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Blood Oxygen testing returns to Apple Watch in the US

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Good news for U.S. Apple Watch users!
Graphic: ChatGPT/Apple/Cult of Mac

A redesigned blood oxygen measurement capability will arrive Thursday for Apple Watch models that lost access to the feature due to a patent dispute.

Apple found a workaround that involves the Apple Watch testing the user’s blood oxygenation level, then displaying the reading on a paired iPhone.

Update: Apple released iOS 18.6.1 and watchOS 11.6.1 with the promised workaround.

Apple’s ‘Pixar Lamp’ robot could feature a human-like Siri

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Apple desktop robot
Control the lamp naturally, using gestures in the air.
Photo: Apple

Apple plans an ambitious return to artificial intelligence hardware with a slate of new devices, headlined by a tabletop robot designed to serve as an interactive AI companion, according to a new report. Cult of Mac reported on the “Pixar Lamp” robot and its physical motions before, but new information indicates a new version of Siri could make it surprisingly human-like in its interactions with people.

Get killer features for less with a like-new iPhone 15 Pro Max

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Product shot of iPhone 15 Pro Max refurbished with natural titanium finish
Save a bundle on this premium refurb iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

This iPhone 15 Pro Max refurbished deal puts one of the most advanced devices Apple has ever built into your hands for just $769.99. Crafted from aerospace-grade titanium, this like-new iPhone is incredibly durable yet remarkably lightweight — a combination you’ll appreciate every time you pick it up.

Apple utilized the same alloy used in spacecraft to build this killer phone. So, whether you’re commuting, traveling or just juggling a busy day, you’ve got a phone built for the long haul. Grab a refurbished iPhone 15 Pro Max for just $769.99 before our inventory runs out.

Faster chip will bring Apple Intelligence to next-gen iPad

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2025 iPad 11 with Apple A16
iPad is getting a speed boost.
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

The 2026 version of the budget iPad will be able to use Apple Intelligence thanks to an A18 processor, according to information leaking out of Apple. And the next Apple TV 4K refresh could feature Apple’s A17 Pro chip. The company is working on an iPad mini update with an A19 Pro chip, too.

Internal code accidentally shared by Apple revealed key details about these upcoming devices and their processor upgrades.

Apple preps slew of new home security products

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New Apple home security devices like a face-recognizing doorbell cam would complete with other HomeKit-friendly products from comanies like Aqara.
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As Apple seeks to establish a stronger foothold in the connected-home market, it works on an ambitious lineup of home security devices that include smart cameras and a facial-recognition doorbell that can unlock doors, according to new report Wednesday.

Low-cost MacBook with A18 performance might surprise everyone

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Low-cost MacBook performance
The rumored low-cost MacBook with an A18 chip could offer performance suited to students.
Concept: Google Gemini

There’s skepticism about the low-cost MacBook that’s reportedly launching soon because it reportedly will run on an Apple A18 processor — the same one in current iPhones. But this chip is more powerful than you might realize.

I compared the performance of the A18 to Apple’s M-series Mac chips, and I think you’ll be surprised by how well the iPhone processor performed.

How to play Quartiles, the daily word-building game in Apple News+

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iPhone screenshot show the Apple News+ game
Note: Spoilers in this article for the Tuesday, May 14, 2024, game of Quartiles.
Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac

Quartiles is a daily word-building game for Apple News+ subscribers. It’s fun, with a clean interface and no ads. If you want to score maximum points each day, you’ll need to know how to play Quartiles and all the tips and tricks you need to succeed.

Here’s how to play Quartiles — keep reading below or watch our instructional video.

Save $100 on my fave on-ear headphones: Beats Solo 4

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Beats Solo 4 headphones
Beats Solo 4 come in four colors, including slate blue.
Photo: Beats

One of the better pairs of on-ear headphones you can get is now half off at Amazon — Beats Solo 4. The current $99.95 price doesn’t beat what I paid during Prime Day in July, but my miracle deal was only $2 cheaper! And I have zero regrets.

Seriously, these little cans for less than $100 makes for a great deal anytime.

Today in Apple history: Power Mac G4 gets a mirrored redesign

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Product shot of the Power Mac G4 Mirrored Drive Doors model.
This was the ultimate Mac power setup in 2002.
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August 13: Today in Apple history: Power Mac G4 gets a Mirrored Drive Doors redesign August 13, 2002: Apple unveils the final face-lift for its Power Mac G4, the Mirrored Drive Doors model.

The distinctive-looking computer borrows visually from the previous QuickSilver G4, released a year earlier. However, it adds a different front panel, with a mirrorlike finish for the media drive doors. It’s the last visual redesign of Apple’s Power Mac G4.

Today in Apple history: Apple’s war with IBM commences

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Photo of IBM PC 5150: The IBM Personal Computer
This unassuming IBM Personal Computer started the Apple-versus-PC feud.
Photo: Boffy B/Wikipedia CC

August 12: Today in Apple history: Apple's war with IBM commences with IBM Personal Computer launch August 12, 1981: The launch of the IBM Personal Computer ignites a long-running Apple-versus-PC rivalry.

Secure in the Apple II’s technical superiority over the new PC, Apple welcomes International Business Machines to the personal computing party in a full-page ad in The Wall Street Journal. Things won’t stay positive for long, though.