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Apple Watch's Atrial Fibrillation History Feature Approved by FDA for Medical Device Evaluation

By Tim Hardwick Apple's atrial fibrillation (AF) history feature on Apple Watch has been certified by the FDA under the Medical Device Development Tools (MDDT) program. This is the first digital health technology feature of its kind to prove this. Starting 2022 Apple The Watch supports an atrial fibrillation history, which allows users diagnosed with …

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In 2022, Google paid Apple $20 billion to become Safari's default search engine.

Julie Clover Google paid Apple $20 billion in 2022 to become the default search engine for Safari on iPhones, iPads and Macs, Bloomberg reports. The information was disclosed in court documents that Google provided as part of its antitrust dispute with the US Department of Justice. The Department of Justice accused Google of having a …

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Amazon's Apple Watch sale includes $60 off the 2nd generation SE and $100 off the Series 9.

By Mitchell Broussard Today, Amazon is offering the Apple Watch SE with 40mm GPS for$189, down from $249. That's just $10 more than the wearable's all-time low price, and it's available in Silver, Midnight, and Starlight aluminum body options. Note: MacRumors is an Amazon Affiliate. When you click a link and make a purchase, we …

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LG TVs get Dolby Atmos support thanks to Apple Music

by Hartley Charlton LG has updated its Apple Music app to support Dolby Atmos, becoming the first smart TV maker to do so (via FlatpanelsHD). This change allows users to experience immersive audio that enhances the spatial audio experience previously only achievable with external equipment. The feature has been confirmed to work on LG GX …

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Kuo: Apple Watch Ultra will get 'barely no' hardware upgrades this year

by Joe Rossignol Just over six months ago, Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said the likelihood of a new Apple Watch Ultra launching in 2024 was “diminishing,” but now it looks like the Apple Watch Ultra will arrive eventually. this year. In a direct message shared with MacRumors today, Kuo said that although The …

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TikTok may be breaking App Store rules by avoiding tipping fees

By Julie Clover TikTok appears to be quietly offering some users the ability to buy “coins” online rather than through in-app purchases, bypassing the commission Apple receives for digital purchases. As noted by David Tesler (via TechCrunch), TikTok is offering a limited number of TikTok app users the ability to purchase coins on TikTok.com rather …

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What to Expect from Apple's Earnings Report This Week Following the Launch of Vision Pro

by Joe Rossignol Apple will release its fiscal 2024 second quarter earnings results on Thursday, May 2 at 1:30 pm PT. Pacific time zone. Apple CEO Tim Cook and CFO Luca Maestri will discuss the results on a conference call with analysts in half an hour. Continue reading to learn some key facts about this …

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iOS 18 is Rumored to Add New Features to These 15 Apps on Your iPhone

by Joe Rossignol Apple is expected to announce iOS 18 during its WWDC keynote on June 10, and there are already rumors of new features for many apps, including Apple Music, Apple Maps, Calculator, Messages, Notes, Safari and more. Below we summarize the iOS 18 rumors on an app-by-app basis based on reports from MacRumors, …