"Hey Siri, Is the New iPhone Out Yet?"

Apple is introducing new ways to buy their products, which includes Siri reminders and talking with Apple specialists.

September 20, 2021 It's September 20, 2021. It's Pepperoni Pizza Day! Most of us probably didn't need an excuse to eat more pizza, but hey, we appreciate the occasion all the same.     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 259 articles, 9 podcasts, 11 press releases, 341 tweets, and 10 YouTube videos 1. Apple Details New Ways to Shop for Upcoming Devices Last week, Apple detailed new ways to shop for their products. These methods include Siri reminders for when the new iPhone is available to pre-order, shopping one-on-one with an Apple specialist, and more. And here we were just wondering how to get the new iPad mini sooner. Thanks, Apple! 2. Microsoft Office 2021 Launches on October 5 The new Microsoft Office 2021 will be available on October 5, the same day as the official launch of Windows 11. You'll have to buy Office 2021 as a one-time purchase if you plan to use it in Windows 11, but once you have it, expect Microsoft to support it until at least 2026. Plenty of time to break it in. 3. Google Will Address the 'Ghost' in Google Maps Google is "working on a fix" for a mysterious voice users are hearing in Google Maps. What voice is that? Well, Android and iOS users say the app's voice will change on its own, to that of a deep-voiced man with a slight accent. We don't believe in ghosts, but this exorcism patch can't come soon enough. 🦑 Go Deeper Sascha Brodsky wasn't too impressed by Apple's iPhone 13, new iPad mini, and new iPad. In fact, he argues many of us don't need to upgrade to these slightly better devices. Do you agree? Or have you already pre-ordered?     🎱 By the Numbers Personalization is a category? Data: Business of Apps There are a lot of Google Maps users on Android, but travel apps aren't nearly as popular as everything else on the Google Play Store. Unsurprisingly, Gaming is at the top of the list, followed by Education and Business. After that, all the other categories are kinda fighting for 4th-7th place. 🔥 Today's Hot Deal Sony's 85-inch Class X85J Series 4K UHD Smart TV is $700 off at Best Buy right now, bringing it down to $2,499. If your wall has been asking for a new display, go spice it up with this one. Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "Finally, science I can get behind." —Kyree Leary, Associate News Editor Is too much free time bad for us? According to new research, the answer is no, but it really depends on how you approach it, rather than how much of it you have. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Rhythmic relaxation Image: OPUS The OPUS SoundBed is what you get when you combine a bed with a massage chair. Its ultimate goal is to help you relax and wind down, but it uses a combination of spatial audio and vibrations to do it. Into the idea and have $1500? (only $200 up front), then why not check it out and relieve that stress. 🎧 Listen Up Time loops and soccer are the perfect pairing. On the 426th episode of Waypoint Radio, the crew discuss the new Bethesda/Arkane Studios game, Deathloop and how it plays with time. They then pivot to talking about Ted Lasso to share their concerns with the ongoing second season. It's a good listen, so check it out.      🗞 Extra! Extra! We've got you covered with the best in daily tech news! See the latest on our site or follow us on Google News. Did someone forward this to you? Sign up here. Have something you'd like us to write about? We're always open for suggestions, too. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Tech Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here .   Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products; you can learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. A Dotdash Brand 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005 2020 Dotdash • All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.   [View in Browser]