Apple has now launched a first-of-its-kind app to collect data from Apple Watch users in order to detect and notify them when they experience irregular heart rhythms, like atrial fibrillation which is a leading cause of strokes. The app, called “Apple …
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All Apple Watch owners can now track their heart health
What the Apple Heart Study app does is use the Watch’s heart sensor to detect irregular heart rhythms, and then notify users who are experiencing atrial fibrillation (AFib). Some people already know what AFib means, but most people don’t. It’s a …
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Apple removes games that glorify the Philippine drug war from its App Store
Apple has removed a number of games from the App Store that saw players take on the role of Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte or police chief Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa as they kill criminals. A regional drug users’ advocacy group said the titles …
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WhatsApp iOS update lets user play YouTube videos within the app
“When you receive a link to a YouTube video, you can now play it right within WhatsApp. With picture-in-picture, you can also keep watching the video while you navigate to another chat”, read the description on Apple App store. The update also makes it …
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Apple revamps Support app, adds new Discover section, topic search & more
Apple on Wednesday released an updated version of its dedicated Support app for iPhone and iPad … Rotating banners at the top of this section include themed collections of support articles, like “Welcome to iOS 11,” “Take and Manage Photos …
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Apple Support iOS App Updated with New User Interface and Search
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Apple Removes Violent Games from App Store Amid Philippine Drug War
An open letter which was sent to Apple CEO Tim Cook on behalf of The Asian Network of People Who Use Drugs (ANPUD) has resulted in the iPhone maker removing “a number of games” whose storylines appeared to glorify the ongoing Philippine drug wars from …
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Apple fixes macOS High Sierra security flaw
To update your computer, visit the App Store on your Mac and click “Updates” in the toolbar at the top of the window. “We greatly regret this error and we apologize to all Mac users, both for releasing with this vulnerability and for the concern it has …
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Pixelmator Pro now available on the Mac App Store
The Pixelmator Team today released Pixelmator Pro, a brand new Mac app that redefines image editing on the Mac, providing professional-grade editing tools in an incredibly intuitive and accessible design. Pixelmator Pro 1.0, codenamed Whirlwind, includes a …
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Apple Released A Patch For That Massive Security Flaw In MacOS
The fix is contained in the new 10.13.1 version of the operating system, which users can download from the Mac App Store now. In a statement, an Apple spokesperson apologized for the vulnerability. “Security is a top priority for every Apple product …
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Apple releases a macOS security update to fix huge login security flaw
In order to install the update, open the Mac App Store and click on the “Updates” tab. Interestingly, the release notes say “install this update as soon as possible.” Apple has worked long hours to fix yesterday’s flaw as soon as possible.
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WhatsApp for iOS Now Lets You Record Longer Voice Messages, Play YouTube Videos
The latest WhatsApp version that landed a few hours ago in the App Store for iPhone and iPad devices brings two cool new features that most of drooled over for some time now. WhatsApp is undoubtedly the world’s most popular messaging app available for …
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WhatsApp adds inline YouTube playback with PiP support & other perks
Aside from other enhancements, the popular messaging app WhatsApp for iPhone has gained the ability to watch received YouTube videos inline or in a handy Picture-in-Picture mode. Now when you receive a link to a YouTube video, you can play it right within …
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New Whatsapp UI for iPad in Development, Launches In-line Youtube Playback
Throughout the years, the company has rolled out some huge and mini iPad versions for which the user interface in Whatsapp is being revamped. After all, the same app which is being used on 5-inch smartphones can never justify the huge 12-inch displays …
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WhatsApp now supports picture-in-picture, plays YouTube
WhatsApp for iPhone just got a big update that makes it easier than ever to keep your conversations flowing. The world’s most popular messaging app now supports picture-in-picture video playback, and plays YouTube videos without sending you to another app.
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Apple drops hundreds of VPN apps at Beijing’s request
… 1.8m apps are still available on the App Store in China, according to Apple. “We believe that our presence in China helps promote greater openness,” Ms Hogan wrote. “We are convinced that Apple can best promote fundamental rights, including the …
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Apple announces App Store review downtime for December 23-27
Your app’s promotional text appears at the top of the description and is up to 170 characters long. Apple also shared a support page with tips and tricks for submitting apps and updates here. As for customers, there won’t be any changes during the …
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