Battery Drain Problems After iPhone Upgrade? Apple Suggests Complete Data Wipe

Apple has confirmed several problems including “increased battery drain” for some users who upgraded their iPhone to iOS 14. But ZDNet warns Apple’s proposed solution “sounds pretty drastic.” Forbes reports:
In an official post, Apple reveals seven significant data and battery-related problems with iOS 14 and watchOS 7, and the company states the only fix is to “erase all content and settings…

What To Expect At Apple’s ‘Time Flies’ Event

On Tuesday, Apple will hold its annual September event called “Time Flies.” Unlike in previous years, the company is not expected to announce new iPhones as they have reportedly been delayed “a few weeks” due to the pandemic. Macworld reports on what we can expect to see announced instead: Apple’s invitation was light on details, as always, but it’s hard to…

Apple WatchOS 7 Unveiled With Sleep Tracking, Shareable Watch Faces and a Hand Washing Timer

At the WWDC 2020 keynote today, Apple unveiled WatchOS 7, adding sleep tracking features, shareable watch faces, a hand washing timer, and much more. CNET reports: WatchOS 7 adds much-anticipated sleep tracking features, including a Wind Down mode to help you get to bed on time. When you wake up, you’ll see a visualization of your previous night’s sleep, including periods…

Apple Watch Blood Oxygen Detection Feature Found In iOS 14 Code Snippet

Apple Watch will add the ability to detect blood oxygen levels for the first time, 9to5Mac has learned based on an exclusive look at iOS 14 code snippets. From the report: Blood oxygen levels between 95 and 100% are considered healthy; blood oxygen levels below 80% may lead to compromised heart and brain functionality. Risk of respiratory or cardiac arrest is…