MacVoices MacVoices #24275: Jeff Carlson Takes Control of Apple Watch (1)
Jeff Carlson has updated Take Control of Apple Watch to the 5th edition to cover Apple Watch 10, Apple Watch Ultra, and watchOS 11. The first part of our conversation covers his approach to the update and the contstant evolution of Apple’s products. Jeff shares insights on major updates, such as the enhanced Smart Stack widget and live activities integration, as well as advancements in health tracking, workout management, and notifications that streamline the user experience.
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Show Notes:Chapters:
00:07 Introduction to MacVoices 01:55 The Challenge of Updating 07:45 Understanding Apple Watch Changes 15:57 New Features in WatchOS 20:12 Hardware vs. Software Updates 24:18 Evolution of Health Tracking 31:07 Conclusion and Key Takeaways
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Take Control of Apple Watch by Jeff Carlson
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Jeff Carlson is an author, photographer, and freelance writer. Among many other projects, he publishes the Smarter Image newsletter, which explores how computational photography, AI, and machine learning are fundamentally changing the art and science of photography. He’s covered the personal technology field from Macs and PalmPilots to iPhones and mirrorless cameras, publishing in paper magazines, printed books, ebooks, and websites. He’s also the co-host of the podcasts PhotoActive, writes for Take Control, has spoken at several conferences and events. He lives in Seattle, where, yes, it is just as gray and wet and coffee-infused as you think it is.
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