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Boost Mobile adds support for cellular Apple Watches & iPads while offering competitively-priced data plans
- Boost Mobile now supports Apple Watches and iPads for their cellular subscribers, aligning with other carriers.
- Customers can add compatible Apple Watches to their plans either by bringing unlocked devices or purchasing devices through the carrier.
- Boost Mobile offers three Apple Watch models for purchase, along with a 36-month financing option with discounts for existing customers.
- Similarly, customers can add compatible eSIM-capable iPads to their plans, with six available models for purchase and a 36-month financing option with promotional discounts.
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Oura adds AI-powered glucose tracking and meal logging
- Oura introduces AI-powered features for glucose tracking and meal logging to focus on metabolic health.
- The glucose tracking feature requires users to purchase a Dexcom Stelo CGM for $99, which can now be bought through Oura's site.
- The meal logging feature uses Oura Advisor chatbot to analyze users' meal pictures, providing macronutrient breakdown and nutritional insights.
- Oura's emphasis on metabolic health aligns with the growing trend in smart rings targeting health-conscious individuals, with companies like Ultrahuman and Samsung also exploring similar features.
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Apple intros 2025 Apple Watch Pride Edition Sport Band, watch face, and iPhone and iPad wallpaper
- Ahead of Pride Month in the U.S., Apple introduces a new Apple Watch Pride Edition Sport Band, watch face, and iPhone and iPad wallpaper.
- The Pride Edition Sport Band, with rainbow stripes assembled by hand, is available in different sizes and lengths. The matching watch face and wallpaper will be released in an upcoming software update.
- The Pride Harmony watch face features shifting rainbow stripes forming hour numerals, while the iPhone and iPad wallpaper has colors that change position with device movement.
- The new Pride Harmony watch face and iPhone and iPad wallpaper will be available in a software update with watchOS 11.5, iOS 18.5, and iPadOS 18.5. The Pride Edition Sport Band is priced at $49 on apple.com.
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Apple 2025 Pride Collection brings a new Apple Watch band and other perks
- Apple has launched its 2025 Pride Collection, including an exclusive sport band, a new watch face, and iPhone and iPad wallpapers.
- The Pride Collection features a new Apple Watch Pride Edition sport band with a tapestry of rainbow stripes that vary in shape and size, available for order.
- The dynamic watch face, Pride Harmony, and the iPhone and iPad wallpapers will be accessible through updates - watchOS 11.5, iOS 18.5, and iPadOS 18.5 - coming next week.
- The Apple Watch 2025 Pride Collection Sport Band can be purchased for $49 on Apple's online store, in various sizes, and will be available at Apple's retail stores and authorized resellers next week.
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Are Pride Wallpapers and a Watch Band Enough in 2025?
- Apple introduced their 2025 Pride Collection, including LGBTQ+-themed wallpapers for iOS and iPadOS, along with an Apple Watch Pride Edition Sports band and a new Pride Harmony watch face in watchOS 11.5.
- Despite launching the collection, Apple's actions are perceived as contradictory due to its alignment with President Trump, including attending his inauguration and not openly speaking out against his policies impacting the LGBTQ+ community.
- There is criticism about Apple's response to the current U.S. administration's policies affecting trans people, highlighting the company's need to take more significant actions beyond releasing Pride wallpapers and watch bands.
- Calls are made for Apple to step up and support the LGBTQ+ community more substantially in the face of escalating threats and challenges, emphasizing that mere gestures like wallpapers and a watch band are insufficient.
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Apple just dropped a new watch band and wallpapers for Pride 2025
- Apple has announced its '2025 Pride Collection' featuring a new Sport Band for Apple Watch, a dynamic watch face, and dynamic wallpapers for iOS and iPadOS.
- The Sport Band is available for order immediately, while the watch face and wallpapers will be released in upcoming software updates.
- The watch band features bold stripes of color inspired by pride flags, and the watch face showcases shifting animations of different colors forming numerals.
- The materials used ensure durability, with the silicon Sport Band priced at $49, offering an easy-to-clean and long-lasting design compared to previous editions.
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The Pebble’s creator demos his new smartwatch
- Eric Migicovsky demonstrates the Core 2 Duo smartwatches from the factory where they are being manufactured.
- Migicovsky launched a podcast where he gave a demo of the Core 2 Duo, talked about new features, and addressed concerns over US tariffs affecting pricing and delivery.
- The Core 2 Duo will have a black-and-white screen without touch capabilities and is expected to ship in July 2025.
- New features for Core 2 Duo and Core Time 2 include watch face widgets, deeper integration with Beeper, better access to AI voice agents, and potential expanded iOS operability.
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Apple Announces 2025 Pride Band, Watch Face, and iPhone Wallpaper
- Apple announces its 2025 Pride Collection, including a new Apple Watch band, watch face, and iPhone and iPad wallpaper.
- The Pride Collection celebrates LGBTQ+ communities around the world and features a Pride Edition Sport Band with individual, hand-assembled rainbow stripes.
- A matching Pride Harmony watch face and iPhone/iPad wallpaper with colorful stripes that shift dynamically are part of the collection.
