This type of article makes me guffaw. The primary operational changes to the Apple Watch Series 4 related to falls (only available if you're 65 or older) and atrial fibulation (test can't be run if you're 22 or younger). With those constraints in mind, here's the earth shattering article title that got me laughing: https://www.appleworld.today/blog/2018/12/13/health-features-in-smartwatches-like-the-apple-watch-series-4-appeal-to-older-americans … Continue reading An AMAZING conclusion about Apple Watch buyers
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If you’re buying an Apple Watch Series 4 for an older person who might fall…
Apple's announced that the Apple Watch Series 4 could detect a fall and contact family and emergency services if the wearer didn't respond promptly after the fall. This was a huge selling point for those with friends or family over age 65 as falls are a major health hazard at that age. I expect that … Continue reading If you’re buying an Apple Watch Series 4 for an older person who might fall…
And two not-so-good health tidbits
(1) Obamacare signups are about 15% below last year's level. This is undoubtedly due not only to the lack of publicity by the government but also the lack of attention to the issue by general media compared to last year. This could be tragic for many who fail to take action. (2) The Apple Watch … Continue reading And two not-so-good health tidbits
Two pieces of good news about health
(1) Many people who have faced serious health problems survive but with huge unpaid bills. This article describes R.I.P. Medical Debt, a debt-forgiveness charity designed to remove that load. It's one of the few beneficial uses I've seen of aggregating financial instruments for sale to individuals. Buyers can leverage each dollar paid for this debt … Continue reading Two pieces of good news about health
Finding your ECG on your Apple Watch with the software update
LAUREN GOODE GEAR 12.06.18 09:00 AM A GUIDE TO USING APPLE WATCH'S HEART RATE FEATURES, INCLUDING ECG APPLE ONE THING THAT makes smartwatches increasingly valuable is their inclusion of biosensors, little modules that keep tabs on what's happening with your body, whether you're an athlete running a marathon or somebody who just decided to get up … Continue reading Finding your ECG on your Apple Watch with the software update
New Apple Watch software features make a very real difference in the ability to monitor your heart’s health
ROBBIE GONZALEZ SCIENCE 12.06.18 09:00 AM APPLE’S NEWEST WATCH FEATURES WILL TRANSFORM HEART HEALTH APPLE TODAY, WITH A software update, Apple switched on two highly anticipated features of its popular wearable: The first uses optical sensors to detect irregular heart rhythms on Apple Watch Series 1 and later iterations. The second enables wearers of Apple Watch Series 4 … Continue reading New Apple Watch software features make a very real difference in the ability to monitor your heart’s health
Do you want the phone company to have power to regulate the texts you get?
The FCC’s plan to fight spam texts could give phone companies more power over messaging Consumer advocacy group opposes the move By Colin Lecher@colinlecher Nov 20, 2018, 4:17pm EST Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The FCC unveiled two proposals today to battle the scourge of phone spam, although at least one of those moves is … Continue reading Do you want the phone company to have power to regulate the texts you get?
Using FaceBook Messenger’s new unsend feature
https://9to5mac.com/2018/11/14/facebook-messenger-unsend/ Facebook Messenger rolling out new ‘Unsend’ feature, here’s how to use it Chance Miller - Nov. 14th 2018 3:27 pm PT @ChanceHMiller After teasing the feature last week, Facebook today has officially started rolling out an “Unsend” functionality to Messenger on iOS. The feature is only rolling out in select countries for now, but TechCrunch highlights exactly … Continue reading Using FaceBook Messenger’s new unsend feature
Blunt, short list of why an iPad (even a Pro) is not going to substitute for your primary computer
https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-exec-craig-federighi-ipad-bad-computer-replacement-2018-6 A top Apple executive unwittingly provided a perfect explanation for why the iPad is a bad computer replacement Dave Smith Nov. 12, 2018, 11:22 AM Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Apple's SVP of software engineering Craig Federighi gave an interesting answer to Wired when asked if we'll ever see a Mac computer with a touchscreen. "We … Continue reading Blunt, short list of why an iPad (even a Pro) is not going to substitute for your primary computer
Why USB-C anyway? This discusses its value
All the Useful Stuff Your iPad and Other Gadgets Can Do With USB-C David Nield Thursday 10:51am Filed to: USB-C 36.5K 211 Surprise! Apple decided to go with USB-C charging for its latest batch of iPad Pros, which means... well, what exactly does it mean? Whether you’re putting down some cash for one of the new Apple slates or … Continue reading Why USB-C anyway? This discusses its value
Customers with these iPhone X and MacBook Pro SSD drive problems get fixes free
Apple announces hardware issues with its iPhone X and 13-inch MacBook Pro Nick Bastone 16h Getty/Carl Court On Friday, Apple announced that two of its products — the iPhone X and the 13-inch MacBook Pro (non Touch Bar) — have known hardware issues. Apple said that some iPhone X screens do not respond or intermittently … Continue reading Customers with these iPhone X and MacBook Pro SSD drive problems get fixes free
Lower battery life is the price of high-end iPhone OLED screens
https://appleinsider.com/articles/18/11/01/reduced-iphone-battery-life-blamed-on-adoption-of-oled-screens Reduced iPhone battery life blamed on adoption of OLED screens By Andrew O'Hara Thursday, November 01, 2018, 07:22 pm PT (10:22 pm ET) An iPhone's battery life can be near immeasurable with so many factors to take into consideration. Between the apps being used, wireless connectivity, screen brightness and other nuances, a lot can affect … Continue reading Lower battery life is the price of high-end iPhone OLED screens
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