Topic: third-party devices

  • iOS Beta Suggests Notifications for Third-Party Watches

    iOS Beta Suggests Notifications for Third-Party Watches

    Evidence in iOS 26.1 beta suggests Apple is developing a native "notification forwarding" feature to allow iPhone alerts on non-Apple wearables, a function currently limited to the Apple Watch. The feature is likely a response to the EU's Digital Markets Act, which pressures Apple to improve inte...

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  • Natural Cycles Birth Control App Ditches Thermometer for Wristband

    Natural Cycles Birth Control App Ditches Thermometer for Wristband

    Natural Cycles is launching a dedicated $130 wearable wristband that continuously monitors sleep data to power its fertility-tracking app, moving beyond its original basal body thermometer method. The company's proprietary band leverages existing FDA authorization for third-party wearables, allow...

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  • Microsoft's Next Xbox: A PC and Console Hybrid?

    Microsoft's Next Xbox: A PC and Console Hybrid?

    The next Xbox will be a high-end, premium hybrid of console and PC, offering a curated experience that transcends traditional hardware limitations. It will run on Windows and be part of a broader ecosystem, including third-party devices recognized as official Xbox hardware, emphasizing flexibilit...

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