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Most people consider Apple one of the biggest success stories of this century.
The sales numbers speak for themselves.
Since 2007, Apple has sold a whopping 2 billion iPhones (and counting).
But, not all of Apple’s products have been successful.
For every hit, there are bound to be a few misses along the way.
Below, we’ll look at the six worst Apple products of the 21st century (so far).
You’ll be surprised.
And no iPod was weirder than the iPod Shuffle.
Priced at just $49, the iPod Shuffle was the most budget-friendly iPod you could buy.
And Apple got it to that low price by ditching the screen altogether.
The lack of a screen meant you couldn’t search for individual songs like on every other iPod.
Talk about taking a step backward.
And these budget MP3 players came with a screen.
With the Magic Mouse, Apple decided to find a middle ground between the two.
Sounds great, right?
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Well, the only problem is that the Magic Mouse is simply awful to hold.
That jot down of grip is not only uncomfortable but also can cause strain on your hand and wrist.
All of these flaws are just morereasons why the Magic Trackpad is better.
We’ll give Apple some credit here; the Magic Mouse looks cool.
But while the Magic Mouse might make a great conversation piece, that’s where its usefulness ends.
Your hands will thank you for choosing anything else.
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Making things worse, the Mac Pro was also prone to overheating and sluggish performance.
Not great for a machine that costs three grand.
The 2013 Mac Pro was Apple’s attempt to reinvent the wheel, and it didn’t pay off.
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The follow-up Mac Pro returned to a much more traditional full-tower design.
The MacBook made headlines as Apple’s first fanless computer.
The first Amazon Echo unit landed in 2014; since then, Alexa-powered devices have been leading the pack.
Apple was late to the game and was playing catch-up with the HomePod.
One of HomePod’s biggest downfalls is Siri.
Apple’s voice assistant just isn’t as smart as Alexa.
The fact that the HomePod retailed at a whopping $299 didn’t help either.
AirPods Max: Ready to Pay More for Less?
The AirPods Max seem like an interesting product on the surface, featuring respectable audio quality and high-quality noise-cancelation.
Instead, Apple’s flimsy “Smart Case” allows it to enter an ultra-low-power state.
The AirPods Max have a fashion-forward design that’ll help you stand out, but that’s about it.
Even Apple Can’t Win Every Time
People make mistakes, and so do companies.
Apple is no exception to that rule, despite being the biggest brand in the world.
For every iPod or iPhone, there’s a HomePod or iPod shuffle.
They say every failure brings you closer to success.
