Apple announces 2019 Earth Day activity challenge for Apple Watch wearers
Will you celebrate the planet next Monday by recording at least a 30-minute workout on your Apple Watch? Not even if doing so will net you special stickers and virtual medals?
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Apple’s 2019 Earth Day activity challenge involves completing a 30-minute workout
Apple wants to motivate customers to be active this Earth Day, which falls on April 22, by completing a 30-minute workout in order to net a special award in the Activity app.
Apple will kick off the next Activity challenge on International Women’s Day in March
Like the previous year, Apple will once again honor the International Women’s Day with an Activity challenge that will be issued to Apple Watch wearers around the world.
2020 Apple Watch could sport a sleep monitor
Apple is reportedly holding studies at its headquarters to track sleep habits as it preps to add a sleep monitor to a future version of Apple Watch to better compete with wearables from Fitbit and Withings.
Watch this Apple-commissioned film about a teenage athlete from American Samoa
Commissioned by Apple, it reflects on the life of Eddie Siaumau, a 17-year-old athlete from American Samoa who just accepted a full-ride scholarship to a NCAA Division I university.
An internal Activity challenge lets Apple employees win an exclusive Apple Watch band
Apple’s internal fitness challenge for its own employees who own an Apple Watch is back, and this time around participants can win an exclusive strap for their wearable device.
The next Apple Watch Activity challenge goes live on Veterans Day this Sunday
US Apple Watch owners who complete a challenge on Veterans Day this Sunday will be awarded a virtual medal in the Activity app and a sticker for iMessage and FaceTime.
Apple confirms missing awards in iOS 12 Activity app will return in an upcoming update
Missing awards in the Activity app after updating to iOS 12? You’re definitely not alone and don’t worry because Apple is aware of the bug and has confirmed that a fix is underway.
Fitbit announces Charge 3 with fresh design, updated screen and longer battery life
Fitbit introduced its third-generation Charge fitness tracker. The device includes a slightly modified look and all-new display. It also includes new features like swim tracking.
Geolocators on fitness trackers are no longer allowed by US military personnel
The U.S. military is no longer allowing the use of geolocators on fitness devices such as Apple Watch. The move affects personnel in “operational areas.”
How to disable Apple Watch auto-workout detection
Apple Watch can alert you to start the right workout when it looks like you’re training and will even remind you to end the session if you forget. In case you don’t really need this handy auto-workout detection capability, disabling it will help prolong the watch’s battery life.
Sleep Cycle silently nudges you via Apple Watch Taptic Engine when you’re snoring
Snore no more thanks to the updated Sleep Cycle alarm clock app that nudges you with a subtle, silent tap on the wrist via the built-in Taptic Engine when it detects you’re snoring.