Developers are taking advantage of the built-in GPS and altimeter in Apple Watch Series 3 as well as custom workout APIs released in watchOS 4.2 to enable tracking of specialized metrics. App updates for snoww, Slopes, Squaw Alpine, Snocru and Ski Tracks ... ( read original story ...)
Apple Watch Series 3 now tracks skiing and snowboarding
The update applies to Apple Watch Series 3 models running WatchOS 4.2 or newer. Alpine sports fans can now log their runs, as well as view vertical descent stats, calories burned and more in the Activity app. Skiing and snowboarding now also contribute ... ( read original story ...)
Apple Watch Series 3 gets skiing and snowboarding workout tracking
The support for the new features originally rolled out with the watchOS 4.2 update released in December, which added custom workout APIs focused on tracking winter sports activities, but it seems that Apple is only now letting developers roll out software ... ( read original story ...)
Apple Watch Series 3 users can now track skiing and snowboarding activity
Apple added these new APIs in watchOS 4.2 but Apple does not currently expose the data in its official Activity or Workout apps. The Workout app includes a generic ‘Snow Sports’ label in the Other workouts category, but it doesn’t do anything special ... ( read original story ...)
Apple patent hints at dual-screen Macbook, iPad
A patent granted to Apple indicates the company may be planning a laptop or tablet with two touchscreens. The patent language is vague, however, which could indicate either a new line of options or something simply in the initial development stage. ( read original story ...)
Moby thinks he helped Apple to invent the iPhone and iPod
The vegan pop star has made some meaty claims about his role in the invention of two of Apple’s most famous products (Photo: Rex/ MediaPunch/ Shutterstock) The pop star Moby has claimed he played a key role in the invention of the Apple iPod and iPhone. ( read original story ...)
Anti-NRA boycott turns to tech giants Apple and Amazon over NRA TV app
Plans for a 24-hour boycott on March 1 of companies that have relationships with the NRA include tech giants Apple and Amazon, as well as other major companies like FedEx, Roku, and YouTube. We are calling for a one-day boycott of @amazon @appletv @fedex. ( read original story ...)