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    Apple Watch Series 10 could gain sleep apnea detection – but don’t get too excited yet

    Jason Hiner/ZDNETAlthough Apple’s next big event is just around the corner, that hasn’t stopped people from releasing leaks, rumors, and gossip about the tech giant’s upcoming devices. Notable insider Mark Gurman claims in a recent Bloomberg report the Apple Watch Series 10 will introduce a new major feature: sleep apnea detection.Also: The best Apple Watches you can buy: Expert testedDetails are sparse at the moment. According to Gurman, the feature will “attempt to determine if a wearer has sleep apnea” or not. If it does, the wearable will recommend visiting a medical professional for further testing. The keyword in that sentence is “attempt”. There isn’t a guarantee that the Apple Watch 10 will be able to accurately detect whether or not you have the condition.Gurman mentioned back in July that Apple was having a tough time getting the feature to work. It needs to be able to read a user’s blood oxygen saturation. However, it can’t make those measurements because of the company’s legal troubles with health tech company Masimo. A federal judge told Apple it couldn’t sell smartwatches with blood oxygen sensors, and the company was forced to disable them via a software patch. More

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    Apple’s most affordable Watch SE model may be getting a revamp soon. Here’s what’s new

    Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETApple’s biggest event of the year is coming up: its annual September keynote — this year, dubbed as “It’s Glowtime.” The tech giant usually debuts a new iPhone series as well as new Apple Watch models, and this year, we might see an upgrade to the lower-end Apple Watch SE model. Also: What to expect from Apple’s iPhone 16 ‘It’s Glowtime’ event, and how to watch the livestreamThe last time Apple upgraded the Apple Watch SE More

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    The 3 best Apple Watch Series 10 features we expect to see (and the ones we don’t)

    Jason Hiner/ZDNETThe Apple Watch is one of the most popular smartwatches, and its integration with the Apple ecosystem makes it a go-to for iPhone fans. Apple is holding its annual September event on Monday, where we expect to see a new lineup of iPhones, AirPods, Apple Watch, and maybe even an iPad Mini. Also: What to expect from Apple’s iPhone 16 ‘It’s Glowtime’ event, and how to watch the livestreamWhile we don’t know exactly what upgrades Apple plans to give its devices, however various reports and rumors, combined with what we’ve seen in the past, give us a good idea of what will be featured. There are many rumors about the Apple Watch’s new upgrade, which will mark the company’s 10th smartwatch model, including what seems to be one of the biggest redesigns yet. Here’s what we look forward to Apple unveiling about the newest Apple Watch:The 3 best Apple Watch Series 10 features we expect More

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    This rumored iPhone 16 feature will either be pure genius or an ergonomic nightmare

    Jason Hiner/ZDNETWe’re still days away from Apple’s September event, but I’m already thinking about the good, the bad, and the ugly of what will possibly be the iPhone 16’s flagship feature. As previously reported, the upcoming iPhone series is expected to feature a dedicated camera button. Housed on the bottom right side of the phones, the hardware key will act as a shutter button when pressed, both for photos and videos.Also: What to expect from Apple’s iPhone 16 ‘It’s Glowtime’ event, and how to watch the livestreamPitching the feature to the masses will be rather straightforward; most people are already familiar with taking photos on a camera in some way, shape, or form. To a degree, Apple is taking a step backward here, going from software to hardware. But, as is often the case with Apple products, the beauty is in the details.According to Bloomberg, the new camera button will be touch-capacitive, meaning it’ll behave differently depending on how you tap and swipe it. A short press on the key will prompt the iPhone to autofocus on what it thinks is the main subject, and a harder press will capture it. Similarly, swiping on the button’s surface will switch between photo and video modes or zoom in and out. These are the features that will be met with oohs and ahhs during the keynote. More

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    One million US Kaspersky customers to be migrated to this lesser-known alternative

    Robert Brook/Getty Images US customers of Kaspersky’s banned security software are being thrown a lifeline in the form of an alternative product. In emails sent to its customers, Kaspersky revealed that it will automatically migrate them to Pango Group’s UltraAV software as a continuation of their current subscriptions. The news comes in the wake of […] More

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    Dreame’s new L40 Ultra robot vacuum can operate on its own for up to 75 days

    Dreame The competition for best autonomous performance is on, and the Dreame L40 Ultra<!–> is the latest to enter the race at IFA 2024.  The L40 Ultra robot vacuum and mop offers 11,000Pa of suction and a hands-free auto-empty experience that the company says can hold up to 75 days. The large 3.2-liter dust bag can […] More

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    Join BJ’s Wholesale Club for $20, and get a $20 gift card for free

    Stack Social If you live near a BJ’s Wholesale Club and have been thinking about buying a membership, now is a great time: New members can buy an annual membership for just $20 (reg. $55) through this Stack Social deal — saving you 63%. Not only that, if you sign up through this deal, you’ll […] More