News Items You Should Check out: Oct. 26

Since I can’t cover everything, I like to offer a daily round-up of must-read articles from some other great websites. 

° From MacRumors: Apple’s $550 over-ear AirPods Max headphones are less effective at blocking out outside noise when using Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) following their latest firmware update, according to results from a detailed audio test.

° From a press release: UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is seeking views on the potential competition benefits and harms from Big Tech firms’ entry into a range of retail financial services sectors.

° From myHealthyApple: A new study shows the Apple Watch Series 6 can reliably detect states of reduced blood oxygen saturation with SpO2 below 90% when compared to a medical-grade pulse oximeter.

° From The New York Times: Apple has reportedly rejected Spotify’s latest app update three times in the last month.

° From Deadline: Will Smith entertained a starry group of friends with a private screening of his upcoming Apple Original Films drama Emancipation.

° From iMore: Apple has updated its App Store Review Guidelines to support Matter, NFTs, and more.

° From a press release: Stratix Corporation, a provider of Managed Mobility Services (MMS) in the U.S., has released a new interactive video experience demonstrating what’s possible in restaurant operations when you leverage the power of Apple devices.

° From NBC Chicago: A Glenview doctor explains how the Apple Watch led to his rescue after a home accident.

° From MacVoices Live!: The new episode takes a look at the newest iteration of the iPads, what they offer, and what’s changed. (Part 1)