- The new products will be available in upcoming software updates and Apple will financially support organizations serving LGBTQ+ communities.
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Cellecor Gadgets introduces ‘Pink Leave’ prioritising women’s menstrual health
- Cellecor Gadgets introduces 'Pink Leave' policy to support women's menstrual health among its workforce, allowing one paid leave per month during menstrual cycle.
- The policy reflects the company's commitment to a compassionate, inclusive, and gender-sensitive workplace culture.
- Ravi Agarwal, managing director of Cellecor Gadgets, emphasizes the importance of supporting women team members through thoughtful policies.
- The initiative showcases Cellecor's belief that employee wellbeing is crucial for business success and promotes empathy, women empowerment, and inclusion in the industry.
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6 features rumored for the Apple Watch SE 3
- Apple is expected to release an all-new Apple Watch SE 3 with features rumored to include a larger display of 41mm and 45mm sizes.
- The Apple Watch SE 3 may feature an S10 processor, enabling Siri to access health info without connecting to the cloud.
- The design of the Apple Watch SE 3 could resemble the Apple Watch Series 9, featuring an aluminum finish and potentially 5G connectivity.
- Possible health-related upgrades for the Apple Watch SE 3 may include ECG, sleep apnea detection, or a temperature sensor, enhancing workout insights.
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I’ll buy the Pixel Watch 4 if Google changes this one feature
- The Google Pixel Watch 3 has seen significant improvement, making it highly desirable in the last year.
- The author is considering buying the Google Pixel Watch 4 but has an issue with Fitbit subscription costs associated with Pixel Watches.
- The author criticizes Google for charging an additional subscription cost for premium smartwatches like Pixel Watch 3.
- While understanding the need for ongoing funding for Fitbit, the author questions why Google imposes subscription costs despite not being a struggling company.
- The author expresses frustration over Google's perceived greed in charging for features that should be included in the premium Pixel Watch without extra costs.
- Despite positive aspects of Fitbit's platform and functions, the subscription model hinders recommendations for Fitbits and Pixel Watches.
- The author highlights that competitors like Samsung and Apple offer features without additional charges, unlike Google's approach with Pixel Watches.
- The author urges Google to provide features like Sleep Score and Daily Readiness Score from Fitbit Premium for free with Pixel Watch 4 to improve consumer satisfaction.
- A simple change by offering premium features for free could make the Pixel Watch more appealing to potential buyers.
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Today in Apple history: Apple’s first watch is a freebie for upgraders
- Apple entered the wearables space on May 2, 1995, with its first watch, which lacked fitness-tracking tech and on-screen notifications.
- The 1995 Apple watch was offered as a freebie to Mac OS upgraders in an effort to promote the System 7.5 upgrade, as it was available only as a paid upgrade for users with older Macs.
- System 7.5 included over 50 changes and new features, making it easier to connect Macs to the internet and email. The offer of the first Apple watch aimed to sweeten the deal for customers during a challenging time for Apple in the mid-1990s.
- Today, the 1995 Apple watch has become a collector's item, fetching a price of a few hundred dollars on eBay and appealing to tech enthusiasts looking for rare Apple items.
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Apple Warns Trump’s Tariffs Will Raise Costs By $900m
- Apple has posted second quarter results slightly ahead of expectations despite concerns over Donald Trump's tariffs.
- Most devices sold in the United States will now come from India instead of China, with Vietnam becoming a major production hub for iPads and Apple Watches.
- Apple expects Trump's tariffs to add $900 million to its costs for the upcoming quarter if global tariff rates remain the same.
- In the second quarter, Apple reported a net profit of $24.8 billion, with revenues reaching $95.4 billion, showing growth in iPhone revenues and decline in Wearables, Home, and Accessories segment.
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Apple’s stock falls as Tim Cook admits its ‘difficult to predict’ tariff impact
- Apple's stock declined in late trading as the company provided limited clarity on the impact of President Trump's tariffs.
- Apple reported second-quarter earnings of $1.65 per share, with revenue increasing 5% to $95.4 billion.
- The company's net profit rose to $24.78 billion, driven by strong sales in the iPhone segment.
- However, growth in the Services business slowed, disappointing investors.
- Mac and iPad sales showed positive growth, aided by the launch of new products.
- Wearables division revenue declined due to tough comparisons with the previous year's boost.
- In China, Apple struggled as sales in the region dropped approximately 1%.
- Apple aims for low to mid-single-digit revenue growth in the current quarter, factoring in the impact of tariffs.
- The company is sourcing iPhones from India and other products from Vietnam to mitigate tariff effects.
- Apple's stock fell over 4% after Cook admitted difficulty in predicting tariff impacts beyond the current quarter.
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The Apple Watch Series 10 heart rate sensor is an absolute disaster
- The Apple Watch Series 10 heart rate sensor is causing disappointment among users due to inaccuracy issues.
- Users have reported problems with the sensor not displaying accurate heart rate data at the start and throughout training sessions.
- Even during a 12km run, concerns about the accuracy of the Apple Watch Series 10's heart rate sensor were raised.
- Despite advancements in battery life and charging speed, the heart rate sensor performance remains a major concern for users.
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