Apple Watch ECG Launches, Last Call for $29 iPhone Batteries, iPhone XR Clear Case - MacRumors

Brought to you by: Apple Releases watchOS 5.1.2 With ECG, New Infograph Complications and Walkie-Talkie Control Center Toggle 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.   Read Full Article Sponsored Stories Tech + Insurance = Coverage Made Easy 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. 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You can do the whole thing on your phone right now!   Visit Sponsor Popular Stories Dec 06, 2018 Apple Releases iOS 12.1.1 With Expanded eSIM Support, Redesigned FaceTime With Live Photos, Haptic Touch for Notifications on iPhone XR, and More 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.   Read Full Article Make Sure to Get Your $29 iPhone Battery Replacements Soon as Apple's Discount Program is Set to End on December 31 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.   Read Full Article Apple Begins Selling iPhone XR Clear Case, Costs $39 in United States 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.   Read Full Article AirPods With Wireless Charging Case Expected in Early 2019, All-New Model in Early 2020 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.   Read Full Article Tips and Tricks for the New 11 and 12.9-Inch iPad Pro Models 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!   Read Full Article Apple Music to Launch on Amazon's Echo Devices the Week of December 17 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.   Read Full Article

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Apple Watch ECG Update, iPhone XR Sales, Access Your Locked-Out iPhone for $3,900 - MacRumors

Brought to you by: watchOS 5.1.2 Will Enable ECG App on Apple Watch Series 4 Back in September at the introduction of the Apple Watch Series 4, Apple showed off a new feature that will let users take electrocardiograms (ECGs) right from their wrists, checking for irregularities in cardiac function. The feature wasn't quite ready for launch alongside the new Apple Watch, however, with Apple promising it would be available in the United States later in the year. It now looks like that launch is right around the corner, as Apple has begun training retail store and authorized service provider staff on details related to its rollout. The ECG feature will require watchOS 5.1.2, which has been in beta testing for nearly a month but doesn't yet have the ECG capabilities activated. Based on the staff training, however, it looks like we can expect a launch in the near future!   Read Full Article Sponsored Stories Get MacX DVD Ripper Pro Free for a Limited Time - Rip DVD Movies to Video Losslessly What a cozy moment to enjoy DVD movies with your family during the holidays! With MacX DVD Ripper Pro, you can freely watch your DVDs on iPhone, iPad, or Android anywhere, anytime without a DVD player. This tool has been carefully developed to provide the fastest way for Mac users to digitalize their DVDs to HD video for convenient playing and sharing. For a limited time, you have the chance to get a $67.95 value fully licensed copy for free! Only 500 free copies per day. What makes MacX DVD Ripper the best DVD ripper for Mac? 1. Fastest speed. Rip a full DVD in only 5 minutes by utilizing the unique Level-3 hardware acceleration tech.  2. Widest DVD support. Convert any type of DVD, including the latest DVD movies and homemade DVDs. 3. Richest outputs. 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With Apple no longer reporting unit sales in its earnings releases, there's a lot of uneasiness among investors.   Read Full Article Apple Promo Offers Up to $100 in Extra Trade-In Credit Toward New iPhone XR or XS In an effort to encourage iPhone users to upgrade to newer models ahead of the holidays, Apple has launched a new promo offering up to $100 extra trade-in credit toward a new iPhone XR or XS. Newer models like the iPhone 8 only receive $25 in bonus credit, but if you've got an iPhone 6 Plus, 6s, or 6s Plus, you'll get the full $100 bonus. You might be able to get more by reselling your device on the open market, but if you're looking for simplicity, it's hard to beat Apple for instant trade-in credit.   Read Full Article Microsoft Neck-and-Neck With Apple for Title of Most Valuable U.S. Company With Apple's stock price having dropped around 20 percent this month following concerns over the holiday quarter and Apple's decision to stop reporting unit sales, Microsoft has caught up with Apple in the standings of most valuable public U.S. companies. The two companies have been swapping back and forth for the top spot this week, with each company currently valued at around $850 billion. Apple's stock price has also been weighed down by concerns that President Trump may impose a 10 percent tariff on iPhones and notebooks imported from China. Apple has so far escaped the Trump administration's Chinese tariffs, but it's unclear whether it'll be able to continue to do so.   Read Full Article DriveSavers Lets Consumers Retrieve Data From Locked iOS Devices for $3,900 Locked out of your iPhone and Apple can't help you get in? If you're willing to pony up close to $4,000, DriveSavers says it can help by using a proprietary method to bypass passcode lockouts. DriveSavers says it's the first company to offer such a solution to consumers, but it's going to be very strict about ensuring proper ownership of devices before unlocking them for customers. According to the company, the most popular reason for consumers using the service is to access the devices of deceased loved ones, and the company may require legal documentation before it will unlock devices in these scenarios.   Read Full Article Apple Facing Class Action Lawsuit Over Lack of Filters in MacBooks and iMacs Causing Trapped Dust Well, this is a weird one. Apple has been hit by a new class-action lawsuit claiming the company has been selling iMacs and notebooks with faulty ventilation systems that allow dust to collect in the internals of the machines, leading to thermal throttling and internal screen smudges. The lawsuit argues that Apple should be filtering the airflow on these devices to prevent dust accumulation, and is seeking compensation for customers who have in some cases shelled out hundreds of dollars for repairs on their machines.   Read Full Article

