As News Editor of Silicon UK, Roland keeps a keen eye on the daily tech news coverage for the site, while also focusing on stories around cyber security, public sector IT, innovation, AI, and gadgets. Siri has a bigger role to play on the Apple Watch Apple …
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Apple WWDC 2017: Siri at the fore of its developer conference
Apple Inc kicked off its annual developer conference on Monday by unveiling a “Siri face” for the Apple Watch that will enable the voice-activated assistant to provide users with information like commute times for upcoming appointments. Analysts and …
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watchOS 4 for Apple smartwatches
Apple watchOS 4 operating system : At the WWDC 2017 Apple previewed watchOS 4 operating system, featuring a proactive Siri watch face that displays the information users need most throughout the day, personalized Activity coaching and an entirely new music …
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Apple Keynote 2017: Smarter smart watches, iPhones and iPads
Your Apple Watch will soon sync with gym equipment, and you’ll be able to pay friends directly from iMessage. They were among updates to Apple’s software to be rolled out late this year. At its developers conference in San Jose today, Apple announced …
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Apple Watch 2 vs Garmin Fenix 5 – Which is the best GPS fitness watch for me?
Garmin Fenix 5 vs Apple Watch – Which is the best GPS fitness watch for me? If you watch this video, I will take you through the key differences between the Garmin Fenix 5 and Apple watch to help you decide which one! We’ve selected two of the hottest …
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The best new feature for the Apple Watch proves Apple is serious about fitness tracking
When Apple unveiled the new Apple Watch operating system at its annual developer conference on Monday, it was clear that the focus is on fitness. WatchOS 4 offers new workouts like high-intensity interval training, personalized notifications to help you …
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What's new in Apple's latest software update for the Apple Watch
Apple unveiled the newest version of its Apple Watch software, WatchOS 4, at its annual developer’s conference on Monday. The new software will have improved fitness tracking, new and more customizable watch faces, better Siri integration, and helpful …
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Watch Apple’s video that shows a post-apocalyptic physical App Store
Apple opened its 2017 Worldwide Developer Conference with a video showing what would happen if all the app servers went down and the world was forced to recreate the apps physically in the real world. Check out the hysterical video here. Follow Tech …
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The next Apple Watch OS will be even more useful in the gym
If you haven’t heard, Apple is now a health company. The Apple Watch is evolving into an even more health-focused powerhouse, and the latest version of the watchOS reflects that. The best-selling wearable on the market (well, estimated, since Tim Cook …
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Is Apple building a Siri speaker? We might find out this week
Apple Watch, and its in-car dashboard CarPlay as well. New Macs. Hand-in-hand with the usual software updates, rumour has it we can expect new Mac laptops, too — specifically, upgraded versions of its existing MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air.
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Apple Watch 3 UK release date and rumours: Sleep tracking to appear on next smartwatch
CNBC’s report also says that Apple has been investigating the technology five years ago, when it acquired a company called Cor, that specialised in sensor technologies for the body. Five years on, it’s possible that the technology could be seen in a …
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What to expect at Apple's big event Monday
CEO Tim Cook and other Apple executives will show previews of the next iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV operating systems during a Monday keynote address in San Jose, California. There are also rumors the company will announce a new smart speaker and …
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How to watch WWDC 2017 live stream & live blog
While it sounds exciting, you will not know that you can tune in and watch Apple’s WWDC 2017 announcement live – here’s where we show you how. Want to find out more? Take a look at our dedicated iOS 11 and macOS 10.13 rumour hubs. When will the WWDC …
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Apple's obsession with fitness and fashion is hurting the Apple Watch
I recently began wearing an Apple Watch regularly. Generally I’m not a watch guy — haven’t been since I gave up my calculator watch in the late ’80s — but in recent years I’ve learned to appreciate some of the utility features of smartwatches.
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$27,000 Apple Watch look-alikes are nearly sold out, but they can only tell time
When wealthy individuals started snapping up a limited run of a high-end luxury watched that looks like an Apple Watch, yet has none of the high-tech features, the Swiss watchmaker responsible said it was simply about time. The nearly 200-year Switzerland …
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Swiss watchmaker trolls Apple with $27,000 Apple Watch knockoff
The watch above is an Apple Watch knockoff, created by a famous Swiss watchmaker, has no smart features and sells for almost $27,000. Now that’s some truly impressive trolling. Don’t Miss: Verizon may have just made the world’s most pointless thing …
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What You Need to Know About Apple Watch Security
Even though the Apple Watch needs an iPhone to complete most tasks, the wearable still stores some of your personal data. With only your wrist and a passcode protecting it, how secure is your Apple Watch really? The easiest way to protect any Apple …
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