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Strategy Analytics: Another Record Quarter for Smart Speakers in 3Q21, Though Supply Chain Woes are on the Horizon

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Monday, December 20, 2021

The effects of the global component shortage have worked their way into the smart speaker supply chain, impacting Chinese vendors more acutely than others, according to the latest research from Strategy Analytics Smart Speakers and Screens service.

Key Points: 
  • The effects of the global component shortage have worked their way into the smart speaker supply chain, impacting Chinese vendors more acutely than others, according to the latest research from Strategy Analytics Smart Speakers and Screens service.
  • Sales of Smart Displays in Q3 surged year-on-year by almost 19% to 11.2 million units, while sales of basic smart speakers (without a display) increased about 7% over the same period.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211220005569/en/
    In the overall smart speaker and smart display market in Q2 2021, the leaderboard remained unchanged, with Amazon at No.
  • The contract manufacturers partnered with these three, and dozens of other smart speaker and smart display brands, are settling in for a prolonged period of supply chain issues.

Apple introduces the Apple Music Voice Plan

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Monday, October 18, 2021

Apple today announced the Apple Music Voice Plan, a new subscription tier for Apple Music designed around the power of Siri.

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  • Apple today announced the Apple Music Voice Plan, a new subscription tier for Apple Music designed around the power of Siri.
  • Users can subscribe to the Apple Music Voice Plan through Siri by saying Hey Siri, start my Apple Music Voice trial, or by signing up through the Apple Music app.
  • These new playlists are available to every subscriber of any Apple Music plan and make using Apple Music, together with Siri, even better.
  • Apple, the Apple logo, Apple Music, Siri, HomePod mini, AirPods, iPhone, CarPlay, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Mac are trademarks of Apple.

Best Prime Day iPad Deals 2021: Apple iPad Air, Pro & mini Deals Published by Consumer Walk

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Monday, June 21, 2021

Review the best discounts on 12.9 & 11-inch iPad Pro, 4th Gen iPad Air & 5th Gen iPad mini.

Key Points: 
  • Review the best discounts on 12.9 & 11-inch iPad Pro, 4th Gen iPad Air & 5th Gen iPad mini.
  • Save up to $140 on iPads at Amazon - click the link for the latest prices on the iPad Pro, iPad mini and iPad Air
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  • Click here to enjoy the full range of deals at Walmarts Deals for Days sale and click here to browse all of Amazons deals.
  • For those who want a smaller and more affordable alternative to the iPad Pro and the iPad Air, you can consider the iPad Mini.

watchOS 8 Brings New Access, Connectivity, and Mindfulness Features to Apple Watch

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Monday, June 7, 2021
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210607005659/en/
    watchOS 8 brings new access, connectivity, and mindfulness features to Apple Watch this fall.
  • With Apple Watch, it is incredibly convenient to use Apple Pay and Wallet to make secure, contactless payments in stores or ride transit.
  • First announced at WWDC in 2020, Ultra Wideband support now arrives for digital car keys on Apple Watch Series 6.
  • Apple, the Apple logo, watchOS, Apple Watch, Apple Pay, HomeKit, HomePod, HomePod mini, iPhone, HealthKit, Siri, AssistiveTouch, Find My, Apple Fitness+, iCloud, and Apple Wallet are trademarks of Apple.

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 mini, and HomePod mini available to order Friday

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Thursday, November 5, 2020
Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201105005660/en/
    Customers can order the all-new iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro Max, and HomePod mini beginning tomorrow, Friday, November 6.
  • Customers in Colombia and Malaysia will be able to purchase the full iPhone 12 lineup, including iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max, beginning Friday, November 13.
    iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max will also be available to customers in Brazil, South Korea, and more than 25 other countries and regions beginning Friday, November 20.
  • Customers in Thailand will be able to purchase iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max beginning Friday, November 27.
  • Requires purchase and activation of a new iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, or iPhone 12 Pro Max with the Verizon Device Payment Program at 0% APR for 24 months, subject to carrier credit qualification, and iPhone availability and limits.