“Do Not Disturb While Driving” Feature Helps Bad Habits

“Do Not Disturb While Driving” Feature Helps Bad Habits

According to EverQuote’s Safe Driving Report, there are about 92% of US drivers that use their phone while driving, while about 88 seconds are spent on mobile devices during an average 21-minute ride.

To change this dangerous habit that almost every driver has, Apple created a new “Do Not Disturb While Driving” feature, which had launched with its iOS 11 update in September 2017. From September to October, about 80% of drivers used this feature, although 27% of users disabled it after the initial use. This feature works by blocking all notifications from appearing onscreen while the user is driving, until they reach their destination. This way, drivers are less inclined to look at their phones because they cannot see their notifications.

Due to users taking advantage of this feature, the phone usage while driving decreased about 8%. Although it wasn’t a significant decrease, the iPhone feature is helping drivers stop their bad habits of checking their texts, email and social media, which decreases the number accidents caused by phone usage while driving.

Apple’s New (PRODUCT)RED Release

Apple’s New (PRODUCT)RED Release

Beginning April 10th, customers will be able to pre-order the newest addition to the iPhone family, the red iPhone 8 and 8 Plus; the phone will be available in stores on April 13th. Aside from the new devices, Apple will also be releasing new accessories as part of the (PRODUCT)RED line, including a red iPhone X Leather Folio. Although not stated an exact amount, a portion of proceeds for all (PRODUCT)RED purchases will go directly to Global Fund HIV/AIDS grants that provide testing, counseling, treatment and prevention programs. According to Apple.com,  Apple has donated more than $160 million to the Global Fund since their initial partnering with (RED) in 2006. 

Apple’s vice president of Product Marketing Greg Joswiak commented on the new line, “This special edition (PRODUCT)RED iPhone features a stunning red and black color combination and also offers customers the opportunity to make an impact in fighting the spread of HIV and AIDS. iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus improve on everything we love about iPhone, including Retina HD displays that are more beautiful than ever, the most powerful and smartest chip ever in a smartphone with the A11 Bionic and more advanced cameras for unbelievable photos and videos. We are proud to support (RED) with this bold new iPhone and hope customers think it is as special as we do.”

As far as pricing, the red iPhone 8 and 8 Plus range from $699 to $949, depending on model and storage; these are the same prices Apple charges for their iPhone 8 and 8 Plus in other colors.

Take Your Medical Records With You – Everywhere

Take Your Medical Records With You – Everywhere

With the upcoming release of Apple’s iOS update this spring, the Health app will now include health records, so patients can take information about their immunizations, medications, lab results and more with them on the go. The feature will first be available to patients of medical providers who partnered with Apple, including Johns Hopkins Medicine, OhioHealth, Ochsner Health System in Jefferson Parish, La., and Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles; Apple’s announcement says more medical facilities will offer this feature in the coming months.

With this added feature to the app, transferring information will be easier for patients who have to move or go to a specialist. Patients will be able to see records such as conditions, immunizations, visits and medication they’ve received in the past, which won’t allow them to make the mistake of taking something that hasn’t worked for them.

Because patients no longer have to enter or scan their own data, this makes it simpler to use, which will create a wide user base. The 21st Century Cures Act of 2016  also pushed federal agencies and providers to use electronic health records; now there is a data standard for personal health records, which wasn’t the case in 2011 when Google Health tried to use a similar health record service.

Apple’s New Business Chat in iOS 11.3 Update

Apple’s New Business Chat in iOS 11.3 Update

 

In June 2017, Apple released the details of its new communication platform, Business Chat, that be launching this spring in its iOS 11.3 update. With Business Chat, any iOS 11.3 user will be able to start a thread with businesses they find through Siri, Maps, Safari, and Spotlight search. 

Aside from asking questions about services or products from that business, users will be able to make purchases directly within the chat with a merchant using Apple Pay or Apple Pay Cash. Now, it’ll be much easier for someone to book a doctor’s appointment or buy a plane ticket – all in iMessage! Convenient, huh? The best thing about using Business Chat for making purchases is that  Apple Pay Cash does not have a middle party that will be paid, therefore there are no extra fees for sending money through the chat.

 

 

Finally the Vision of Apple Came True: iPhone X is Entirely Screen

Finally the Vision of Apple Came True: iPhone X is Entirely Screen

The vision of iPhone finally makes all-display a true story where the physical object disappears but the experience quality enhanced. iPhone X integrate the form and display together, with the boundary between the device and the screen less visible, which thus announces a whole new integration concept.  IPhone X also applies the polished stainless steel band to be more water-proof, glass-like and durable.  The device support wireless charging, for the real first time. The new TrueDepth camera system containing refurnished Dot Projector, 7MP Camera, Microphone, Speaker, Ambient Light Sensor, Flood Illuminator, Proximity Sensor and of course, the Infrared Camera, is designed with depth sensing technology and is placed in a tiny space while with high quality. The TrueDepth camera system also provides a new experience. For example, it brings emojis to life with different emotional expression. In addition, the front and rear cameras have introduced the Portrait Mode and can actually define the light and produce real studio lighting as well. iPhone X re-innovates the dual camera system of the rear camera, which enables the update and application of a 12MP f/1.8 Aperture Wide Lens, Dual Optical Image Stabilization, Quad-Led True Tone Flash, Deeper Pixels, New Color Filter, Larger and Faster Sensor, and a 12MP f/2.4 Aperture Telephoto Lens.

iPhone X adopts a new user experience as there is no room for a Home button

iPhone X, says hello to the future, the vision is now a reality. The Organic Light Emitting Diode panel is designed to be able to fold and combine with the surfaces seamlessly. And the physical and mechanical buttons are replaced by touching and other gestures, including the prior Home button that is basically transformed by a single swipe on the Home screen. The touch system becomes more responsive, effective and sensitive, which is applied in iOS 11 to create more fluid gestures.

Can respond to a tap, to your voice and even to a glance: iPhone X is now a reality

The new TrueDepth camera system can recognize its users no matter how dark the environment is and how their physical appearance changes, and enable them to unlock their phone by just throwing a glance. The function is named as FaceID that is related to the mapping of a unique geometry of human face with over 30,000 invisible dots. The new data analyzer is a neural engine on the A11 bionic chip – the very innovative one of its kind. The glance on an iPhone can also unlock the Apple Pay for transaction and purchasing.

Incredible iPhone X sets the path for the next decade of iPhone development

iPhone X shows the biggest technological leap forward since the first iPhone 10 years ago, whose iOS X evolves as the largest reality-augmented platform in the world. The new technologies applied in creating iPhone X are incredibly important for the future iPhone evolution.

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