{"id":72991,"date":"2021-04-02T15:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-02T20:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/?p=72991"},"modified":"2021-05-03T14:19:51","modified_gmt":"2021-05-03T19:19:51","slug":"apple-news-roundup-first-quarter-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/72991-apple-news-roundup-first-quarter-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple News Roundup: First Quarter 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome to the first edition of Rocket Yard\u2019s Apple News Roundup. This column provides a quick recap of some of the biggest Apple news announcements from each month. To kick us off, here are ten highlights from the first quarter of 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-airpods-pro-2-and-third-generation-iphone-se\">AirPods Pro 2 and third-generation iPhone SE&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AirPods-Pro-512.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"101\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AirPods-Pro-512-101x120.jpg\" alt=\"AirPods Pro\" class=\"wp-image-55292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AirPods-Pro-512-101x120.jpg 101w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AirPods-Pro-512-160x190.jpg 160w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AirPods-Pro-512-272x323.jpg 272w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AirPods-Pro-512.jpg 512w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AirPods-Pro-512-101x120@2x.jpg 202w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AirPods-Pro-512-160x190@2x.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 101px) 100vw, 101px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/9to5mac.com\/2021\/01\/09\/airpods-pro-2-iphone-se-april\/\">9to5Mac<\/a>, Apple is rumored to be releasing AirPods Pro 2 in April of 2021. Sources say that the new AirPods Pro will feature a \u201cnew design for the charging case,\u201d which would measure slightly smaller in width in comparison to the current model, for a more compact design. Rumors also suggest that Apple is working on a larger version of the iPhone SE with a 5.5-inch display and a similar design to the iPhone 8 Plus, also slated for an April release.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-time-to-walk-feature-for-apple-watch-and-fitness\">\u2018Time to Walk\u2019 feature for Apple Watch and Fitness+<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/apple-fitness-icon.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/apple-fitness-icon-120x120.png\" alt=\"Apple fitness+ icon\" class=\"wp-image-72996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/apple-fitness-icon-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/apple-fitness-icon-284x284.png 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/apple-fitness-icon-190x190.png 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/apple-fitness-icon-380x380.png 380w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/apple-fitness-icon.png 1024w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/apple-fitness-icon-120x120@2x.png 240w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/apple-fitness-icon-284x284@2x.png 568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple officially launched its new Time to Walk feature for Apple Watch and Apple Fitness+ subscribers in January. According to an Apple press release, this new feature offers<a href=\"https:\/\/9to5mac.com\/2021\/01\/25\/time-to-walk-apple-fitness-plus-apple-watch\/\"> \u201can inspiring new audio walking experience on Apple Watch for Fitness+ subscribers.\u201d<\/a> The feature encourages users to walk more often and Apple launched four episodes starring Dolly Parton, NBA player Draymond Green, Musician Shawn Mendez, and Emmy Award winner Uzo Aduba.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-data-privacy-day\">Data Privacy Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/apple_privacy-lock-logo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/apple_privacy-lock-logo-120x120.jpg\" alt=\"Apple privacy lock logo\" class=\"wp-image-72999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/apple_privacy-lock-logo-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/apple_privacy-lock-logo-284x284.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/apple_privacy-lock-logo-190x190.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/apple_privacy-lock-logo-380x380.jpg 380w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/apple_privacy-lock-logo.jpg 500w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/apple_privacy-lock-logo-120x120@2x.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>On January 28th, Apple hosted a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/newsroom\/2021\/01\/data-privacy-day-at-apple-improving-transparency-and-empowering-users\/\">\u201cData Privacy Day\u201d<\/a> in an effort to raise awareness about the importance of protecting personal information online. They commemorated the event by sharing<a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/privacy\/docs\/A_Day_in_the_Life_of_Your_Data.pdf\"> \u201cA Day in the Life of Your Data,&#8221;<\/a> a report that illustrates how companies track user data across websites and apps. Apple also shared how privacy features across their product line will provide more transparency and empower people with the tools they need to protect their personal information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-racial-equality-and-justice-initiative-projects\">Racial equality and justice initiative projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/propel-center.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/propel-center-120x120.jpg\" alt=\"Propel Center rendering\" class=\"wp-image-73001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/propel-center-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/propel-center-284x284.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/propel-center-190x190.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/propel-center-380x380.jpg 380w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/propel-center.jpg 600w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/propel-center-120x120@2x.jpg 240w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/propel-center-284x284@2x.jpg 568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>On January 13th, Apple announced a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/newsroom\/2021\/01\/apple-launches-major-new-racial-equity-and-justice-initiative-projects-to-challenge-systemic-racism-advance-racial-equity-nationwide\/\">$100 million pledge to include a first-of-its-kind education hub for HBCUs and an Apple Developer Academy in Detroit.<\/a> Tim Cook, Apple\u2019s CEO, said that they were committed to empowering communities that have been facing discrimination for too long. Apple is also working with Southern Company and other stakeholders to support the launch of the <a href=\"http:\/\/propelcenter.org\/\">Propel Center<\/a>, which will be the first-of-its-kind learning hub for the HBCU community, located in the Atlanta University Center.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-apple-reports-a-blowout-quarter\">Apple reports a blowout quarter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/stocks-icon.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/stocks-icon-120x120.png\" alt=\"Apple iOS iPadOS Stocks App icon\" class=\"wp-image-73003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/stocks-icon-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/stocks-icon-284x284.png 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/stocks-icon-190x190.png 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/stocks-icon-380x380.png 380w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/stocks-icon.png 400w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/stocks-icon-120x120@2x.png 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2021\/01\/27\/apple-aapl-earnings-q1-2021.html\">CNBC<\/a>: \u201cApple delivered its largest quarter by revenue of all time on Wednesday at $111.4 billion in its first-quarter earnings report for fiscal 2021.