The Mac Observer's Daily Observations: Recent Episodes
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The current incarnation of The Daily Observations Podcast is coming to an end. But there is still a show to do! TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk about rumors that Apple’s mixed reality headset is being delayed. Plus – Needham analyst Laura Martin thinks Apple and Disney should merge. It’s been fun.
- Ming-Chi Kuo Casts Doubt on Near Future of MR Headset from Apple
- Needham Analyst Wants Apple and Disney to Get a Room Already
Apple has announced dates and details for WWDC 2023. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk over the remoteness of the conference and what the world can expect. Plus – Glitches with Apple Pay and (maybe) Apple Podcasts. AND – Ken and Jeff give first impressions of Apple Music Classical.
- Apple Announces Remote WWDC 2023
- TMO Looks at WWDC23 Expectations
- Apple Pay Takes a Midday Nap
- Apple Music Classical Is (Finally) Released
Apple’s making it harder for non-developers to get developer betas of its latest software. TMO writer Nick deCourville joins Ken with the story. Plus – Ken is worried that changes in Apple Podcasts are reducing independent podcast discoverability. He mixes up the terms “network” and “channels,” though the questions are still sound.
- Apple Cracks Down on iPhone Users Getting iOS 17 Developer Beta for Free
- Changes to Podcasts in iOS 16.4
Travelin’ Tim’s taking his time in China. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk over a meeting between China’s commerce minister and Apple’s CEO. Also, Jeff has a look at the lates OS updates from Apple.
- Apple CEO Meets with China’s Commerce Minister
- iPhone 13s Top-Three Sellers in China in 2022
- Apple Rolls Out iOS, iPadOS 16.4, macOS Ventura 13.3, More
Both the New York Times and Bloomberg say there are certain misgivings around Apple’s mixed reality headset inside Apple. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk over the latest chatter. Plus China, the Steve Jobs audio chatbot, and soccer pour out of the mailbag.
- NYT: Dissent Inside Apple on the Way to Mixed-Reality
- Bloomberg: Apple's Top 100 Execs Take In MR Headset Demo
- Wesley Hilliard’s tweet
- Tim Cook Speaks at China Development Forum
Word is Apple is getting serious about having people back in the office three days a week. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken puzzle over the report. Plus – Jeff thinks Apple will release its next OS updates next week. So, no spring product thing then?
- Apple Reportedly Leaning on Employees to… Show Up for Work
- Apple Delays Bonuses for Some and Limits Hiring in Latest Cost-Cutting Effort
- Apple Seeds Release Candidate Versions of iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 to Developers [Update: Public RC Available]
- References to New AirPods and AirPods Case Spotted in iOS 16.4 RC
- References to Beats Studio Buds+ Spotted in iOS 16.4 RC
Changes to “Friday Night Baseball” on Apple TV make Ken wonder whether Apple is trying to turn Apple TV+ into a superstation. He and TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts bat the idea around. Plus – They talk over the random playlists that are turning up for some Apple Music users.
- “Friday Night Baseball” Goes Behind Apple TV+ Paywall
- TechCrunch: Comparing “Friday Night Baseball” Year-to-Year
- Report: Unexpected Playlists Showing Up for Some Apple Music Users
Since its introduction, most in the tech press have deemed iPhone 14 Plus a failure. New numbers indicate otherwise, leaving most in the tech press to question how Apple got it so wrong? No. That doesn’t make sense. TMO writer Nick deCourville and Ken will discuss it. Plus – Google Bard goes bigger and a very convincing Steve Jobs chatbot.
- Report Suggests iPhone 14 Plus More Popular Than iPhone 13 Mini
- iPhone 14 Plus sales are too small for Apple, but it’s not an iPhone 13 mini-sized dud
- ChatGPT watch out: You can now chat to Google Bard
- Steve Jobs returns from grave as a chatty AI
- Hear the Jobs/ChatGPT Bot Talk on Twitter
Counterpoint Research has some staggering data on premium smartphones and iPhone. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken work those numbers. Plus – Is “iPhone” the generic name for “smartphone” in Russia?
- Counterpoint: Premium Smartphones Owned 2022 (and Apple Owned Premium Smartphones)
- Samsung Sold More Foldables Last Year Than Other Brands Combined
- Apple Statistics (2023) from the Site Business of Apps
- Kremlin tells officials to stop using iPhones - Kommersant newspaper
Most of the cast of “Ted Lasso” is headed to the White House to talk mental health. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk about some of the great stories on Apple TV+. Plus – the “Steve Jobs” auction revisited, and a quick dip into Mailbag Monday.
- “Ted Lasso” Cast Members Head to White House for Mental Health Awareness
- RR Auctions - Disclosed Prices for “Steve Jobs and the Apple Computer Revolution” Sales
- TSMC Founder: Globalization and Free-Trade Are Dead in the Chip Industry
The founder of Apple’s chipmaking partner TSMC struck a worrying note this week when assessing US/Taiwanese relations. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk about that. Plus – Adventures in Sleep in the Apple Health app.
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- TSMC Founder: Globalization and Free-Trade Are Dead in the Chip Industry
- Investopedia Explains Free Trade
- CNBC Explains "Friend-Shoring"
- Keep Better Track of Your Sleep With watchOS 9
If it’s Thursday, it must be realityOS. Signs of Apple’s mixed reality moves turn up on GitHub. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to kick that around. Then, Qualcomm seems to be setting the smart car bar pretty high. Jeff tells us what’s coming down the road.
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- Lates Apple Source Code on GitHub References realityOS
- Qualcomm Shares Sneak Peek of Its Snapdragon Digital Chassis Concept Car
In a familiar sounding story, Bloomberg says Apple has slowed hiring considerably and rescheduled bonuses in an attempt to control costs. TMO writer Nick deCourville joins Ken to discuss that. Plus – An email on Apple TV+ and the first installment of Nick’s Picks!
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- Bloomberg: Apple Delays Some Bonuses and Further Slows Hiring in Cost-Saving Efforts
- Apple Permanently Closes North Carolina Store After Multiple Shooting Incidents
- Apple Intros “Shop with a Specialist over Video” for iPhone
- The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse, and the Oscar
- Tetris Premiers on Apple TV+ on March 31, 2023
- "Monster Factory" Hits Apple TV+ on March 17, 2023
Apple and Foxconn are seeing better conditions for manufacturing in India. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk over the changes and consider worker issues. Plus – Our Apple Watches tell us we’re not getting enough sleep. We’ll look at how our Apple Watches can help.
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- New Laws Aim to Make India the “Next Big Manufacturing Hub”
- Apple Heart Study Says We’re Not Sleeping Enough
- Keep Better Track of Your Sleep With watchOS 9
The Financial Times says Apple’s mixed-reality headset will be Tim Cook’s legacy. But rumor says not everyone at Apple thinks it’s the best idea. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to address the headset. Plus – Apple Music Classical, MLS, and high-priced iPad Pros are in for Mailbag Monday.
