Few companies have managed to match Apple’s success level. Who could have guessed that Apple, which came from such humble beginnings, would enjoy the market dominance that it does today? But that’s what happens sometimes: small companies that start in garages go on to change the world in ways that even their founders could never predict.
Apple has come out with hundreds of products over the years. Let’s look at some of the best Apple products that you can buy and enjoy in 2021.
The MacBook Air
When you’re perusing companies and trying to judge their success, product recalls are one area at which you should look. While the average company’s R and D department does everything it can to make sure a product is safe before it ever hits the market, that doesn’t mean that something dangerous doesn’t make it onto store shelves or Amazon sometimes.
For example, the Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that nursery products can produce real injuries, and you always need to watch out for product recalls.
You rarely hear about an Apple recall, though, and you seldom hear about many dissatisfied customers either. The MacBook Air is one of the products that gets rave reviews with each edition that hits the market.
This thin-but-powerful laptop features a 13.3 inch, high-resolution “retina” display. It also has a powerful Silicon M1 processor. It has a fingerprint reader built-in, so you can be sure that no one but you can see your files, emails, etc.
It weighs only 2.8 pounds, so you should have no issues stowing it away and carrying it in a computer bag or backpack. You can get up to 18 hours of battery life off of a single charge, and best of all, it can be yours now for the price of only $999. However, if you want to snag one even cheaper than that, you can look for it during Black Friday or the typical July 4th sales.
If you work from home or have a work-related reason to buy it, you can also apply the price as a tax deduction. That can certainly help you when April 15th rolls around.
The Apple TV 4K
Maybe you’re looking for a new media streamer in 2021. If so, the Apple TV 4K should undoubtedly be front and center on your list.
This is the most advanced streaming box that Apple makes, at least up to this point. It can output video resolution at a maximum of 4K, which gives you unprecedented clarity and eye-popping color.
It delivers in the sound department too. You can watch your favorite action, fantasy, or sci-fi movie and rattle your apartment walls with it.
You will need a TV, sound system, and also video content that supports the Apple TV 4K system’s features. You should know, though, that companies are coming out with more AV hardware than ever with these particular features in mind.
This device is App Store-compatible, and you can access new streaming services as various companies make them available. You can utilize Disney+ to watch new Marvel content like “Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” or if you need your old-school fix, you might go for something like “Darkwing Duck” or “Aladdin.” You can grab it at Walmart for $169 right now.
Apple Watch Series 6
You might have heard about the wonderous Apple Watch for several years now, but if you don’t have one yet, now would be the time to make the leap. The Series 6 is currently available, so if you don’t feel like buying one for yourself, perhaps you can put it on your Amazon wish list if you have a birthday soon.
You can get the Series 6 in either 40MM or 44MM. You can also get it either with LTE networking or without it.
The real change with the Series 6 is the “always-on” display, and blood oxygen level. In the past, you’d need to flick your wrist up to activate the display, which some users didn’t like. You no longer have to do it since now you can view the screen from any angle.
The watch will tell you if someone texts you. You can take a phone call on it, or you can receive an email.
You can track your steps with it. It can monitor your blood pressure, ECG, and let you know if you’re about to have a cardiac event. If you have a heart attack history, this device can save your life. You can pick one up now for just $399.
Honorable Mention
Since Apple makes so many great products, it’s hard to pick just three. There are several honorable mention candidates, such as the AirPods Pro, if you want a fantastic accessory.
If you’re eager to make the jump to wireless earbuds, these have Active Noise Cancellation. It blocks out sustained noise, such as cars going past, sirens, people talking around you, and so forth. They cost $249 online or in stores.
The iPhone 12 is another top pick. It has a crystal-clear, 6.1-inch “retina” display. It has a full 4GB of memory and 64 storage gigabytes as well.
There are lots of fun camera features to play with, and you can get about 17 hours out of it before it needs another charge, unless you’re using it to watch movies or shows. The security features are what’s so nice about the iPhone.
Hackers will have a tough time accessing yours, and you can also track it with the “Find My iPhone” app if you ever lose it while traveling or during your daily routine. It costs $699, but you can find cheaper used ones.
