Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 09/01 – Apple Watch… Out?
Sep 1, 2021
The Apple Watch's redesign might be hitting supply snags, but exciting health features like blood pressure monitoring are on the horizon. Apple is also making strides with digital driver's licenses, though privacy concerns loom large. Meanwhile, LinkedIn has said goodbye to Stories, while Facebook dives into community-driven fantasy sports engagement. The tech landscape is buzzing with new strategies, from Wirecutter going behind a paywall to Google's plans for custom CPUs, all while the entrepreneurial showdown heats up.
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Apple Watch Production Snags
- Apple's new watch faces production challenges, potentially causing supply constraints or delays.
- These stem from the new design and screen technology.
Apple Watch Health Features
- Apple plans to add health features like blood pressure monitoring and a thermometer to the Apple Watch.
- These features aim to track fertility and other health metrics, but may not be available until 2022 or later.
Digital IDs in Apple Wallet
- Arizona and Georgia will be the first states to allow driver's licenses and state IDs in Apple Wallet.
- Six more states are expected to follow, raising privacy questions that Apple needs to address.