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Apple Plans 'Ring in the New Year' Activity Challenge for Apple Watch Users

Tuesday December 14, 2021 10:27 am PST by
Apple is planning to offer a new "Ring in the New Year" Apple Watch Activity Challenge starting on Saturday, January 1. The Activity Challenge will require users to close all three of their Fitness rings for seven days in a row in January. That means meeting all stand, exercise, and move goals for a week. As with all of Apple's Activity Challenges, the New Year challenge ...
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Apple Rolls Out 3D Maps With Custom-Designed Landmarks in Washington, D.C. and San Diego [Updated]

Thursday November 11, 2021 9:51 am PST by
Apple today announced that a new 3D map of Washington, D.C. in the Apple Maps app will allow users to explore the city's landmarks and memorials, such as the World War II Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, and Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The new mapping experience does not appear to be visible yet, but it likely will be soon. Alongside the release of iOS 15 in September, Apple Maps...
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Apple to Celebrate Veterans Day With Apple Watch Activity Challenge

Tuesday October 26, 2021 11:30 am PDT by
Apple is planning to offer its next Apple Watch Activity Challenge on Thursday, November 11 in honor of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday. Apple says that Apple Watch owners can earn the Veterans Day award by doing any workout for 11 minutes or more on November 11.Earn this special award on November 11 by doing any workout for 11 minutes or more. Record your time with the Workout app or any...
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Apple Launching National Parks Activity Challenge on August 28

Tuesday August 17, 2021 11:29 am PDT by
Apple's next Apple Watch Activity Challenge is set to take place on Saturday, August 28th, in celebration of national parks worldwide. Apple will ask Apple Watch owners to complete a hike, walk, run, or wheelchair workout of a mile to earn a special National Parks award.Let's take a day to appreciate the beauty of national parks all over the world. On August 28, earn this award by recording...
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Apple Planning Activity Challenge for International Day of Yoga on June 21

Wednesday June 9, 2021 9:50 am PDT by
International Day of Yoga takes place on Monday, June 21, and Apple is celebrating with a new Activity Challenge that will let Apple Watch users earn a new yoga badge and a set of animated yoga stickers. Earn this award inspired by the International Day of Yoga. On June 21, do a yoga workout of 20 minutes or more. Record your time with any app that adds workouts to Health.To earn the award,...
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Apple Celebrating International Dance Day With New Fitness Challenge

Tuesday April 27, 2021 12:04 pm PDT by
The Fitness app on the iPhone is offering up a new dance-focused Activity Challenge, which is set to kick off on Thursday, April 29, aka International Dance Day. Apple Watch owners can complete the International Dance Day Challenge by completing a dance workout of 20 minutes or more in the Workout app. Apple Fitness+ has a dance workout category with trainers LaShawn, Jhon, and Ben,...
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Apple Watch to Host Activity Challenge for International Women's Day 2021

Wednesday February 24, 2021 4:53 am PST by
Apple will host a new Apple Watch Activity Challenge in celebration of International Women's Day in March, according to 9to5Mac. International Women's Day is celebrated every year on March 8 around the world as a focal point for women's rights. The Activity Challenge will appear as an alert for Apple Watch users in the days leading up to the event. To win the International Women's Day...
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Apple's Heart Month Activity Challenge Requires 60 Minutes of Exercise on Valentine's Day

Saturday February 13, 2021 9:15 pm PST by
Today only, Apple Watch owners can complete a new Apple Watch activity challenge in celebration of Heart Month, which is aimed at promoting cardiovascular health. The challenge, which is listed in the Fitness app on the iPhone, tasks users with earning 60 minutes on their Exercise ring. Show your heart some love. Get this award by earning 60 minutes on your Exercise ring this Valentine's...
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Apple Watch Unity Challenge Celebrating Black History Month Kicks Off Today

Monday February 1, 2021 1:42 am PST by
From today, Apple Watch owners can complete a new Apple Watch activity challenge in celebration of black history. The Unity challenge, which is listed in the Activity app on the iPhone, asks users to close their Move rings seven times in a row during February. Let's celebrate Black history this month and keep the momentum going all year long. To start, earn this Unity award by closing your ...
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Apple Launches New Weekly Fitness+ Series and Apple Music Playlists

Monday January 4, 2021 3:19 am PST by
Apple has added several new "goal-setting workouts" to its Fitness+ subscription service, as part of a new weekly series that aims to help users keep on top of their training and stay motivated into the New Year and beyond. A new introductory video can be found on the main Fitness+ page in the Fitness app, where trainer Kim highlights what's new in the subscription service this week and...
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Apple's 'Ring in the New Year' Activity Challenge Now Available

