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AirPods Max get a rare 👎
This won't be music to Apple's ears: AirPods Max owners aren't totally thrilled with their purchases.
An analysis of user reviews identified two main problems with the high-end headphones -- price and comfort. It's a rare black eye for Apple, whose products typically rate incredibly highly in these types of surveys.
You can rest assured Tim Cook won't tout these user-satisfaction stats during the next big Apple event!
– Lewis Wallace, managing editor
P.S. If you own AirPods Max, how are you liking them one year on?
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A year after the debut of AirPods Max, an analysis of user reviews found that buyers like the over-the-ear headphones less than rival products. The main problem: price.
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Apple could take the iMac to the next level next year. Various leaks point to an iMac Pro with a blazing-fast processor and a beautiful screen.
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With 2022 approaching, it's time to say goodbye to flat batteries and stay fully powered with a new charger you can rely on. From charging in your car to optimizing your desk space, the chargers in this roundup deliver everything you need to never be left with a dead battery again.
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Apple Watch’s Digital Crown helps users take full advantage of the watchOS interface, beyond using the wearable’s touchscreen. But it looks like future Apple Watches might ditch the crown in favor of optical sensors.
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One more thing ...
"I'm the only person I know that's lost a quarter of a billion dollars in one year.... It's very character-building." — Steve Jobs
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