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Apple AirPods smash customer satisfaction records

ColorWare AirPods

AirPods have broken new ground when it comes to customer satisfaction. The wireless headphones, launched in late 2016 are still in their first year of release. Consumers have registered the highest satisfaction compared to any new product in Apple history. According to Creative Strategies and Experian, fully 98 percent of AirPod owners are satisfied with their purchase.

Apple may reveal smart home speaker at WWDC

Mac Pro

Apple is poised to launch its own Siri-based personal assistant accessory, which would compete with the Amazon Echo and Google Home. In fact, according to Ming-Chi Kuo at KGI Securities the chances of Apple revealing the new device at WWDC are over 50 percent. This year's developer conference is scheduled for June 5-9 in San Jose.

iOS App of the Week: Robot Unicorn Attack 3

Robot Unicorn Attack 3

Adult Swim has officially redeemed unicorns by releasing the long awaited Robot Unicorn Attack 3 after Starbucks unsuccessfully tried to end all unicorn careers with its Unicorn Frappuccino. Actually the Unicorn Frappuccino was a huge success bumping Starbucks' sales and inspiring more "Instagramable" drinks, but that's another story. The third game in the Robot Unicorn Attack is here and that's all that really matters.

Google Photos adds AirPlay support

Google Photos iOS

The latest version of Google Photos brings Apple fans an incredibly useful new feature. Version 2.14 adds AirPlay compatibility, making it possible to view photos and videos on Apple devices. This update means that Google Photos for iOS now supports the Apple TV in addition to casting directly to Chromecast devices.

iPhone 8 may face delays and shortages at launch

iPhone 8 Mock up by Benjamin Gasking

The last few years Apple has announced its new iPhone lineup in September, but this year consumers may have to wait a little longer to get their hands on the next-generation handset. According to a recent report from the Asian outlet Nikkei, Apple's "Tenth Anniversary iPhone" or iPhone 8 may be delayed until late October or November at the earliest.

An industry source said "the production of iPhone's 10th anniversary range has hit a snag as suppliers struggle to perfect key components including display, wireless charging and printed circuit boards."

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