Monday January 4, 2021 3:18 am PST by
Apple's annual "Ring in the New Year" Activity Challenge has begun appearing for many users in the Fitness app on iPhone and Apple Watch over the last few days. The challenge's rules are similar to previous New Year awards, requiring users to close all three Activity rings for seven days in a row in January. Ring in the New Year Challenge Start 2021 off right. This January, earn this...
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Apple on Veterans Day: Apple Watch Activity Challenge, Extended Apple Music Trial, and More

Wednesday November 11, 2020 4:43 am PST by
Apple today shared a press release highlighting its various Veterans Day initiatives, including a new Activity Challenge on the Apple Watch and an extended four-month Apple Music trial for veterans in the United States. Today, Apple Watch users in the United States can earn a limited edition Activity award and animated iMessage stickers in honor of Veterans Day. To participate, users must...
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Apple Employees Who Completed This Year's 'Close Your Rings' Challenge Receive Shirt and Congratulatory Card

Thursday August 27, 2020 1:24 pm PDT by
Apple each year hosts a company wide fitness challenge for its employees at corporate offices and retail stores around the world, tasking participants to close all three of their Apple Watch Activity Rings every day of the month. The challenge is normally held in February as part of Heart Month, but this year's challenge was delayed due to the ongoing public health crisis that had people...
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Apple to Donate $10 to National Park Foundation for Each Purchase Made With Apple Pay at Apple Stores Through August 30

Monday August 24, 2020 7:27 am PDT by
Apple today announced that it will donate $10 to the National Park Foundation for each purchase made with Apple Pay on Apple.com, through the Apple Store app, or at an Apple Store in the United States from August 24 through August 30. Apple is limiting its donations to the first 100,000 transactions of $10 or more. The National Park Foundation, the official charitable partner of the National ...
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Apple's 'Close Your Rings' Employee Challenge Back On

Monday July 20, 2020 10:42 am PDT by
Apple in February typically hosts a company wide fitness challenge for employees at its corporate and retail offices around the world, tasking employees with closing all three of their Apple Watch Activity rings every day of the month. The challenge normally takes place in February to coincide with Heart Month, but this year it was delayed amid the ongoing public health crisis that had...
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Apple Watch Activity Challenge for World Environment Day Kicks Off Tomorrow

Thursday June 4, 2020 10:35 am PDT by
On Friday, June 5, Apple Watch owners will be able to complete a new Apple Watch activity challenge in celebration of World Environment Day. The challenge, which is listed in the Activity app on the iPhone, asks users to close their Stand rings.Recognize World Environment Day this Friday. Close your Stand ring on June 5 and earn this award by getting up and moving around for at least one...
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Apple Watch's Latest Activity Challenge Starts Tomorrow, Earn a 'Heart Month' Award and iMessage Stickers

Friday February 7, 2020 6:38 am PST by
February is Heart Month, aimed at promoting cardiovascular health, and Apple is taking part with a new Activity Challenge that tasks Apple Watch users with closing their Exercise ring in the Activity app for seven consecutive days. The challenge kicks off tomorrow, February 8, and runs through February 14. Those who successfully complete the Activity Challenge will receive a special...
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Apple Postpones 'Close Your Rings' Employee Challenge Due to Coronavirus and Store Closures

Tuesday February 4, 2020 9:24 am PST by
Every year in February, Apple hosts a company wide fitness challenge for all of its employees at its corporate and retail offices around the world. Employees are tasked with closing all three of their Apple Watch Activity rings every day during the month, and those that are successful earn a reward. Apple's 2020 challenge, which is in February because February is Heart Month, has been...
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Apple Launching New Internal Activity Challenge for Employees

Monday January 20, 2020 8:51 am PST by
Starting in February, Apple is hosting its annual company wide fitness challenge for all of its employees, tasking them with closing all three Apple Watch Activity rings every day of the month. Employees who successfully finish the challenge will be rewarded with a t-shirt that says "2020" in a logo with Apple Watch Activity-style rings, as shared by an Apple employee. The employees who...
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Apple Watch Owners Challenged to Earn Thanksgiving Day Activity Achievement

Wednesday November 13, 2019 1:49 am PST by
Apple is celebrating Thanksgiving this year by urging U.S. Apple Watch owners to bag a special achievement by recording a minimum walking or running distance on Thursday, November 28. As with past holidays, Apple Watch owners can earn an exclusive badge and an iMessage sticker if they complete the challenge. To earn the turkey-themed badge and sticker, Apple Watch wearers must clock up a ...