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- FT: Tim Cook bets on Apple’s mixed-reality headset to secure his legacy
- Xiaomi shows off its new wireless AR glasses
- Display Analyst Ross Doesn't Think Apple Can Make a Million Headsets in Year One
- Apple Music Classical Placeholder Turns Up in App Store
- 2021: Apple Acquires ‘Primephonic’, a Classical Music Streaming Platform
- Apple Music Classical (Finally) Arrives for iPhone Users
- MacRumors: 15 Things You Need to Know About Apple Music Classical App
- Apple reportedly planning major price increase for OLED iPad Pro
Apple Music Classical finally has a release date. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to go over that announcement. Plus – A rumor has iPad Pro seeing a huge price jump in 2024.
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- Apple Music Classical Placeholder Turns Up in App Store
- 2021: Apple Acquires ‘Primephonic’, a Classical Music Streaming Platform
- Apple Music Classical (Finally) Arrives for iPhone Users
- MacRumors: 15 Things You Need to Know About Apple Music Classical App
- Apple reportedly planning major price increase for OLED iPad Pro
Secret so-and-sos say, internally, Apple is viewing India as its own sales region. TMO writer Nick deCourville joins Ken to talk that over. Plus – secret sources say Apple has an opt-out clause on its ten-year MLS contract. Ken talks about why he thinks Apple’s in for the long haul.
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- Report: Apple to Internally View India as Its Own Sales Region
- Apple’s deal with MLS includes an opt-out clause if enough people don’t subscribe
As had been rumored, Apple’s announced big yellow additions to the iPhone 14 line. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk over the Emergency SOS and Apple Pay announcements inside that announcement. Plus – Stay at the pub where Ted Lasso hangs out!
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- Apple Announces Yellow iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus
- Emergency SOS via Satellite Hitting Six New Countries This Month
- Apple “About to Launch Apple Pay in South Korea”
- Gen Z is more enthusiastic about iPhones than Android phones because of their cameras, screen layouts, and apps
- Counterpoint: Apple Made Eight of the World’s 10 Best Selling Smartphones in 2022
- Jump back to 2002 and join Matthew Lillard in Scooby Doo’s Mystery Machine
- The Crown & Anchor: AFC Richmond’s Favorite Pub
Goldman Sachs has traded an Apple bear for an Apple bull, and suddenly it’s a “Buy” with a $199 target. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk over tales told by financial analysts. Plus – “Ghosted” is ghosting the cineplex and there may be a new yellow iPhone peeking over the horizon.
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- Goldman Sachs Ups Apple Rating to “Buy,” Target to $199
- Rod Hall Retires from Goldman Sachs, Micael Ng Covers Apple for Goldman
- Michael Ng takes a deep (96-page) dive into Apple for Goldman Sachs
- iPhone 14 Line Could Turn Yellow Today
- Apple TV+ Releases Trailer for “Ghosted” Ahead of April Premier
Bloomberg and the Wall Street Journal have tales of more Apple manufacturing in India. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk those over. Plus a quick trip to the Apple Store and Apple’s soccer push continues.
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- Report: Foxconn Plans 300-Acre Bengaluru Factory for iPhone Parts
- Report: Foxconn Plans Tamil Nadu Factory Expansion for iPhone Production
- Report: Apple Responsible for 100,000 Indian Jobs Since August 2021
- Apple’s MLS Push Continues with Recap Show and Documentary Content
- MLS partnering with team behind F1 ‘Drive to Survive,’ documentary possible
- Kansas City boasts top US rating for USMNT-England soccer match
TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken bring Mailbag Monday back for a second round. Email on China, AirDrop, and Passcodes. First though, the EC wants every messaging app to interoperate with every other messaging app. The TDO duo has thoughts.
- Deal on Digital Markets Act: EU rules to ensure fair competition and more choice for users
Will there be an Apple Silicon Mac Pro? TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts wonders aloud about that. Plus – Ken wonders whether Apple actually wants a China exit, or just wants to know where the exit is.
- Apple VP Bob Borchers says Apple Silicon changed tech industry by pushing for energy efficiency
- GoerTek Exec Talks Urgency of Expansion Out of China
- Foxconn Expands Support Operations for China’s “iPhone City”
Facebook has a plan to help fight CSAM and revenge porn. TMO writer Nick deCourville joins Ken with more info. Plus – The European Commission drops its objection to Apple’s In-App Purchase requirements, but has a message on messaging.
- European Commission Drops App Store IAP Objection, Still Objects to “Anti-Streeing” Provision
- Spotify Issues Victorious Statement on EC App Store Direction
- Apple Issues Victorious Statement on EC App Store Direction
- TIDAL will cut ‘direct artist payout’ program to invest more in emerging artists
- Revenge porn blocked in similar way to Apple’s abandoned CSAM scans
Having taken it off the table earlier this year, TF International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has put iPhone SE 4 back in play. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk about what Apple building its own 5G modem for the SE could mean for other Apple gear. Plus – Bad guys are stealing AirPods Max off of people’s heads in NYC. HOW COULD YOU NOT HEAR THEM CO… oh… yeah…
- Ming-Chi Kuo Then: Apple Has Killed Development on iPhone SE 4
- Ming-Chi Kuo Now: Apple Has Resurrected Development on iPhone SE 4
- Qualcomm CEO Expects Apple 5G Baseband Modem in 2024
- NYC Residents Hit with AirPods Max Attacks
Thieves are stealing iPhones, punching in passcodes, and ruining people’s lives. Is it an iPhone problem or a person problem? TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to sift through it. Plus, the first weekend of MLS on Apple TV and a kid AirDrops himself into jail.
- WSJ Looks at iPhones, Thieves, and Public Safety
- MLS Season Pass on Apple TV shows everyone else how to stream sports
- Bad Idea Theater: Kid Grounds Plane with AirDrop Prank
Morgan Stanley is out with a list of “idiosyncratic tailwinds” for Apple shares in 2023. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk them over. Plus – RR Auctions has a lot of really cool tech related stuff up for bids. Let’s go bidding!
- Morgan Stanley Makes AAPL “Top Pick” for 2023
- MIB Original iPhone and “Undiscovered” Apple-1 Up for Auction
- Meet the Atari 400
- Meet the Atari 800
Bloomberg has run a “secret sources” report saying Apple has hit a milestone on no-prick blood glucose monitoring. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts covers the tech in the story story, while Ken asks questions about the story itself.
- 2023: Apple Makes Major Progress on No-Prick Blood Glucose Tracking for Its Watch
- 2017: Apple has a Secret Team Designing Diabetes Monitoring Sensors
- A Day Made of Glass… Made Possible by Corning
The Financial Times seems torn between praise of Apple’s business acumen and disdain for some of its users. TMO writer Nick deCourville and Ken talk that over. Plus – Florida’s A.G. wants Apple to label apps with where they were developed… for safety?
- Gen Z Apple Users Are Insufferable ATMs or Something
- Florida A.G. Wants Country of Origin Labels on App Store Apps
Ken has a sudden obsession with whatever it is Apple is trying to turn Apple TV+ into. He drags TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts along for the ride. Plus – Mailbag Monday, the Tuesday Edition and taking up a collection for a second Apple headset.
- The Gulf Between iOS and iPadOS Updates Revisited
- Selling an iPhone for a Tattoo Studio
TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to discuss stories that may speak to sentiment around Apple, and social media’s plans to nickel and dime users for security. Plus – A vote of confidence for Mastodon from Apple.
