Apple's latest crop doesn't quite hit the spot
Reviewers take issue with specific functional flaws, ranging from middling design to issues with wireless connectivity
San Francisco
DESPITE the strength of its brand, Apple Inc occasionally releases a product to mediocre reviews - remember the original Apple TV or Apple Watch? But reviewers have rarely been as grumpy as this month, when Apple unveiled its collection of new gadgets for the holidays.
Each product was docked by reviewers for specific functional flaws, ranging from the iPhone 8's middling design to Apple Watch Series 3 issues with wireless connectivity, and quality problems with the Apple TV 4K's video output.
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