New framework: Is iOS 26.1 forwarding notifications on non-Apple watches?

New framework: Is iOS 26.1 forwarding notifications on non-Apple watches?

Apple is apparently already planning improvements in supporting third-party accessories with the next larger iOS version. More precisely, it seems to be about computer clocks and fitness trackers with a display, reports The US edition of the MacWorld. It is therefore planned that notifications are easier to transfer to such devices. This is part of … Read more

Apple Watch: High blood pressure warning for new and older watches

Apple Watch: High blood pressure warning for new and older watches

Hypertension is a common disease: According to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), between 20 and 30 million people have a so-called hypertension in Germany alone. The worldwide assumes 1.3 billion adults who have to do with it. The common thing: If the symptoms are noticeable, the disease is often advanced. Many live undetected for a … Read more

SPO2 measurement with Apple Watches: Patent owner demands new US import ban

SPO2 measurement with Apple Watches: Patent owner demands new US import ban

In the patent dispute against Apple, medical device manufacturer Masimo heralds a new round: The US Customs Authority Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has allowed Apple to unlock the blood oxygen measurement of the Apple Watch again. This is illegal and one-sided, Masimo emphasizes in a lawsuit submitted to a US federal court. It is … Read more

Gone past the US import ban: Apple Watches receive new blood oxygen measurement

Gone past the US import ban: Apple Watches receive new blood oxygen measurement

Apple wants to unlock the deactivated blood oxygen measurement on Apple Watches produced for the US market-but in a modified form. With the updates set for Thursday to iOS 18.6.1 and Watchos 11.6.1, it should be possible to measure the oxygen content in the blood with the Apple Watch model series Series 9, Series 10 … Read more

Garmin watches now support navigation via Google Maps

Garmin watches now support navigation via Google Maps

Google Maps moves into Garmin watches. The new app is available on selected models from the Venu, Forerunner, Vivoactive and Fenix ​​series. Similar to smartwatches, it can be displayed directly on the wrist on smartwatches. Android smartphones provided According to Garmin, users must first enter the planned goal on their Android smartphone. The navigation instructions … Read more