Today, Consumer Reports has showcased the "best smartphones of 2021", with several different models making the list this year.
iPhone 12 Pro Max is one of the ‘best smartphones of 2021’ according to Consumer Reports
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Apple Fitness+ ‘potential issue’ is making some workouts unavailable
Apple just patched an issue with older links meant to share Shortcuts, but another issue has cropped up. This time it's for Apple's newest service, Fitness+.
Apple has fixed the Shortcuts link sharing issue
That was a quick turnaround. Which is a good thing, as Apple was able to fix an apparent issue causing problems with sharing older Shortcuts links.
Apple acquired more AI companies than Google and Amazon dating back to 2016
Artificial intelligence is a major focal point for a variety of companies out there. Especially the ones launching "smart" products like smart speakers, and of course services like Siri, Google Assistant, and Alexa. So perhaps it's not too surprising to hear that Apple gobbled up the most companies in an effort to build up its own efforts.
Apple features innovation and creativity with iPad at an Australian primary school
Apple has its products available for students and educators all over the world. Today, the company is promoting that effort with a new feature highlighting a primary school in Australia.
AirPods 3 may launch in the third quarter as production fires up
AirPods 3 are (probably) coming, as Apple works out any final details ahead of the truly wireless headphones launch. The big question at this point is still when that will happen.
Apple Music now offers a playlist for people with a speech-sound disorder
Therapeutic Apple Music playlists are now available to those with a speech-sound disorder.
Apple will restore expired Shortcuts links “as soon as possible” [Updated: Fixed!]
Following recent news that older iCloud links used by iOS automation fans to share their Shortcuts workflows with others have stopped working, Apple has now promised a fix.
Apple shares another iPhone 12 ad centered on the Ceramic Shield protective glass coating
Apple has shared a new iPhone 12 commercial on its official channel on YouTube, aptly titled “Fumble,” which promotes the company's new custom Ceramic Shield protective glass coating that it claims brings four times drop protection compared to previous iPhone models.
Intel’s CEO leans into ‘competitive fun’ with Apple as the company balances marketing and future prospects
Last year, Apple began its transition away from Intel chips in its computers, opting to go with its own Apple silicon instead. Earlier this month, Intel launched a new ad campaign against Apple, trying to get people to stop paying attention to the successful M1 processor in its newest MacBook models, and instead keep folks interested in Intel chips.
Rocket League Sideswipe is bringing car soccer to iPhone and iPad
Rocket League is one of the most popular games on PC and consoles, blending automobiles and soccer (football!) in an innovative way. The title is exciting and lends itself to a lot of fun experiences, while offering plenty of competitive play, too. And now it's finally coming to phones and tablets.
Alexander Siddig joins the cast of Apple TV+ series ‘Shantaram’
Things tend to go dark on the upcoming series Shantaram for long stretches of time. However, today's one of the bright spots on the show's casting front.