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Black Friday Apple Deals, iPad Pro 'Bendgate'?, Apple TV Dongle - MacRumors

Brought to you by: Black Friday: Keep Track of the Best Deals on Apple Products and More Thanksgiving is a bit early this year in the U.S., so that means an early start to the holiday shopping season with Black Friday deals. Some deals are already underway, while others won't start until later today or tomorrow, so check out our Black Friday roundup and our overview article to make sure you don't miss out on the best prices for holiday gifts. Even Apple is getting more into the act this year, expanding its traditional Black Friday offers to cover four days. The event won't go live until the clock ticks over to Black Friday, but it's already live in Australia and New Zealand so we know Apple is offering gift cards with the purchase of many its products. Unfortunately, the just-launched iPhone, iPad, and Mac models are excluded. We'll keep updating our roundup as new deals are announced, and we'll also be posting details on some of the biggest sales in separate articles, so keep a close eye on MacRumors.com over the next few days as deals will extend until Cyber Monday and beyond!   Read Full Article Sponsored Stories Transfer Any iOS files to iPhone XR/XS/Max with DearMob iPhone Manager - Exclusive Thanksgiving Giveaway ​We are partnering with DearMob to offer you a special Thanksgiving gift - a giveaway of the latest version of DearMob iPhone Manager valued at $65.95, plus a chance to win a $159.99 Digital Photo Frame (10 lucky winners). When switching to a new iPhone or iPad, iTunes only supports transferring "all or nothing" iOS data, and iCloud sometimes simply won't back up & restore successfully. Let DearMob iPhone Manager aid you in easily transferring whatever you want from iPhone to a Mac or a new iPhone without iTunes/iCloud. Get the DearMob iPhone Manager giveaway here. DearMob iPhone Manager is an easy iOS manager to handle offline transfers, backups, and restores, and manage your iPhone data with an individual file encryption method. Compared with iTunes, it offers the bonus of: 1-click to back up & restore all iOS data at a fast speed. Sync photos by all/album/certain with metadata kept intact. Add or delete at will.  Transfer music, video, books, ringtones, and apps. Selectively back up messages, contacts, calendars, bookmarks, and voice memos. Convert photo, video, music, ePub, and other files for wide compatibility.  In addition, there's an extra chance to win a Cloud Wi-Fi Digital Photo Frame to display your unique life and bring generations together. Visit Sponsor Popular Stories Nov 22, 2018 New iPad Pro Models May Be Prone to Bending You knew it was coming. Almost as soon as people got their hands on the new iPad Pro, they were inevitably going to try bending it. And yes, it does bend, as does just about every other tablet, particularly ones pushing the boundaries of thinness like the iPad Pro. Moral of the story: Take care of your very expensive gadgets. In other iPad Pro news, Apple this week released a new ad offering "5 reasons iPad Pro can be your next computer." The new iPad Pro is certainly a beast when it comes to raw performance, and Apple is definitely pushing hard on the narrative that it's a capable computer replacement at this point.    Read Full Article Apple Considering Low-Cost Apple TV Dongle to Provide Wider Access to Upcoming Streaming Service With Apple reportedly getting closer to launching its long-rumored streaming video service, the company is said to be considering launching a cheaper Apple TV dongle to provide wider access to the service. Rather than the current Apple TV set-top box that starts at $149, a dongle would plug directly into the back of a television set. Similar dongles from Google and Amazon cost $25 to $35, although Apple's version likely won't be quite that cheap.   Read Full Article Original Apple Pencil vs. Apple Pencil 2 Alongside the new iPad Pro, Apple also released a revamped Apple Pencil that attaches magnetically to the side of the iPad Pro and charges wirelessly. It's a big improvement over the original version, although it does come with a $30 higher price tag. We went hands-on with the new Apple Pencil and compared it to the original to share our impressions and highlight all of the improvements, so make sure to check out our video to see what all of the fuss is about!   Read Full Article Apple Reportedly Cuts iPhone XS and iPhone XR Production Orders Amid Lower-Than-Expected Demand It's always a good idea to take reports like this with a huge grain of salt, but The Wall Street Journal claims Apple is slashing production of the iPhone XS and iPhone XR due to lower than expected demand. It's a refrain we hear every year, but investors already nervous from Apple's announcement that it will no longer report unit sales in its quarterly earnings reports have run for the exits, and Apple's stock price has dropped over 20 percent so far this month. Reports also indicate Apple may be working to reduce the price of the iPhone XR in Japan via carrier subsidies.   Read Full Article Discontinued AirPort Extreme and 2TB Time Capsule Finally Disappear From Apple Online Store Apple announced earlier this year that it was discontinuing its AirPort lineup of wireless routers, although it would continue to sell the routers while supplies lasted. The run appears to have finally come to an end this week, with Apple removing the AirPort Extreme and 2TB AirPort Time Capsule from its online store. Those had been the last two remaining AirPort models, with the AirPort Express and the 3TB AirPort Time Capsule having previously sold out.   Read Full Article Nike Launches New Apple Watch Sport Bands and Sport Loops in Olive, Teal, and Mauve Nike late last week released new Apple Watch Sport Bands and Sport Loops in three new colors, offering new options for those looking to spice up their wrists with official Apple-designed bands. Each style is available in new Celestial Teal, Olive Flak, and Smokey Mauve colors, although some of the combinations have already sold out and it's unclear when or if there will be additional stock made available.   Read Full Article

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