- Counterpoint: iPhone Sales in China Grew 6% in January
- Analysts React to December iPhone Sales in China
- NY Post: Sources Say Apple Axing Contract Workers
- Facebook Parent Plans to Sell ‘Meta Verified’ Accounts
- Meta's Take: Testing Meta Verified to Help Creators Establish Their Presence
- Twitter to charge for SMS two-factor authentication
New iPadOS adoption numbers from Apple have piqued Ken’s interest. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to kicks those around. Plus – Jeff dives into AI and Apple’s Neural Engine.
- OS Numbers Show Sizable Gulf Between Recent iOS and iPadOS Installs
- What Is the Apple Neural Engine and What Does It Do?
- AI vs. machine learning vs. deep learning: Key differences
News we don’t want to talk about and not news that we do. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk about not talking about politics, and avoiding such news while also delivering it. The not news is a rumor – but it’s about Apple’s anticipated mixed-reality headset, so – Jeff and Ken were powerless against discussing it.
- WSJ: DoJ Stepping Up Pace on Possible Antitrust Action Against Apple
- House Judiciary Committee Subpoenas Big Tech CEOs Over Alleged Content Suppression
- Apple Mixed Reality Headset Now Expected WWDC 2023
- Apple Pushes Back Mixed-Reality Headset Debut Two Months to June
Apple used narration from human readers to train its A.I. voices. The real readers did not know that, and weren’t too happy when they found out. TMO writer Nick deCourville joins Ken to talk that over. Plus – an update on the Google Photos breakage, and some security advice for Apple Card holders.
- January: AI-Narrated Audiobooks Now Available in Apple Books
- Hear the Apple AI Audiobook Samples Here
- Real Readers Want Apple to Stop Using Their Voices to Train AI Narrators
- Google Photos Update Fixes iOS/iPadOS 16.3.1 Crashing Issue
- Apple Shares Five Security Steps for Apple Card
Apple hit with many mini updates on Monday. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk a few points raised by those. Plus – Why it is way too early to talk about Apple going for streaming rights to the NBA.
- Apple Releases iOS 16.3.1
- Apple Releases iPadOS 16.3.1
- Apple Releases macOS Ventura 13.2.1
- iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Updates Fix Actively Exploited Security Issue
- Reports: iOS and iPadOS Updates Crashing Google Photos Apps
- Apple Said to Be Interested in Streaming the NBA in a Few of Years
TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken reach into the Mailbag for thoughts on A.I. and Apple without a Chief Design Officer. Come for the talking, stay for the rest of the talking! And drop your thoughts in the mailbag: observations@macobserver.com
- Google and Microsoft Folding AI Chat into Search Engine Response
- Bloomberg: Apple to Do Without Industrial Design Chief
- Apple Designer: Entry-Level iPhone 14 is Better Than iPhone 13 Pro
- iFixit: 2nd-Gen HomePod is Surprisingly Repairable
Daily Tech News Show’s Tom Merritt named generative A.I. the most important story of 2022. It is not slowing down in 2023. He joins Ken to talk about this week’s announcements from Microsoft and Google. Plus – what’s going on with Apple and A.I.?
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- Google and Microsoft Folding A.I. Chat into Search Engine Response
- Apple Reportedly Holding A.I. Summit for Employees This Month
Apple has hired a new Chief of People. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts talk about who she is, and consider some of her roles. Plus – AirTag is not the best solution for keeping track of your dog. Jeff has a few fit-for-purpose suggestions.
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- Apple Names First Ever “Chief People Officer,” Moving O’Brien to Retail-Only
- Getting to Know Carol Surface - Apple's New Chief of People
- The Award Winning Carol Surface
- Much Better Dog Tracker Options Than Apple’s AirTag
Apple says the M-processors have set the company up for a place in the games space. TMO writer Nick deCourville joins Ken to discuss the road from here to Apple being a true player on the gaming landscape.
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- Apple Execs Talk Future of Gaming Thanks to M-Series
- Apple plans ‘regular cadence’ of Mac updates, thanks to Apple Silicon
Lots of Monday headlines said that Apple had cut the price of iPhone 14 Pro in China. But did it? And if not, who did and why’d they do it? TMO managing editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk that over. Plus a tale of lost luggage three-months in the making, undone by an AirTag.
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- iPhone 14 discounts suggest lower than expected demand in China
- Apple Cuts iPhone 14 Pro Prices in China by Up to $118 in Rare Sales Push
- Apple cuts iPhone 14 prices in China by up to US$125, making rare sales push following quarterly revenue drop
- Retailers offering discounts on high-end iPhones in China
- AirTag reveals airline donated couple’s lost luggage to charity without explanation
- Ontario couple told their luggage was lost and donated to charity, but they knew where it was the whole time
TMO managing editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk over reactions to Apple’s Q1FY23 earnings call. Plus would/will the general consumer miss an industrial design lead at Apple if Apple ends up without one?
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- Reactions to Apple’s Q1FY23 Earnings
- Bloomberg: Apple to Do Without Industrial Design Chief
TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to kick through Apple’s December-quarter earnings, plus questions and answers between Apple execs and analysts.
- Apple Reports First Quarter Results
- Six Colors Has a Transcript of the Call
- Apple Shares Down After the Bell, Before the Call
A federal agency is encouraging Congress to make Apple allow sideloading of apps and third-party app stores on the iPhone. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken for a conversation worthy of Groundhog Day. Plus – Samsung hints at an upcoming AR/VR/MR something.
- NTIA Calls for Sideloading and Third-Party App Stores for iPhone
- You Can Read the Full NTIA Report Here
- Samsung Exec Teases Move Into Mixed-Reality
Apple has a new augmented reality idea for counting calories. But is it for an iPhone or a headset? TMO writer Nick deCourville joins Ken to talk that over. Plus a public service announcement from The Wall Street Journal that has nothing to do with man’s money, and everything to do with man’s best friend.
- My Healthy Apple Says Apple's AR Calorie Counter is for the AR/VR Headset
- AppleInsider Says Apple's AR Calorie Counter is for iPhone
- The Wall Street Journal Says Don't Put an AirTag on Your Dog
- Make Use Of Says Apple Says AirTags Are for Things, Not People and Pets
TF International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says there will be a foldable iPad in 2024. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says there won’t. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk over the opposing sides. Plus a look at HomePod scarcity.
- Ming-Chi Kuo: Foldable iPads in 2024 with No New iPads This Year
- Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman: No Foldable iPads in 2024 and No New iPads This Year
- Apple Wait Times for 2nd-Gen HomePod Stretch 2-4 Weeks
T.D.O.O.G. Jeff Gamet has a bone to pick with the likes of Siri and Alexa. Basically, he thinks they should be better. He joins Ken to talk about how and why. Plus – Ken has questions about Mastodon. Jeff has answers.
- Any Apple AR headset user may be able to create and sell content
- Is Your Future Distributed? Welcome to the Fediverse!
- Mastodon: A New Hope for Social Networking
Friend of the show Charlotte Henry of The Addition (theaddition.substack.com) joins Ken to talk about streaming media. Is TV broken? Binge-TV or weekly viewing? Is Apple TV+ worth it? Hits, misses, and TV talk from both sides of the Atlantic.
