Peloton launches a strength training app

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Peloton has just launched a standalone strength training app that won't require you to use its machines. The Peloton Strength+ iPhone and Apple Watch app comes with a US$9.99 subscription in the US. But it is free for most of the subscribers to the Peloton app. (Entry-level Peloton App One won't get free access.) The Strength+ app focuses on custom workout generation and multi-week, instructor-led programs.

With the new app's launch, the company now has three digital offerings: All Access with its support for Peloton's machines, the Peloton App with its machine-friendly App+ and equipment-free App One versions, and the Strength+ app.

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Threads introduces advanced search filters

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Meta is trying to keep its Threads competition at bay with a new update for its search option. It's not quite as comprehensive as what you'll see on X but it at least allows you to narrow your queries by keywords, language, exact phrases, hashtags, excluded words, and more. As Tech Crunch pointed out, it brings the social site more on par with Bluesky's search options. But the Bluesky app doesn't show all the filtering options yet.

Before this update, Threads would only show a keyword or keywords and filter these through "Top" or posts with the most engagements, and "Recent" or the latest posts. This new search feature is going to be rolled out to users in the coming weeks.

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Apple's thinnest iPhone yet?

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Apple has released many ultra-thin devices, and the iPhone 17 range is supposedly set to take this to a new extreme. The iPhone 17 Air, expected to launch in 2025, will be a mere 6mm thick, significantly thinner than any previous iPhone. This will make it a standout device in a lineup that maintains dimensions similar to its predecessors.

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Quantum dot display tech coming to the Apple Pro Display XDR?

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Apple's latest M4 MacBook Pros have adopted quantum dot (QD) technology, a significant upgrade over traditional KSF displays. This shift promises improved colour accuracy and motion performance. While QD technology has existed for a while, concerns over toxic materials have previously hindered its adoption in Apple products. However, the availability of cadmium-free QD films has made it a viable option.

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