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Walmart Adds Siri Shortcut To Online Grocery Shopping App
Now, shoppers can create a voice order to add items to their cart through Siri. The Siri Shortcut for Online Grocery allows customers with iOS devices to ask digital voice assistant Siri to add items to their cart by saying “Add to Walmart.” The new feature works for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, HomePod or CarPlay.
New Tools with iOS 13
Apple’s latest release of iOS 13 as seen mixed reviews, but there’s plenty of useful, new features users can implement in their daily lives. Here’s a list of some of the best features that come with iOS 13.
Apple Launches Gaming Subscription
Users can get unlimited access to hundreds of games that are playable across multiple Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac and Apple TV. Additionally, Apple users can get a one-month free trial to try out the subscription service. The Arcade games can be played offline and six family members can use one subscription. Apple states that more than 100 games will fill the catalog in the next few weeks and will be available Sept. 30 for iPadOS 13 and tvOS 13 and in October on macOS Catalina.
Apple Arcade Release Date and Prices Revealed
Even though Apple Arcade was confirmed some time ago, there were many questions that still needed answering. Thankfully, the recent September event has cleared up some of those important questions. Prior to now we didn’t know when Apple Arcade would be released, or how much it would cost, which is pretty important when it comes to subscription services. Thankfully, those questions have now been answered, courtesy of Apple itself.
Massive Sales on the Apple Watch 3 are Available at Best Buy
Everyone likes saving money, and the more you save the better. Best Buy currently is offering tons of discounts on Apple Watches, but there is one sale that better to take advantage of than any of the others. Sure, there may be many Apple Watch 3 series deals, but the discount on the Apple Watch Series 3 42mm GPS+ Cellular model is a whopping $175 off its usual price, so it is available at the great price of $234.
Apple’s third quarter earnings show third-consecutive slump in iPhone sales
Apple’s third quarter results suggest the company saw revenue of $53.8 billion — about a 1 percent increase over last year’s third quarter results. Apple’s move into the fourth quarter shows goals of revenue increase from $61-$64 billion in revenue and a gross margin of 37.5-38.5 percent. According to the New York Times, Apple posted a 13 percent net-income earnings decrease from last year, suggesting iPhone sales the culprit behind the techno gadget company’s slide.
After 30 Years, Jony Ive Plans to Depart Apple
Sir Jony Ive, Apple’s chief design officer, announced June 27 he is leaving Apple to form an independent design company. Apple said it would remain a client of Ive’s, being one of his primary clients. Apple stated that Ive would “work closely and on a range of products with Apple.”
Best Buy Stores Nationwide Now Able To Repair Apple Devices
Apple announced June 19 that it would expand some repair services by partnering with Best Buy for its authorized retail service network. Best Buy’s more than 1,000 stores will add a considerable reach to Apple’s customer base, allowing for easier and more convenient repair times.
Certain MacBook Pro Models Issued For Recall Due To Battery “Fire Safety Issue”
A recall statement from Apple suggests that MacBook Pros developed between September 2015 and February 2017 pose a fire safety risk due to the battery.
On June 20, Apple issued the recall to ensure customer...