple TV+ on March 28.  Apple and Major League Baseball announced that “Friday Night Baseball,” a weekly doubleheader available on Apple TV+, is set to return for the 2025 regular season. Fans across 60 countries and regions can enjoy two marquee matchups over 25 weeks, featuring enhanced production quality, expert commentary, and no local broadcast restrictions.

“Friday Night Baseball” will be available to Apple TV+ subscribers throughout the 2025 regular season, beginning on Friday, March 28. Subscription required, ™/© 2025 MLB.

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