Approving Series 4’s ECG in UK could take years
The ECG feature of Apple’s new Series 4 watch could take years before it’s approved in the United Kingdom by the country’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.
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Apple carrier billing picks up new providers in UK, Switzerland, Italy and elsewhere
It’s now available to customers of TIM in Italy, Bite in Latvia and Lithuania, U Mobile in Malaysia, Singtel and StarHub in Singapore, Sunrise in Switzerland and O2 in the UK.
iTunes carrier billing expands to UK’s EE, Germany’s Telekom, Orange in France & Spain
Customers in Germany, the United Kingdom, France and Spain can now take advantage of iTunes carrier billing as more carriers now support this handy feature.
New Apple Music ad features Rag’n’Bone Man
The English singer known for his deep, powerful voice appears in a new Apple Music promo video. His hit-single “Human” enjoyed some heavy rotation on Apple’s music service.
Apple Watch GymKit launches in UK, certain cardio machines can be upgraded to support it
Apple Watch’s new GymKit feature launched this morning in the United Kingdom at London’s Virgin Active gym near Mansion House.
Some people in UK, France and Germany are now apparently able to access Apple’s TV app
Apple appears to have kicked off a staggered rollout of the TV app to users in the UK, France and Germany.
UK introduces new tax reform targeting tech companies like Apple
Starting in April of 2019, UK’s tax authority will charge a 20% tax on any British earnings.
Apple Maps lane guidance expands to Australia, Canada, France, Germany & UK
Apple Maps lane guidance saw its first global expansion following the feature’s debut in September.
Apple shares shot on iPhone short “Détour” by Oscar-winning director Michel Gondry
Oscar-winning filmmaker Michel Gondry, who shot this nice short entirely on Apple’s device, also shared a few handy tips for shooting your own films on iPhone 7.
Gatwick Airport rolls out iBeacons for augmented reality indoor navigation
London’s Gatwick Airport has installed 2,000 iBeacons, accurate up to three meters, for indoor navigation. The system could be used to inform passengers that they’re running late, for queue management and more.
32GB iPhone 6 now available in UK via EE network
Apple has re-launched iPhone 6 in the United Kingdom via the EE network in a never-before-available 32 gigabyte capacity.
Tim Cook visits Downing Street, talks Brexit and more with UK Prime Minister Theresa May
Hot on the heels of his days-long European tour that saw him receive an honorary degree from the University of Glasgow after visiting various locations including Marseille, Paris, Vreden and Berlin, Apple CEO Tim Cook meet the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister Theresa May this morning at 10am local time. May and Cook discussed the company’s presence in the country in the aftermath of Brexit.