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Fear not: watchOS 10.3 update is safe

Fear not: watchOS 10.3 update is safe

It doesn't delete Apple Watch's Blood Oxygen app.

Leander Kahney
January 23, 2024

To continue selling the latest Apple Watches after losing a major court case, Apple resorted to deleting the Blood Oxygen app at the center of the dispute.

There was a lot of speculation that Apple might also delete the app on current watches, most likely through a watchOS update.

Well, don’t worry: Apple just released watchOS 10.3, and it’s safe to install. It won’t disappear your Blood Oxygen app.

Also in today’s newsletter:

The latest Apple car update doesn’t sound encouraging. Scale back your expectations accordingly.
Oppenheimer is leading in Oscar nominations, but a certain high-profile Apple TV+ movie got a few nods too, including Best Picture.
Here’s why the iPhone 15 Pro Max is still better than Samsung’s top Galaxy handset.
The M2 Mac mini is already a bargain low-cost computer, and now it’s even cheaper.
We hands-on review Alogic’s new Matrix Ultimate travel charger, which not only folds down into a travel-friendly package, it comes with a removable power pack. We like it a lot.

— Leander Kahney, EIC.

watchOS 10.3 update is safe; doesn't delete Apple Watch Blood Oxygen app

Apple Watch wearers can safely install the watchOS 10.3 update -- it will not remove the controversial Blood Oxygen app.

Finally, Apple car coming in 2028

Apple slammed the brakes on its hopes for a car with full self-driving capabilities. But the changes might allow the EV to debut in 2028.

Apple TV+ gets Best Picture nod and 12 other Oscar nominations

Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon" gets 10 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, and Ridley Scott's "Napoleon" gets three.

How to get the latest HomePod software update

HomePod Software 17.3 is out. Here’s how to make sure your Apple smart speaker has the latest software version.

^{A message from the Cult of Mac Deals team}

Grab big discounts on M2 Mac mini while they last

You can get between $80 and $123 off different versions of the machine, offering you a range of affordable prices and capabilities.

Why iPhone 15 Pro Max is better than Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra packs cutting-edge hardware, but the iPhone 15 Pro Max still trumps it in some key areas.

Adding Spatial Audio earns musicians more money

Apple Music reportedly will pay artists 10% more for tracks that use Spatial Audio, which should encourage more use of the audio format.

^{A message from the Cult of Mac Store}

Magnetic cable management system clears clutter for less than $14

When you have too many cables cluttering up your desk, you need a good cable management system. Check out this one from Elago.

Get Windows 11 Pro for less than $25

Tap into the latest security and productivity enhancements with a lifetime license to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro for just $24.97.

Matrix Ultimate charges your gadgets at home and on the go [Review] ★★★★½

If you want just one charger for iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods at home and on the road, try Alogic's Matrix Ultimate 3-in-1.

Today in Apple history: Macintosh Office gets down to business

On January 23, 1985, Apple introduced its ambitious Macintosh Office plan, hoping to crack the lucrative business market.

Tweetz o’ the day

Ok, I'm a bit pissed off at Apple.
It appears that you CANNOT extend your Macbook with the Apple Vision Pro with more screens.
It only mirrors your current screen. That's it. Everything else around you is an iPad app.
Kinda disappointing and frankly highly misleading. twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
— Lucas Rizzotto (@_LucasRizzotto)
10:09 AM • Jan 23, 2024

People love to mock the $19 Apple Polishing Cloth, but it is genuinely the only thing I have seen that can just instantly eliminate any smudge.
And, it’s not just me: my mom, who is very “average consumer”, bought one and loves it for the same reason.
— 🅳🆈🅻🅰🅽 (@DylanMcD8)
9:18 AM • Jan 23, 2024

One more thing ...

❝

I’ve learned over the years that when you have really good people you don’t have to baby them. By expecting them to do great things, you can get them to do great things.

— Steve Jobs, 2011.

Today’s poll

Should 'Oppenheimer' or 'Killers of the Flower Moon' get Best Picture?

Results from yesterday’s poll: Chrome’s sus, but do you trust Safari Private Browsing?

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