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Apple released watchOS 7.3.1 to the general public today. The update fixes the power reserve bug on Apple Watch Series 5 and SE that prevented the Watch from charging if it entered Power Reserve mode. 
Doing camera phone shootouts is getting trickier and trickier as imaging systems get more complicated… under the hood. Hopefully, for the general user, the camera experience in their phone is as simple as framing, zooming as needed, and tapping the shutter control. This is almost true… In this case, I’m pitching the two imaging giants of the 2021 phone world against each other. iPhone 12 Pro Max (here with ProRAW, see below) and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, with its zoom extending to a 10x folded lens telephoto. 
Apple, today, released a minor software update for its Apple Watch devices. Dubbed watchOS 7.3.1, the update brings an important bug fix to the watchOS 7 operation system that prevented Apple Watch Series 5 and SE from charging. 
Apple is reportedly working on a new battery coatings alongside US Government. A new patent from Apple explains how cathode active materials can be used for lithium-ion batteries. 
At the beginning of this year, rumors started swirling around that Apple was in talks with several carmakers for manufacturing the Apple Car, with Hyundai-Kia in the lead. That partnership talks fell through as confirmed by Hyundai with Apple now looking at all available options. 
