Apple Watch Series 3 users can now track skiing and snowboarding activity
watchOS 4.2 included new APIs for tracking snow sports. Several third-party apps have today been updated with support for the new features. Apps including Slopes, snoww, Squaw Alpine, Snocru and Ski Tracks will be able to report metrics like vertical descent, distance, number of runs, average speed and calories burned.
Snowboard and skiing tracking requires Apple Watch Series 3 as it uses the new built-in altimeter to determine elevation.
Growing calls for boycott of Apple purchases over NRA TV channel
There are growing calls for consumers to boycott Apple purchases tomorrow in response to the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Apple is one of three companies being targeted by the #March1NRABoycott as it offers access to NRAtv through Apple TV …
PSA: Today is when Apple switches over iCloud data of Chinese users to government-owned server
Starting today, Apple will be moving the iCloud data of Chinese customers to a server run by GCBD, a company owned by the provincial government …
Latest update to Sketch design tool integrates official Apple iOS 11 UI templates
As part of the latest update to Sketch, a popular design tool for app development, the company announced that they have partnered with Apple to integrate the official iOS 11 design templates inside the app.
Sketch users can now simply download the Apple iOS UI Library in one click, and get automatic updates when new resources are added.
PSA: Watch out for these convincing App Store subscription phishing emails
Representing such a large and diverse percentage of the market, Apple customers are common targets of phishing attempts. Whether they be innovative methods via iOS applications or traditional email phishing attempts, it’s important for customers to remain skeptical of communication asking for sensitive information.
A new wave of phishing attempts targeted at Apple customers comes in the form of subscription renewal email and has seemingly become so widespread, Apple has shared new tips on protecting yourself…
Snapchat sees dramatic spike in app downloads despite controversial redesign
Snapchat’s incredibly controversial redesign appears to be paying off, at least in terms of downloads. According to new data from analytics firm Sensor Tower, Snap has seen a sharp increase in first-time installs of its application on the heels of the dramatic redesign on both iOS and Android…
036: Amazon buy Rings, Apple opening clinics, M. Night Shyamalan series coming | 9to5Mac Daily
Today we’ve got details about Amazon buying Ring, Apple’s new AC Wellness clinics, and M. Night Shyamalan directing a new TV show for Apple.
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Amazon acquiring smart home security firm Ring, HomeKit support still promised for Ring Pro and Floodlight Cam
In a surprise move, Amazon is reported to be acquiring Ring, maker of smart doorbells, cameras, and home security products. The deal is expected to be officially announced later today.
ASUS targets Apple with 26% smaller notch than ‘Fruit Phone X’, higher screen-to-body ratio
As we head into 2018, it seems like most smartphones will be embracing the design language of the iPhone X. ASUS is leading the way with its most recent announcement….