- New Teaser Video for Apple TV+ Gives Audiences a Peek at 2023 Programming
- Flashback to October 2022: Apple Is Raising Apple Music, Apple TV+, and Apple One Subscription Costs
- Flashback 2019: Apple unveils Apple TV+, the new home for the world’s most creative storytellers
Secret sources tell the Financial Times that Apple is trying to lessen its ties with Google over feelings of betrayal tied to Android. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken discuss why it’s a good article anyway. Plus – Rumor has Apple loosening its COVID policies. Yay?
- FT: Apple beefs up smartphone services in ‘silent war’ against Google
- DoJ Sues Google Over Digital Ads Dominance
- Report: Apple Changing COVID Policies for Corporate Employees
It won’t be another CODA year at the Oscars, but Apple TV+ has been nominated for two Academy Awards. TMO writer Nick deCourville and Ken talk those over. Plus – the Mac was first shown off 39-years ago this week. Ken and Nick discuss their earliest Mac memories and want to hear yours, too! Email them in: observations@macobserver.com
- Apple TV+ Picks Up Two Academy Award Nominations
- Macintosh launched on Jan 24, 1984 and changed the world — eventually
One of the biggest changes introduced in this week’s OS updates from Apple is the across the board option to use physical security keys for iPhone, iPad, and the Mac. Info-sec guy Duane Waddle joins Ken to talk about what they are, their implementation, and possible futures for the tech.
- December: Apple advances user security with powerful new data protections
- Tuesday: Apple's iPadOS 16.3 is out with support for security keys
Thousands of layoffs across the tech sector in recent weeks prompt a discussion between TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken. That includes a sort of inspiring message from the head of Nintendo back in 2013, and wondering where Apple is in all of it. Plus – a short Mailbag Monday on supply chain diversification.
- CNBC Compares Layoff Numbers in “Big Tech”
- TechCrunch: Layoffs Across “Big Tech” (Apple Not Included)
- Layoffs an Ugly Reality for Microsoft’s AR/VR Plans
- AppleInsider Hears Word of Layoffs at Apple Stores Inside Other Stores
- Polygon 2013: Nintendo on Why It Does Not Like Layoffs
India has given Chinese companies a green light that should help Apple grow manufacturing on the subcontinent. But, if it requires Chinese companies, is diversification into India really diversification? TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken puzzle over that. Plus – a how-to on making use of HomePod’s temperature and humidity sensors.
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- Report: Chinese iPhone Component Suppliers Approved for Indian Expansion
- India-China dispute: The border row explained in 400 words
- Using Your HomePod’s Temperature and Humidity Sensors
Apple has re-introduced the original form factor HomePod. TMO writer Nick deCourville and Ken talk over the new machine and changes coming to other HomePods. Plus – the story of an Apple Watch, a workout, and 15 cops.
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- Apple introduces the new HomePod
- New HomePod Will Not “Stereo Pair” with Old HomePod
- New HomePod & existing HomePod mini have temperature sensors
- Apple Watch, Siri, Muay Thai combo ends in accidental police raid
Monday’s rumors of new Macs were spot-on. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk over the new machines Apple introduced on Tuesday. Plus – as far as Apple’s concerned, an Intel-based Mac Pro is not worth what it used to be (nor what it still costs).
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- M2 Pro and M2 Max 14- and 16-Inch MacBook Pro Announced
- Apple introduces new Mac mini with M2 and M2 Pro
- Apple unveils M2 Pro and M2 Max
- Mac Pro trade-in value plummets after M2 announcements
With a new MacBook Pro announcement rumored for today, TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken question what might make a laptop exciting again. Plus – continuing to size-up iPhone sales for the current quarter.
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- Whispers of Mac-Related Announcement This Week
- Unannounced MacBook Pro Shows Up in Canadian Regulatory Filing
- Supply and Demand Meet: One-Day Wait for iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max Delivery in US
- Rosenblatt Cuts Apple Target to $165, Stays Positive on Shares
- Evercore Adds Apple to “Tactical Outperform” List
Updates on the false Crash Detection calls coming from the ski slopes and Twitter nixing third-party clients start us off this week. Then, TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken find mixed-reality, touchscreen MacBooks, and the US government waiting in Mailbag Monday.
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- Apple Collecting Feedback From Dispatchers Receiving False 911 Calls From Skiers
- Thursday: Third-party Twitter apps are facing issues, users say
- Sunday: Internal comms make third-party Twitter Client outages seem intentional
Snippets of code in an Apple-made Windows app namecheck two AR/VR/MR related operating systems. TMO Managing editor Jeff Butts and Ken kick those around. First though, examining analyst sentiment around Apple. Grok the fullness. Grok it!
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- UBS Prices Auto Expectations Into Apple Price Target
- Flashback 2021: Morgan Stanley Says It's Time to Factor Cars and AR into AAPL Expectations
- References to “realityOS” and “xrOS” Spotted in Apple Code
POTUS thinks he’s found a cause to unify the left and the right in Congress: Fighting big tech. TMO writer Nick deCourville joins Ken to discuss President Biden’s WSJ call to arms. Then – A rumor about a touchscreen Mac on the horizon. Nick and Ken discuss the merits.
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- President Biden Seeks to Unite Left and Right Against “Big Tech” - Take 1
- President Biden Seeks to Unite Left and Right Against “Big Tech” - Take 2
- Apple considering 2025 debut of touchscreen MacBook Pro
On a day that Apple trumpets the many successes of its Services segment, ripoff ChatGPT apps are infesting Apple’s App Store. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to discuss the issue. Plus – generative A.I. isn’t just for drawing pictures and cheating on term papers anymore. Jeff looks at ways A.I. is building the cures of tomorrow.
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- Eddy Cue and Apple Talk Services Headed Into 2023
- TechCrunch: App Stores Rife with Costly, Useless “ChatGPT” Apps
- A.I. Turns Its Artistry to Creating New Human Proteins
iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max supply and demand have pretty much met. Is this good news, or no? TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk that over. Plus – the falling snow has given rise to false-positive Crash Detections. Jeff and Ken seek a solution.
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- JP Morgan Notes Continued Improvement in iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max Availability
- As Winter Sports Increase, Apple Devices Report More False Crash Detections
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple’s AR/VR headset push will mean placeholder upgrades for the rest of Apple’s hardware and operating systems. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken discuss his predictions. Plus – Mixpanel says iOS 16 adoption is at 70-percent. Is that slow? And if so, why?
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- Bloomberg: Apple Will Talk Up Its Mixed-Reality Headset in 2023 But Not Much Else
- Cult of Mac: Glacially slow iOS 16 adoption shows Apple has a trust problem
A few suppliers have called shenanigans on Nikkei’s story about Apple reducing orders. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk that over. Plus – The people reading Apple’s latest audiobooks aren’t people (but they really sound like them).
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- Reuters: Two Apple Suppliers Refute Nikkei Apple Assertion
- Reuters: Source Says Foxconn Orders for iPhone Unchanged
- A.I.-Narrated Audiobooks Now Available in Apple Books
- Hear the Apple Books sample voices here
Have you suffered from Butterfly damage? TMO writer Nick deCourville joins Ken to talk over Apple’s in-process Butterfly keyboard settlement. Plus, iPhone 14 Plus is a failure! Just ask the people who say iPhone 14 Plus is a failure! (Ken is not one of the people. He and Nick discuss it.)
