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Apple Watch iOS iPhoneFeb 28, 2022Feb 28, 2022

Apple Pay and Google Pay services down in Russia, after declaration of war against Ukraine

Russian banks are facing sanctions after the country declared war against Ukraine. The Central Bank of Russia has reported that customers of multiple Russian banks are not able to use Apple Pay and Google Play services. Integrated with the Wallet…

Apple Watch iPhoneFeb 26, 2022Feb 26, 2022

Volvo gives 1,500 service engineers iPhones and Apple Watches to improve communication

Asma Hussain

Swedish automaker Volvo recently equipped 1,500 engineers with an Apple Watch and iPhone loaded with the internal Volvo Service app to improve customer service. The move has helped technicians stay updated with current information while also diminishing the need for…

Apple WatchFeb 22, 2022Feb 22, 2022

Apple VP of health discusses company’s focus on wellness and fitness features in new interview

Asma Hussain

Over the past several years, Apple has released a ton of wellness and fitness features that reach beyond its wearable Apple Watch platform. In a new interview, Apple VP of Health, Dr. Sumbul Desai discussed how the tech giant creates…

Apple WatchFeb 14, 2022Feb 14, 2022

Apple Watch detects thyroid issue symptoms months ahead of diagnosis – Report

Asma Hussain

A nursing student from Sydney is urging Apple Watch users to enable heart notifications after the device detected symptoms of a rare thyroid condition months before being diagnosed. Sydney woman urging Apple Watch owners to enable heart rate notifications Lauren…

Apple WatchFeb 11, 2022

watchOS 8.4.2 released with bug fixes and security updates

Imran Hussain

Apple has released watchOS 8.4.2 for Apple Watch Series 3 and later models. The update features bug fixes and security updates. watchOS 8.4.1 was previously released with bug fixes for Apple Watch Series 4 and later. Earlier, watchOS 8.4 was…

Apple WatchFeb 2, 2022

Apple Watch saves cyclist by calling 911 after he fell from electric bike

Imran Hussain

An Apple Watch has saved a cyclist’s life by calling 911 after detecting his fall after his electric bike crashed in Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles. The prompt emergency call to 911 allowed respondents to arrive just in time to find…

Apple WatchFeb 2, 2022

watchOS 8.4.1 released for Apple Watch Series 4 and later

Imran Hussain

Apple has released watchOS 8.4.1 for Apple Watch Series 4 and later models. The update is a minor bug fix release and Apple has not shared details of the specific changes. watchOS 8.4 was released last week and featured a…

Apple WatchFeb 1, 2022Feb 1, 2022

Apple Watch helps save man’s life after he fell in freezing temperature

Imran Hussain

Apple Watch helped save an elderly man’s life in Morrow, Georgia, after he fell in freezing temperature which left him semi-conscious. His Apple Watch detected the fall and contacted the Clayton County Emergency Communications Center, who sent out the fire…

Apple Watch iOSFeb 1, 2022Feb 1, 2022

Apple is celebrating Heart Month with new Apple Watch Activity Challenge, books, and more

Asma Hussain

Apple has announced a new Apple Watch Activity Challenge, revealed lifestyle insights from the Apple Heart and Movement Study, and more in celebration of February’s Heart Month. Apple is celebrating Heart Month with new resources across its services In a…

AirPods Apple Music Apple WatchJan 28, 2022Jan 29, 2022

Apple wearables and home accessories sales revenue hit $14.7 billion in Q1, 2022, an all time record

Rida Imran

Out of the company’s $124 billion in revenue, Apple wearables and home accessories accounted for $14.7 billion in revenue in Q1, 2022 with 13% Year-over-Year growth in each geographic segment. The high performance enabled Apple wearables and home accessories to…