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Apple Watch users can reap rewards on Global Close Your Rings Day
- Apple is hosting Global Close Your Rings Day on April 24, celebrating the 10th anniversary of Activity rings on Apple Watch.
- Participants are encouraged to close all three Activity rings to earn a limited-edition award and share their achievements on social media using #CloseYourRings.
- Those who successfully complete the challenge will receive a digital award, animated stickers, and a badge for Messages.
- Apple Watch users can visit Apple Store locations on April 24 to collect a special pin insipred by the digital award.
- Research findings suggest that regularly closing Activity rings is associated with improved sleep quality, lower stress levels, and better cardiovascular health.
- The Apple Heart and Movement Study, conducted with over 140,000 participants, highlighted the health benefits of closing Activity rings.
- The Activity app on Apple Watch, introduced a decade ago, offers customizable daily goals for Move, Exercise, and Stand activities.
- In addition to Activity rings, Apple Watch provides fitness features like workout tracking, advanced metrics, motivational tools, and health monitoring capabilities.
- Apple emphasizes that all health and fitness features are backed by scientific research and adhere to strict privacy and security measures.
- Health data on Apple Watch is encrypted and protected, ensuring user privacy and security of sensitive information.
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Apple Announces Global Close Your Rings Day
- Apple has announced Global Close Your Rings Day to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the Apple Watch.
- On April 24th, Apple Watch users who close their Activity rings will receive a special limited edition award and animated stickers.
- Apple is also offering a special pin inspired by the award as a giveaway, while supplies last.
- Jeff Williams, Apple's COO, mentioned how the Apple Watch has changed the way people engage with their fitness and health.
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Apple’s picked a very fitnessy way to mark a decade of smartwatches
- Apple is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Apple Watches by designating April 24th as Global Close Your Rings Day.
- To mark the occasion, users who close all three rings on their Apple Watches will receive a limited edition badge and 10 animated stickers in the Messages app.
- Apple's research shows that people who consistently close their rings are less likely to experience poor sleep, elevated resting heart rate levels, and elevated stress.
- The company is also offering a physical pin inspired by the award at Apple Stores for a limited time.
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‘Killing’ the iPhone is reportedly Tim Cook’s top priority
- Tim Cook's top priority for Apple is to develop a pair of industry-leading AR glasses.
- The iPhone will not be eliminated, but rather AR glasses and AI will satisfy many of its functions.
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Apple Intelligence is coming to the Apple Watch in a limited capacity
- The Apple Watch won't include Apple Intelligence on the device itself, but will have new features powered by AI.
- Apple will announce these upcoming changes in detail at WWDC, along with the focus on Apple Intelligence and the new design language called Solarium.
- Although the watch won't directly run AI models, Apple is branding some features as 'powered by Apple Intelligence.'
- Apple plans to make hardware changes to the Apple Watch in the next couple of years, potentially introducing AI-enabled cameras to the device.
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I already loved Garmin’s companion app, then I tried Garmin Connect Plus
- Garmin Connect Plus introduces new features to the Garmin companion app, along with a subscription fee.
- The new features include personalized insights, customizable dashboards, and added safety features.
- The subscription fee for Garmin Connect Plus is $6.99 per month or $69.99 annually.
- Existing features in the app continue to be available for free.
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I tried Garmin’s new subscription, and I love that it’s not essential
- Garmin recently introduced a subscription fee for its devices, leading to some initial annoyance.
- Despite skepticism, testing the Garmin Vivoactive 6 revealed that some features once considered pointless were actually impressive, but not essential.
- Garmin's AI feature, Active Intelligence, currently offers basic insights like sleep recommendations and active reminders, falling short of significant impact.
- While some features like on-the-go workout adjustments are useful, others like challenges and coaching may not justify the subscription cost.
- LiveTrack enhancements and safety features are beneficial but being behind a paywall may deter some users.
- The introduction of new features is seen as positive as they complement existing free functionalities on Garmin Connect.
- The subscription model may appeal more to serious athletes than casual users, with distinct value in certain features like live weightlifting stats.
- Overall, the optional subscription is not deemed essential for all users but adds value for specific fitness enthusiasts.
- Garmin successfully retains the core features of Connect while introducing optional paid enhancements, maintaining a positive user experience.
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Buckle up for more subscriptions
- Garmin and Polar have recently announced the launch of premium subscriptions for their fitness apps.
- Previously free features will now be available behind a paywall, causing frustration among long-time users.
- Hardware sales no longer suffice in sustaining these companies, and the upcoming tariffs may increase gadget prices further.
- To compensate for rising hardware costs, companies are turning towards software and subscription-based services.
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Apple Watch SOS saves desperate swimmer swept out to sea [Update: Video]
- A swimmer in Australia was saved from a potentially deadly situation after being swept out to sea.
- Using the SOS feature on his Apple Watch Ultra, the swimmer was able to call for help.
- The swimmer stayed on the line for an hour, guiding rescuers to his location.
- A rescue helicopter eventually winched the swimmer to safety, thanks to precise location data provided by the Apple Watch Ultra.
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Pixel Watch 4 leaks suggest Google is doubling down on battery again
- Google is focusing on better battery life for its upcoming Pixel Watch 4.
- Leaked renders show a slightly thicker watch with two new buttons by the speaker.
- The Watch 4 will not have charging pins, potentially indicating faster charging technology.
- Google aims to improve battery life after the original Pixel Watch faced criticism for poor battery performance.
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Google Cuts Hundreds Of Android, Pixel Staff – Report
- Alphabet’s Google has laid off hundreds of employees in its ‘platforms and devices’ unit.
- The layoffs were confirmed by Google spokesman after the voluntary exit program offered in January.
- The Platforms & Devices division was formed in April 2024 after the merger of two units.
- This is not the first instance of layoffs at Google; the company has been cutting jobs since early 2023.
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Code in latest Android Auto update hints at smart glasses integration
- Code in the latest Android Auto 14.2 beta hints at the integration of smart glasses.
- Google is laying the groundwork for smart glasses support in Android Auto.
- Developers found code strings related to 'Glasses' in the update, suggesting integration of smart glasses into navigation features.
- The update aligns with Google's recent showcase of its Android XR smart glasses prototype.
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Apple Watch saves woman’s life by helping to catch her cancer early
- A woman's life was saved by her Apple Watch Vitals app, which alerted her to abnormal heart rate readings.
- She visited her GP who sent her for tests and she was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia.
- If she had delayed medical attention, she could have died from untreated cancer in a matter of days.
- The Vitals app on Apple Watch tracks overnight health metrics like heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature.
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OnePlus releases Watch 3 with inflated $500 price tag, won’t say why
- OnePlus has released the Watch 3 with a price tag of $500 in the US.
- The company had delayed the release of the Watch 3 from February to April due to a typo on the device.
- The incorrect text on the watch originally said 'Meda in China' instead of 'Made in China'.
- Due to the US-China trade relationship and associated tariffs, the price of the watch has increased from the previously announced $330.
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OnePlus won’t say why its Watch 3 suddenly costs $170 more than promised
- The OnePlus Watch 3 now costs $499.
- The smartwatch's price was originally intended to be $329.99.
- No official communication from OnePlus about the price increase.
- Possible explanation for the increase could be tariffs.
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