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- Owning a Recalled MacBook Pro: My Experience with the Genius Bar
- Find more info on the Butterfly Keyboard settlement at keyboardsettlement.com
- Here's why the iPhone 14 Plus is a commercial failure despite being a good smartphone
Good news from “iPhone City,” news goes bad for Apple from Nikkei, and The Information has information about an ugly sounding mixed-reality headset from Apple. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken kick it all around.
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- Bloomberg: “iPhone City” Back to 90% Shipping Capacity
- Nikkei: Unnamed Sources See Drop in Apple Component Orders
- Apple Market Valuation Slips Below $2T
- Apple Mixed Reality Headset May Need AirPods For Full Audio Experience
Epic CEO Tim Sweeney Ended 2022 hinting at Fortnite’s return to iOS in 2023. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts wants to talk about it. Ken doesn’t. They do anyway. Plus – Citi analyst “Gentleman” Jim Suva likes Apple shares at all the levels. We’ll look at his three Apple catalysts for 2023.
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- Tim Sweeney Trolls Apple in NYE Tweet
- Apple and Epic Games Present Their Oral Arguments Before the Three-Judge Appeals Court
- Apple Working to Allow Third-Party App Stores on iPhone in 2023
- Back in the Day: Epic Builds the Coalition for App Fairness
- Back in the Day: What Happens When You Break Epic’s Rules - The Faze Jarvis Story
- Citi Analyst: AR, Buybacks, and India Keep AAPL a “Buy”
iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max are pretty easy to get these days. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken ponder why. Plus – Mac Pro and the standalone Apple Classical Music app both “missed” delivery in 2022. Which was the biggest miss, and does either matter?
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- JP Morgan Notes Increased iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max Availability
- Foxconn Offers New Round of Bonuses for Zhengzhou Workers
- China’s COVID Crisis Could Hinder Apple Recovery in 2023
- Cult of Mac: Now’s the “Sweet Spot” for iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max Orders
- Apple Scraps M2 Extreme, New Mac Pro to Retain Expandable RAM, Storage
- Apple’s classical music app misses its 2022 deadline
TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts turns the tables on TDO Host Ken Ray today, asking Ken about his most important and most interesting stories of 2022. That the answers are COVID and AR respectively will likely come as no surprise.
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- Rare Civil Disobedience in China Shows Country’s Frustration With COVID-19 Restrictions
- iPhone Maker Foxconn Urges China Government To Ease Zero-COVID Policy
- China's COVID Crisis Is the Gift That Keeps On Giving
- Morgan Stanley Sets US$200 Target Price For AAPL - Cites Apple Car, AR/VR
- Gurman: 'realityOS' for Apple's New Mixed-Reality Headset Changes Name to 'xrOS'
- TF International Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo on Shifting XR Expectations
TDO OG Jeff Gamet stays out of the Apple space on our 2022 review. His most important story takes us to the Twittersphere though, specifically Elon Musk buying Twitter. Plus – peeking the deepest and darkest with the James Webb Space Telescope is his most interesting story of 2022.
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- Musk begins his Twitter ownership with firings, declares the 'bird is freed'
- How the James Webb Space Telescope transformed astronomy this year
Daily Tech News Show’s Tom Merritt broadens the scope on our 2022 review. His most important story is an intelligent look at A.I. image and text generation, while peak streaming grabs his interest.
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- Text-to-image AI, explained: Why the tech has proven so controversial
- AI made it possible to create a picture of almost anything in 2022
- Why tech insiders are so excited about ChatGPT, a chatbot that answers questions and writes essays
- New Teaser Video for Apple TV+ Gives Audiences a Peek at 2023 Programming
TMO writer Nick deCourville continues our week reviewing 2022. His most important story is a mix of Apple events and iOS 16, while crashing at the amusement park really piques his interest.
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- Apple’s WWDC22 Kicks Off June 6 with Keynote–Here’s What to Expect
- Apple Announces iOS 16 to Launch Sept. 12 for All iPhone Users
- Testing Apple’s Crash Detection Using Roller Coasters: Here’s What I Learned
- Reports Have Amusement Park Rides Triggering the Occasional Crash Detection
- Apple’s Crash Detection Feature Triggers Uptick in Accidental Emergency Calls from Skiiers
TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts kicks off our week reviewing 2022. His most important story is a life saver, while an iPhone feature has a lock on most interesting.
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- Apple Officially Launches Emergency SOS Via Satellite for All iPhone 14 Users
- How to Practice Using Emergency SOS via Satellite in Demo Mode
- Emergency SOS Via Satellite Expands to UK, Germany, Ireland and France
- How to Customize Your iOS 16 Lock Screen
Citi and Needham analysts have thoughts on Apple’s year ahead. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken kick those thoughts around. Plus – Jeff updates us on trouble with HomeKit, and Apple to the rescue for some last minute shoppers.
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- Apple Stock Has Struggled This Year. The Case for a Better Next Year.
- Apple slips as Needham cuts 2023 estimates but firm highlights potential ad boost
- Apple offers free two-hour delivery for Christmas
- Apple Pulls iOS 16.2 Option to Upgrade to New Home Architecture
What do relatively recent Macs and a proposed battery rule have in common? TMO writer Nick deCourville says Apple’s Self Service Repair may be the answer. Plus, Nick and Ken look at some of their favorite Apple TV+ titles of 2022.
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- Apple Adds Recent Desktops to Self Service Repair Program
- Battery replacement must be ‘easily’ achieved by consumers, in proposed European law
With the closed loop broken and zero-COVID restrictions lifted, iPhone City workers are reportedly making iPhones while suffering with COVID – sometimes by choice, sometimes as directed by management. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken puzzle over the issue. Then, why the slow walk on AirTag info? And why can’t we prompt them to update?
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- As Covid-19 surges in China, sick Foxconn workers are still making iPhones
- Apple Details Recent AirTag Firmware Updates
If you’re giving electronics this holiday season, there are some steps you might want to take ahead of time. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts fills us in. Plus – Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives has a few predictions for the new year. Ken and Jeff kick them around.
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- Advanced Data Protection will complicate new device setup this Christmas
- On Dan Ives' Christmas wish list for '23: Apple AR glasses
The closed loop at Foxconn’s iPhone City plant in Zhengzhou is open. Most of the plant’s COVID restrictions have been lifted as China pulls a big “never mind” on its zero-COVID policies. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk that over. Plus – Will Smith, AirDrop, and Continuity are in for Mailbag Monday.
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- Most iPhone City COVID restrictions end, including controversial point-to-point system
- China's COVID case "explosion" not due to relaxed rules, WHO says, as 1st deaths reported since easing
An OfCom study on smart speaker use prompts TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken to talk tech that disappoints and tech that delights.
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- iLounge: Study reveals users with HomePod feel less lonely
- OfCom's Smart speakers research with the public [PDF]
Bloomberg says Apple is prepping iOS for third-party app stores and app side-loading in the EU as early as iOS 17. TMO writer Nick deCourville joins Ken to talk over potential pros and cons. Plus – a couple of financial analysts have early takes on the talk.