\u201d It was the first time that Apple crossed the $100 billion mark in a single quarter. Sales were up 21% year over year and every product category rose by double-digit percentage points.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-new-ipad-mini-to-feature-8-4-inch-display\">New iPad mini to feature 8.4-inch display&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ipad-mini-spacegray.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ipad-mini-spacegray-120x120.png\" alt=\"iPad mini 5th generation\" class=\"wp-image-73005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ipad-mini-spacegray-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ipad-mini-spacegray-284x284.png 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ipad-mini-spacegray-190x190.png 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ipad-mini-spacegray-380x380.png 380w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ipad-mini-spacegray.png 600w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ipad-mini-spacegray-120x120@2x.png 240w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ipad-mini-spacegray-284x284@2x.png 568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/9to5mac.com\/2021\/01\/08\/ipad-mini-update-display-design\/\">9to5Mac<\/a>, Apple is rumored to be releasing a new 6th generation iPad mini with a larger display and smaller <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/bezel-4155199\">bezels<\/a> in March. It is slated to feature a narrower frame similar to the iPad Air (3rd generation). In comparison, the current iPad mini has a 7.9-inch display. The bezels will be located on the top and bottom with a home button and Touch ID, along with Lightening connectivity on the bottom.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iphone-camera-lens-updates\">iPhone camera lens updates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/3Lens.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/3Lens-120x120.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 3 Lenses\" class=\"wp-image-54574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/3Lens-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/3Lens-190x190.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/3Lens-284x284.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/3Lens.jpg 640w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/3Lens-120x120@2x.jpg 240w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/3Lens-190x190@2x.jpg 380w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/3Lens-284x284@2x.jpg 568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201ciPhone camera lenses may not see significant hardware updates through at least 2022,\u201d according to a new research note and predictions from analyst <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/guide\/ming-chi-kuo\/\">Ming-Chi Kuo<\/a> seen by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/2021\/01\/08\/kuo-no-iphone-camera-lens-upgrades-through-2022\/\">MacRumors<\/a>. Kuo indicated that the structural challenges of the lens industry would need to first improve; however, Apple may still work on improvements to the overall camera performance, as well as release new features and improvements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dan-riccio-transitions-to-a-new-role-at-apple\">Dan Riccio transitions to a new role at Apple<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dan-riccio-apple.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dan-riccio-apple-120x120.jpg\" alt=\"Apple's Dan Riccio\" class=\"wp-image-73008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dan-riccio-apple-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dan-riccio-apple-284x284.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dan-riccio-apple-190x190.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dan-riccio-apple-380x380.jpg 380w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dan-riccio-apple.jpg 600w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dan-riccio-apple-120x120@2x.jpg 240w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dan-riccio-apple-284x284@2x.jpg 568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple announced on January 25th that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/newsroom\/2021\/01\/dan-riccio-begins-a-new-chapter-at-apple\/\">Dan Riccio will transition to a new role focusing on a new project and reporting to CEO Tim Cook.<\/a> Riccio has been working with Apple for more than two decades and has been a leader in designing, developing, and engineering many of Apple\u2019s products. Following in his footsteps is John Ternus, who has been the vice president of hardware engineering since 2013.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-apple-and-hyundai-discuss-apple-car-partnership\">Apple and Hyundai discuss Apple Car partnership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/apple-car.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/apple-car-120x120.jpg\" alt=\"Apple Hyundai concept electric autonomous car\" class=\"wp-image-73010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/apple-car-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/apple-car-284x284.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/apple-car-190x190.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/apple-car-380x380.jpg 380w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/apple-car.jpg 510w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/apple-car-120x120@2x.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple is allegedly interested in working on a self-driving electric car in partnership with Hyundai Motor and hopes to reach a deal by March according to <a href=\"https:\/\/9to5mac.com\/2021\/01\/10\/apple-car-hyundai-production-deal\/\">9to5Mac.<\/a> If the deal is met in March then production could begin on the cars as early as 2024, and their hope is to produce 100,000 vehicles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-apple-urges-security-upgrade-to-iphones-and-ipads\">Apple urges security upgrade to iPhones and iPads<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SecurityShield.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"118\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SecurityShield-118x120.png\" alt=\"Security Shield\" class=\"wp-image-62537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SecurityShield-118x120.png 118w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SecurityShield-284x289.png 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SecurityShield-187x190.png 187w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SecurityShield.png 1024w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SecurityShield-118x120@2x.png 236w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SecurityShield-284x289@2x.png 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SecurityShield-187x190@2x.png 374w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 118px) 100vw, 118px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In a January 27th article, the <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/apple-security-upgrade-iphones-ipads-93ab77127541446a53748559f735de18\">Associated Press<\/a> reported that Apple was urging iPhone and iPad users to update their devices to fix security flaws that may have been \u201cexploited\u201d by hackers. Apple quickly made the software upgrades available and said that the \u201cvulnerabilities affected the kernel, which is the nerve system of Apple\u2019s operating system, iOS.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the first edition of Rocket Yard\u2019s Apple News Roundup. This column provides a quick recap of some of the biggest Apple news announcements from each month. To kick us off, here are ten highlights from the first quarter of 2021. 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