Peloton's Jessie Malone is running a marathon to mark one year since her Apple Watch saved her life by revealing a heart condition she was completely unaware she had. Malone is not just a young and fit woman who exercises regularly, she's a producer for Peloton in New York. Yet as she was cycling home in May 2023, her Apple Watch alerted her that she might have atrial fibrillation. "It was saying you need to seek medical attention immediately," she told Today.com, . "It was red and vibrating. I was like, 'Oh my God.'" Her heart rate while she was cycling had risen to 160 beats per minute ..read more

Managed Device Attestation enables enterprises to verify Apple devices for security, protecting the corporate network. Here's how to use it. Apple Device Attestation. In our interconnected world, the issue of device identity plays a critical role in online security. Traditional security models use perimeter defenses plus a firewall to attempt to verify devices - and block malicious ones. Discuss on our Forums ..read more

Apple chip partner TSMC faces significant barriers that impede the Arizona chip fabrication facility's progress, and the culture clash between American and Taiwanese employees doesn't seem to be getting batter. TSMC's Arizona facility grapples with rising costs & logistical hurdles As the world's leading semiconductor manufacturer, TSMC's decision to expand into the US was met with widespread approval. Its strategic move is intended to secure supply chains and bring critical manufacturing capabilities closer to key markets. However, the project is now navigating through rising costs an ..read more

TSMC has announced a breakthrough chip fabrication technology, with reduced node size, increased performance and better power management — all of which should ultimately lead to faster iPhones and Macs. TSMC has just announced an all-new chip production process called "A16" The new 1.6nm node process, dubbed A16, was announced at the company's annual North America Technology Symposium. With every new production process, TSMC reduces the node size allowing for more transistors on a processor. This ultimately allows for improved performance and reduced power consumption on newer chips. Dis ..read more

WWDC is Apple's annual backdrop for its most important software and hardware announcements. It has also unintentionally launched some of Apple's biggest flops. WWDC is usually successful for Apple, but you never know how things will go. WWDC is not just a platform for Apple to showcase its latest developments. It is also a pivotal event that sets the trajectory for the company's next generation of operating systems and services. And, occasionally, hardware. For developers, WWDC is a chance to learn about upcoming changes so they can get a head start on developing new apps. WWDC has been th ..read more

Apple and Nike have released a new promotional offer, which will give Apple Card holders 10% cash back on Nike purchases made through Apple Pay. Apple Card holders are eligible for 10% cashback on NIke purchases With Nike's limited-time offer, Apple Card holders can earn a maximum of $50 in immediate cash back. The new promotional offer is valid from April 25 through May 2, 2024, and covers purchases made through all of Nike's official platforms. Purchases made through Nike.com, Swoosh.com, and Nike's official SNKRS app are all eligible for the promotion, as are purchases made in-person at ..read more

In an entirely expected move, the Federal Communications Commission has voted to reinstate net neutrality protections in the United States. FCC seal The vote on Thursday was on the final form of net neutrality rules, following a previous vote on bringing back the rules in October. The latest vote was 3-2 in favor of restoration, with Democratic commissioners voting in favor and Republican counterparts against the change. Discuss on our Forums ..read more

Spotify continues to complain about an Apple Tax that it doesn't really pay, as it decries Apple's non-approval of its latest update because of a violation of App Store rules. Spotify logo On Wednesday, Apple told Spotify that its app update for users in the EU was not allowed into regional App Store instances due to missing elements. The App Store review process determined that Spotify did not accept the terms of the Music Streaming Services Entitlement. Apple requires the entitlement to be accepted by streaming services before apps can point users toward a website owned by the developer ..read more

Two long-standing Mac security experts have formed DoubleYou, a firm that aims to develop security tools that other Mac developers can incorporate into their systems. DoubleYou founders believe Mac needs better security The new company was started by, and is named after the last initial of, noted security expert Patrick Wardle. Together with Mikhail Sosonkin, he plans to release modular security apps that can protect against one or many components of malware. "Instead of building, for example, a whole product from scratch, we really took a step back," Wardle told TechCrunch, "and we said ..read more

AppleInsider has learned that trade-ins for iPhones processed months ago are being mysteriously listed as canceled, and the root cause for the notification isn't known yet. Pair of iPhone 14 models Overnight, we got some tips about months-old trade-ins listed as cancelled. It has also also happened to one AppleInsider staffer. It's not yet clear exactly what's going on. Apple takes in one trade-in towards a single device, with multiple devices being traded in counting toward gift cards. So far, the only information we have is that it only appears to be happening to people who have traded i ..read more