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- Apple Working to Allow Third-Party App Stores on iPhone in 2023
- AppleInsider: You might be ready for side loading on iPhone, but your parents aren't
- Evercore Analyst Unfazed by Third-Party App Store/Side-Loading Talk
- Morgan Stanley Unfazed by Third-Party App Store/Side-Loading Talk
Last week, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said that Apple has way scaled back its automotive plans. Apple watchers have wondered about Apple Car for years, but what does the automotive world make of Cupertino’s plans? Tech and automotive journalist Roberto Baldwin (@strngwys on Twitter) joins Ken to do a bit of Apple Car talk.
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- Bloomberg: Apple scales back self-driving car and delays debut until 2026
CIRP says where iPhones are sold in the states may be a weak point for Apple. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken discuss that. Plus – talking over SNL’s very bloody parody of “A Christmas Carol” and Apple Pay.
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- Most iPhone buyers don’t actually make their purchases from Apple directly, data shows
- Violent ‘Saturday Night Live’ Sketch Comically Promotes Apple Pay
Canadian politicians are angry about changes to AirDrop on behalf of Chinese citizens. Wait’ll they hear what’s going to happen to Canadians! Also, Twitter Blue is a thing again. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk it all over.
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- Canada condemns Apple's AirDrop changes affecting protestors in China
- You can’t use the Taiwan flag emoji on a Chinese iPhone
- Twitter Blue Relaunching on Monday With Higher Price on iPhone and Account Review Process
Dreamlight Valley resident and TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken today to discuss Apple’s Advanced Data Protection for iCloud. What is it, who needs it, and how does one activate it? Plus – Will Smith is promoting Apple TV+. Too soon?
- How To Turn On Apple’s Advanced Data Protection for iCloud
- FBI Unhappy With Apple’s End-To-End Encrypted iCloud Backup
- Will Smith is Giving Audiences Two-Months of Apple TV+ for Free
TMO writer Nick deCourville brings us two tales of fantasy: The Disney video game Dreamlight Valley is headed to the Mac, and Microsoft is considering a super-app. One of these exposes a few levels of nerd for Ken.
- Microsoft Looking Into ‘Super App’ to Directly Compete with Apple and Google in Search Engine Markets
- Gartner: What is a Super-app?
- ‘Disney Dreamlight Valley’ Arrives for Apple Mac Sillicon Users
Longtime Apple podcaster Adam Christianson joins Ken to kick around the pricing tools Apple’s opening for developers. Plus – with close to 40-years combined of Apple news under their belts, Adam and Ken talk about what they did not see coming, and what they look forward to seeing.
- Apple Announces 700 New Price Points for App Store
Foxconn says it’s getting iPhone production back on track. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk righting the ship post holidays. Plus Apple’s pause in Twitter ads was not about Elon Musk nor free speech. It was apparently about propriety and decency. We’ll talk it over.
- Foxconn Expects Normal Production from Zhengzhou’s “iPhone City” in 3-to-4 Weeks
- Apple Leans Into Diversifying the Supply Chain
- Evercore Expects 5-Million to 8-Million Too Few iPhones This Quarter
- Wedbush Expects 10-Million to 15-Million Too Few iPhones This Quarter
- Ars Technica: Apple’s Twitter Ad Pause Was Response to “Club Q” Shootings
Bloomberg and TF International have info on Apple’s mixed reality headset. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to discuss that. Plus the Sunbird messaging app, Eufy video storage, and Elon Musk are in for Mailbag Monday.
- Gurman: ‘realityOS’ for Apple’s New Mixed-Reality Headset Changes Name to ‘xrOS’
- TF International Analyst Sees Apple’s MR Headset Pushed to 2H23
- Sunbird App Will Bring iMessage to Android, Ending Blue Bubble vs Green Bubble Bullying
- Eufy Says Its Security Camera Footage Is Local-Only, But That’s Not Always True
Want a positive spin on the current quarter? Ken tries to convince TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts how great things will look for Apple in Q1FY24 – provided nothing goes wrong. Also – Android is getting one communications app to rule them all (and ditch the green text bubbles). Jeff fills us in on Sunbird.
Year’s end can mean only one thing: War between Spotify and Apple Music. Nick deCourville joins Ken to talk about the end of the year music recaps Wrapped and Replay. Plus – New old content is officially “Included with Apple TV+,” and Will Smith does PR for “Emancipation”
Mac Geek Gab co-host Dave Hamilton is really excited about Rapid Security Response coming in iOS 16.2. Ken is as well, though he seems argumentative about it anyway. Also – societal norms around smartphones are still being hammered out, in Dave’s estimation. He’ll drive a conversation about those.
Elon Musk has decided to pick a fight with Apple. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk over the Twitter Owner and CEO’s trollish behavior. Plus – Disney CEO Bob Iger addresses talk of Apple acquiring Disney, and Tim Cook’s post-Thanksgiving visit with victims of the Hingham Apple Store crash.
“iPhone City” isn’t the only city in China seeing protests. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins us to talk societal issues, Foxconn issues, and issues for Apple investors. Then, a Mailbag Monday question from Johnny: If chipmaking needs water, why are chipmakers going to Arizona?
News on the Hingham Apple Store tragedy, stirring the Apple/Disney M&A stew, and the noise around various voice assistants – we’re wrapping a holiday shortened week with TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts. Happy Thanksgiving, one and all.
Bad news and interesting topics to tackle Tuesday. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to discuss a tragedy at a Boston-area Apple Store, whether Apple can keep outperforming the markets, processors coming out of the Arizona desert, and Bob Iger’s return as CEO of Disney.
Will Apple buoy the markets or is it set to sink? Two pieces from Barron’s argue both sides. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk them over. Plus – An Apple exec has left Twitter and a former president is invited to return. How likely are Apple and Google to keep a check on the birdhouse?
Is Apple’s plan to buy chips sourced from Arizona actually good news? Depends which headline you read. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to to talk about the glass half-empty takes. Plus – Apple hardware is filling the glass with medical goodness.
When is old content new again? When Apple TV+ uses it to generate buzz. TMO writer Nick deCourville joins us to talk the Cupertino-streamer’s stealth programming plan. First though, TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts walks us through the Emergency SOS via satellite demo on iPhone 14.
Warren Buffet doesn’t invest in fads. This used to mean he didn’t invest in tech, though between his Apple holdings and the $4.1B he’s invested in chipmaker TSMC, he’s pretty deep in tech at this point. So – what does that mean for technology? “Daily Tech News Show” host Tom Merritt joins Ken to trip down memory lane and peer into tomorrow.
There’s word of a certain malaise inside Apple’s ad department. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to kick that around. Plus – Russian code has been found in apps used by the CDC and the US Army. Jeff will fill us in.
Security researchers say Apple was/is tracking a lot of App Store activity in iOS 14.6. In the time of iOS 16.1.1, this has led to a lawsuit. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk that over. Plus – Twitter and Emergency SOS via Satellite and Steve Jobs’ sandals make it into Mailbag Monday!
China’s new AirDrop limit may go global in 2023. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to discuss that. Plus, rumor has people inside Disney hoping that Apple will try to buy Disney. Ken and Jeff kick the idea around.
