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Apple TV losing market share to streaming set-top box rivals Roku, Amazon
AppleTV, as opposed to all other Apple devices, is not so much about design. It's about content, and of course ease of use. AppleTV remote is not clever. I often accidentally startup AppleTV by moving the remote around. Finding something is not very good, Siri doesn't work impressively. Also, sometimes a movie is said to be only available for purchase, although it is also available on my Netflix subscription. So, also universal search is not yet convincing. Content wise – nothing that others offer as well. Apple does not offer something unique with AppleTV. AirPlay, maybe. But this lack of uniqueness, while AppleTV also cannot even serve as fashion statement makes it a regular player in the market. Nothing extraordinary as is usually Apple's DNA. And that's why I think they called it a Hobby before: they knew they could do something like that, but nothing special about it. -
How HomePod leverages Apple's silicon expertise to deliver advanced audio performance
I really like the HomePod. What I don't understand is that it 1. does not understand non-english song titles or interprets and 2. that when asking what song is playing and it is not english, Siri just produces gibberish. It shouldn't be too difficult to tag songs with what language the title/interpret is so Siri 1. understands what one is asking for and 2. Siri can correctly tell what song/interpret HomePod is playing. I am a bit surprised by this not very good implementation. -
Apple's HomePod, HomePod mini 'largely absent' in smart speaker market
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Rumor: 'Apple Watch Series 7' bands incompatible with current Apple Watches
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20-inch foldable MacBook rumored to launch as soon as 2026
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MacBook Pro & AirPods 3 still expected in 2021, new AirPods Pro in 2022
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AirPods swallowed by UK TV presenter in vitamin mixup
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Apple Watch Series 7 uses same processor as predecessor
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Apple Silicon MacBook Pro and AirPods event is on October 18
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Tim Cook casts doubt on new M2 MacBook Pros in 2022