| | | | | |  | | | Apple this morning announced that it would be releasing watchOS 5.1.2 with the much-anticipated ECG functionality for Apple Watch Series 4 users later in the day, and a short time ago the company did just that, pushing the release out to all Apple Watch owners. The ECG functionality offers a view of heart health, and we went hands-on with the new feature to see how it works. Unfortunately, the feature is currently only available in the United States, as it requires oversight from health regulators in each country. You'll have a hard time working around the country restrictions, but hopefully it will expand to other countries around the world shortly as it receives necessary approvals. In addition to the ECG feature, watchOS 5.1.2 also includes irregular heart rhythm alerts for Apple Watch Series 1 and later (also U.S. only for now), direct access to non-payment Wallet cards like movie tickets and rewards cards, new Infograph watch face complications, and the ability to manage Walkie-Talkie availability in Control Center. | | | | | | |  Life insurance is a deeply un-fun topic. Most people don't like trying to figure out how it works, and they definitely don't like thinking about what it could cost. But actually having life insurance feels great. And getting that peace of mind doesn’t need to be complicated. Policygenius is the easy way to get life insurance. In minutes you can compare quotes from top insurers side by side to find the coverage you need, at a price you can afford. From there, you can apply online and let the unbiased advisors at Policygenius handle all the paperwork and red tape - leaving you free to do the things you actually enjoy. Policygenius doesn’t just make life insurance easy. Whether you're shopping for disability insurance to protect your income, homeowners insurance, or auto insurance, their mix of real human help and straightforward digital tools can help you get covered fast. If you’ve been intimidated or frustrated by insurance in the past, give Policygenius a try. Just go to Policygenius.com to get your quotes and apply in minutes. You can do the whole thing on your phone right now! | | | | | | Popular Stories | Dec 10, 2018 | | | |  A day ahead of the watchOS 5.1.2 release, Apple pushed out the rest of its operating system updates, led by iOS 12.1.1 with several new features and improvements including an expansion of eSIM support for Apple's latest iPhones, FaceTime improvements such as the return of the camera flip button and new Live Photos support, and more. On the eSIM front, AT&T and a number of other new carriers around the world now support the feature, which lets you leverage one physical SIM and one built-in electronic one to allow you to have two separate lines operating at once on your phone. Verizon is reportedly launching its support for the feature tomorrow. Beyond iOS 12.1.1, Apple also released macOS 10.14.2 with a few tweaks and bug fixes, tvOS 12.1.1, HomePod software 12.1.1, and Shortcuts 2.1.2. | | | | | | |  Nearly a year ago, Apple launched a discounted $29 battery replacement program for recent iPhone models, addressing public outcry after it was discovered that Apple was throttling the performance of devices with degraded batteries in order to prevent unexpected shutdowns. That program will be expiring on December 31, so make sure to get an appointment with your local Genius Bar or service center in the next few weeks if you want to take advantage of the pricing. As of January 1, battery replacements for iPhone 6 and newer will rise to $49 with the exception of iPhone X, which will rise to $69. In other battery-related news, a newly discovered icon in watchOS suggests Apple may be planning to release one or more Smart Battery Case models for its latest iPhones. Apple released battery cases for the iPhone 6, 6s, and 7, but did not for the iPhone X or XS. The new icon, however, shows a vertically oriented camera cutout and no chin as had been present on the earlier models. | | | | | | |  Apple has finally begun selling its iPhone XR clear case for $39, letting users show off the colorful backsides of their devices. The clear case has been shrouded in mystery since it was first announced buried in the footnotes of the iPhone XR press release in only some countries back in September. The clear case (and any other Apple iPhone XR cases) failed to launch alongside the iPhone XR itself in October. The case also failed to appear at several other opportunities, including alongside new iPhone XS case colors just last week, leaving many wondering when the case might finally show up. Apple this week also began selling on a standalone basis the 18-watt USB-C power adapter that ships with the new iPad Pro models. The $29 adapter can be used to fast charge all of Apple's latest iPhone and iPad models. | | | | | | |  It's been over a year since Apple announced plans to launch a wireless charging case for its AirPods, but the new case and the related AirPower charging mat have yet to make it to market. Often-reliable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims, however, that Apple should be launching the new AirPods with wireless charging case early next year, hopefully alongside AirPower. All-new AirPods are expected to follow in early 2020, although details on what to expect in that update are still uncertain. With AirPods proving extremely successful for Apple, Kuo also says that's sparking major competitors to emphasize their own efforts in the market with Google and Amazon likely to launch similar products next year. | | | | | | |  The new iPad Pro models released last month are generating a lot of interest from upgraders and those new to iPad, so in a recent video, we took a look at some tips and tricks for the new tablets. Topics include the flick keyboard, easy text selection, Animoji and Memoji, Apple Pencil 2 tips, and USB-C capabilities. There's a lot that's new with the latest iPad Pro models, including Face ID, USB-C, Apple Pencil 2, and a new Smart Keyboard Folio accessory design, so make sure you get up to speed on all of it! | | | | | | |  It's a bit of surprise considering Amazon's Echo devices and Apple's HomePod compete in similar markets, but the two companies have struck an agreement that will see direct Apple Music support come to Echo devices later this month. Apple Music subscribers will be able to ask Alexa to play their favorites songs, artists, and playlists, as well as Beats 1. The integration will arrive as an Alexa skill that needs to be enabled on the Echo speaker, with the user able to log into his or her Apple Music account to get things up and running. | | | | | |
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