Samsung keeps predicting foldable phones and TMO writer Nick deCourville can’t wait. He joins Ken to talk about that, plus a group that made a foldable iPhone of their own. Then, Oculus creator Palmer Luckey says he’s made a VR rig with a sick and twisted twist: When a user dies in VR, they die in meatspace, too.
Today, Ken talks with one of his favorite industry people about one of his favorite topics: Creative Strategies Principal Analyst and CEO Ben Bajarin hits the show to talk augmented reality, virtual reality, Facebook, Apple, and the metaverse.
TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk about how wrong Ken was about Apple shares after the weekend iPhone warning. Then, Jeff has many, many thoughts on the chaotic mess than has been Elon Musk’s handling of Twitter.
A press release on a Sunday night? TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk about the bad iPhone news Apple offered and who the news was for. Plus – Major League Soccer may be Apple’s advertising test kitchen for that other football people like so much.
The first Apple Store union in the US has a formal complaint against Apple. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts brings us the story. Then, cross promotions are making Ken cross. Changes to the Weather app and Apple TV prompt the question – Are Apple Services sinking under the weight of their synergies?
When it comes to paying artists, which streaming music service is the best? TMO writer Nick deCorville and Ken look at the complexities around that question. Plus – Amazon has a new music offering for Prime members that… sounds… like… a thing.
There’s tech news that brings us down and tech news that boosts our spirits. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken today, as each brings one bothersome story and one happy story to the mix.
Concerns around iPhone production and COVID lockdowns have grown louder since the weekend. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk through some of those. Plus – was Apple right to shelve a plastic iPad?
COVID is playing havoc with iPhone production and workers are getting tired of it, TMO Mangling Editor Jeff Guts joins Ken on this Halloween edition to talk about production bumps and reading iPhone availability in the months ahead. Plus – the guy who said new Macs next month now says next year instead.
Apple has set quarterly records again, but the numbers don’t tell the whole story. What we need is an economic psychologist! Until we find one, we have Ken kicking the numbers around with TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts.
If you thought it was bad when Apple added two more ad slots to the App Store, hold Apple’s beer. A slew of ads for gambling apps almost make the ad slot additions forgettable. TMO writer Nick deCourville joins Ken to discuss that. Plus – Nick and Ken talk about how Apple is learning from accidental Emergency SOS notifications.
Mac Geek Gab co-host Dave Hamilton and Ken discuss the possibility of a post-hardware Apple. Plus, Dave’s been spending time in macOS Ventura – he’ll tell us what he’s seen and what to consider when considering an update.
Apple has raised the price on Apple Music, Apple TV+, and the Apple One bundles. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk about why now may not have been the best time for that. Plus – U2 frontman Bono spills the beans on the gift of music many iPhone owners did not want.
Jeff Butts, Managing Editor of The Mac Observer, has been playing with the new operating systems due out today. He hips us to a few new features. But first, Jeff and Ken discuss the two new ad slots Apple’s opening in the App Store.
Netflix is letting/asking/forcing(?) folks who are “sharing” accounts to move to accounts of their own. TMO writer Nick deCourville fills us in. Plus, Nick and Ken offer three picks each for titles you need to see on Apple TV+.
Apple on Tuesday hit the world with new iPads, new iPad Pros, and new Apple TV 4Ks. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk confusion and consternation around choices Apple made.
Apple on Tuesday hit the world with iPads, new iPad Pros, and new Apple TV 4Ks. Mac Geek Gab co-host Dave Hamilton joins us today to talk over all of it.
TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk over the implosion of the reported NAND deal between Apple and China-based Yangtze. Plus – South Korea is moving state-issued IDs to the blockchain – listen as Jeff tries to make Ken understand.
TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken revisit a recent Piper Sandler survey of teen Apple Watch ownership in light of new data from Counterpoint Research. Then, Jeff does a little smart-home 101, and wonders over Level’s apparent messaging fumbles.
On the heels of announcing a new mixed reality headset, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is swinging hard at Apple’s mixed reality headset (which isn’t real yet). TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken discuss the Meta and Apple metaverse stances. Plus, following up on physical media and Lufthansa’s back and forth on bag trackers.
There is talk again/still that Apple may try an ad-supported tier for Apple TV+. TMO writer Nick deCourville tells us why people think so and what such a thing might look like. Also – Joe Rogan interviewed Steve Jobs this week, except – obviously – no he did not. Sure sounds like it though… Nick and Ken talk about that creepy, creepy conversation.
Have you been following the Lufthansa/AirTag messaging confusion? Mac Geek Gab co-host Dave Hamilton has and he will fill us in. Plus, Dave and Ken play armchair psychologists: Is Apple selling fear or safety? And is there a difference?
While Apple’s Crash Detection may seem pretty amazing, it’s even more involved than most people know. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk over some new information from Apple execs about the safety feature. Plus – Apple TV+ blurs the line between fiction and reality with a little Bumble Bantr.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman thinks USB-C won’t last long on iPhone, and that Apple will make it a portless device in the relatively near future. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts agrees, while Ken is not so sure. Then, it turns out rollercoasters CAN set off Apple’s Crash Detection. We’ll talk about that on this happy Monday edition of The Mac Observer’s Daily Observations.
There’s a growing argument that there’s not enough difference between Apple’s A15 and A16 to call the new one “A16”. On the product side, a former Apple exec argues that Apple is no longer innovating, replacing the truly new with boredom and a side of fear. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk both issues on the Daily Observations.
TMO’s Nick deCourville joins The Daily Observations to share the story of an exploding Apple Watch Series 7. Then he and Ken mark the anniversary of Steve Jobs’ passing and wonder who will lead Apple after Tim Cook.
Earlier this week, JP Morgan’s Samik Chatterjee said that 5G was one of the biggest drivers for iPhone upgrades this season. That started Ken on a slew of questions he hoped RCR Wireless News Editor Peter Cohen (@petercohenrcr) might be able to answer. Predictably, it led to more questions.
TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk about the sudden wait for iPhone 14 Plus orders. Also – discussing Apple’s release plans for the Antoine Fuqua/Will Smith film “Emancipation.”
In the wake of a tragic accident in Nebraska detected by Crash Detection, host Ken Ray and TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts talk over testing Apple’s safety feature. Plus – Tim Cook is driving Ken insane with his tests of augmented reality and virtual reality.
TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts wraps the week with us, talking ugly repercussions from a BofA downgrade, a crass comment from a (now former) Apple exec, and – as a palate cleanser – television.
Two guests on today’s show. First, financial analyst Rob Black joins Ken to discuss Bloomberg’s midweek article that has Apple reducing iPhone orders. Then, TMO’s Nick deCourville reveals his Apple Watch SEcret science project.
Mac Geek Gab co-host Dave Hamilton is a watch guy. He joins us to talk the fixability of Apple Watch Ultra and watch wearing in general. Plus – So you want to destroy… I mean “stress test” and Apple Watch Ultra. Dave and Ken discuss ways they’d go about it, but we want to hear from you! How would YOU destroy… I mean “stress test” an Apple Watch Ultra? Let us know: observations@macosbserver.com or @tmodaily on Twitter.
iPhone ASPs are headed higher – not once, but twice! Plus iPhone 14 production starts in India and Oprah and Apple TV+ redefine the nature of their association. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins us to break it all down.
