The HomePod mini has a secret sensor to measure your room temperature and humidity
It would appear like the secret sensor might be enabled through a simple HomePod software update. On the other hand, Apple could also choose to never activate it.
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The next Apple Watch may add the blood glucose measurement function for diabetics
The next Apple Watch is rumored to gain a new non-invasive health sensor for measuring blood sugar levels without the user needing to prick their finger to actually draw blood.
Some Apple Watch owners complain about receiving incorrect altitude readings
The new Apple Watch models may display disproportionately incorrect altitude readings in certain weather conditions due to a bug in the watchOS 7 software.
Here’s how measuring blood oxygen saturation works on the new Apple Watch Series 6
The new Apple Watch Series 6 can measure your blood oxygen levels, an important indicator of your overall wellness, and here’s how it works.
DigiTimes: a laser-powered 3D rear camera is coming to 2020 iPhones
Your augmented reality and iPhone photography will never be the same as a 3D sensor is coming to 2020 iPhones. With it, you’ll even be able to scan your environment in order to create a three-dimensional reconstruction of the real world.
Series 4 watches sport a much improved Digital Crown with built-in ECG & haptic feedback
Not only does an enhanced Digital Crown in the new Apple Watch Series 4 provide subtle haptic feedback when turned, it now doubles as a sophisticated electrical heart sensor that can take reach electrocardiograms of your heart.
How to use the True Tone display feature on your MacBook Pro to reduce eyestrain
In this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll learn how to take advantage of Apple’s True Tone technology to make images on the Retina display and Touch Bar of your 2018 MacBook Pro appear more natural and match the ambient light, which helps reduce eyestrain.
Bloomberg: 2019 iPhones to add rear 3D sensor for better augmented reality features
Adding a specialized sensor to the rear camera would aid in depth mapping, augmented reality features and more.
Here’s how Google Pixel 2’s Active Edge sensors work
Active Edge, the signature feature of Google’s Pixel 2 flagship, takes advantage of deformation-sensitive resistors that slightly change their resistance when stretched or squished.
iPhone X production increases from 100,000 to 400,000 units per week
A new report claims Apple’s suppliers continue to struggle with ramping up yields as the TrueDepth camera remains the biggest production bottleneck.
iPhone X production woes continue with poor TrueDepth camera yields
If yield rates for the component don’t improve, Apple may be unable to fulfill all iPhone X preorders until early 2018.
iPhone 8 will let you customize 3D emoji based on facial expressions picked up by 3D sensors
They’re calling it Animoji and I have a feeling that this is going to prove hugely popular.