Jeff Butts, Managing Editor of The Mac Observer, joins us today to talk about Apple Music’s sponsorship of 2023’s Super Bowl Halftime Show. Plus, who said anything about moving for iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island? So much magic!
Mac Observer managing editor Jeff Butts talks about his new iPhone 14 Pro — what he got, why he got it, and how it’s going. Plus — a small OS update from Apple that squishes several bugs.
The Mac Observer’s Nick deCourville joins us today to talk about buying his Apple Watch SE and his fascination with Crash Detection. Plus, a reminder to make sure Fall Detection is turned ON on your Apple Watch.
Dave Hamilton, host of “Mac Geek Gab” and “Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast,” joins the show to talk iPhone 14 Pro sales as well as his personal iPhone 14 Pro experience. Plus – we make statements about stating the obvious!
TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins us to talk shifting orders for IPhone 14 Pro and reasons to reconsider iPhone 14. Plus, the big bug hunt continues, and Ken tries his hands at marketing.
Jeff Butts, Managing Editor of The Mac Observer, joins new host Ken Ray to talk over pre-orders and wait times for the iPhone 14 line. Also, who’s this new host person?
Jeff Butts and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss this week’s security news, and some tips for better online safety.
Dr Mac joins host Kelly Guimont for this week’s Rants and Raves, which falls on the “rants” end of the spectrum.
Jeff Butts and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss a (resolved) hostage situation in Amsterdam, and some tips for Focus Mode setup.
Jeff Butts and host Kelly Guimont chat about rumored improvements to 5G in iPhones, and talk about the appearance of new hardware in 2022.
Rich Siegel from Bare Bones Software joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the newest features in BBEdit, including support for Shortcuts.
Andrew Orr and Kelly Guimont discuss the Security Friday news of the week including deepfake scams and nefarious AirTag schemes.
Today Dr Mac chats with Kelly about the SetApp service and points out a few of his favorites from the service.
Jeff Butts and host Kelly Guimont chat about setting up Emergency Contacts on iOS, new features in the latest beta, and AirTag privacy.
Team Nightmare returns! Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss a BBEdit update and Apple’s (rumored) Spring Event.
Today Kelly sits down with Isaac Ellsworth of Mixtape to discuss the app and how a chance meeting turned the idea into reality.
Andrew Orr and host Kelly Guimont discuss security news and sit down with John Kheit to talk about NDAs and using them for good or…less good.
Dr Mac joins Kelly to discuss his migration away from Evernote, and how Notes has become his digital shoebox thanks to a few key features.
Andrew Orr and host Kelly Guimont share their hardware picks for iPad gear, including cases and keyboards and more.
Andrew Orr and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the no-longer-rumored payment terminal feature in iOS and how to get it for yourself.
Today Kelly sits down with Curtis Herbert of Slopes to talk about how the app came to be and why he publishes his sales numbers.
Andrew Orr and Kelly Guimont discuss Security Friday updates, including some suggested beverage pairings for each topic.
Dr Mac joins Kelly to talk about some of the ways he likes to while away the hours, or even just the minutes, and how you can do the same.
Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss right-to-repair battles happening on a new front, and how your iPhone could benefit.
Charlotte Henry and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss reports that your iPhone could also double as a credit card terminal.
Charlotte Henry and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s relationship with Peloton, and how it could/should evolve.
Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news and updates, including fixes and a tip for passwords on iOS.
Dr Mac joins host Kelly Guimont to share a few things he has (re)discovered his iPhone can do and how his life is better as a result.
Ged Maheux of Iconfactory joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss iCloud syncing problems and how Iconfactory is addressing them.
Jeff Butts joins host Kelly Guimont to share some Mac accessories (Maccessories?) for both desktop and laptop users.
Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss changes to the rules around visiting UK Apple Stores and the new “new” head of PR.
Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss a Safari data leak, encrypted messaging, and as always, a new data breach.
Bob “Dr Mac” LeVitus joins Kelly to talk about how you can use the new Focus Modes to make your devices work harder for you. (And before you ask, yes Kelly wanted to call today’s “Depeche (Focus) Mode.”)
Jeff Butts joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the latest in the battle between air traffic and 5G network expansion.
Charlotte Henry and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Microsoft purchasing Activision Blizzard and try to imagine 68 billion dollars.
Jeff Butts and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss some MagSafe accessories for your iPhone, and a couple of case picks.
Andrew Orr and Kelly Guimont discuss the latest security news including a happy headline, a practical tip, and an uplifting sendoff to the weekend.
Charlotte Henry and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the end of the Beats Pill+ and speculate wildly about future product names.
Andrew Orr and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss an issue with iCloud Private Relay and the future of messaging on mobile devices.
Charlotte Henry and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s announcements about services and TV+ possibly broadcasting sports.
Charlotte Henry and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss a decade and a half of iPhone and how the landscape has changed.
Andrew Orr and host Kelly Guimont chat about Security Friday news and updates, including tips on keeping your smart home gear safe and secure.
Bob LeVitus joins host Kelly Guimont to share some feedback from the “Dear Dr Mac Mailbag” and offer some resolution inspiration.
Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss some CES announcements and a couple of tips for iPhone users.
Jeff Butts joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss smart home CES announcements and a tip for devices that aren’t officially supported by HomeKit.
Bryan Chaffin, Dave Hamilton, and Serhat Kurt join host Kelly Guimont to discuss changes at TMO and look ahead to the future.
Dr Mac joins Kelly to talk about upgrading to Monterey, factors you’ll need to consider, and some general upgrade advice.
Jeff Butts and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to chat about tips for upgrading old hardware and getting new gear finely tuned.
Bryan Chaffin and host Kelly Guimont discuss their picks for iPad apps of the last year in a wide variety of categories.
Team Nightmare returns! Andrew and Charlotte join host Kelly Guimont to discuss their top apps for 2021 and share what made them stand out.
Dr Mac comes by to talk with Kelly about a few more year-end picks, iPhone cases and batteries for all kinds of iPhones and use cases (get it?)
Jeff Butts and host Kelly Guimont share tips for setup and use of the HomePod mini including connecting to other devices and Home app tricks.
Charlotte Henry and host Kelly Guimont chat about their picks for holiday themed viewing as well as suggestions for additional downtime TV.
Andrew Orr and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss tips and tricks for iOS backups, Bluetooth devices, and upgrading iOS.
Andrew Orr and Kelly Guimont discuss the security news and updates of the week, including two data leaks and end on a festive note.
Dr Mac is back with more gift ideas, including some alternatives to Apple gear and ways to listen to your audio of choice.
Today, Aaron Hockley joins Kelly to talk about gift ideas for the photographer on your list, whether their camera of choice is an iPhone or not.
Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the Apple v Epic case, with a brief summary and then look ahead to what happens next.
Jeff Butts and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the current state of the Apple Car project, and look ahead to the future.
Andrew Orr and Kelly Guimont discuss Security Friday topics. They say no news is good news, and this week is FULL of news.
Dr Mac joins host Kelly Guimont to share the first wave of gift picks for the geeks in your life, and some of them may even cost nothing!
Charlotte Henry and host Kelly Guimont share tips and tricks for purchasing Apple gift cards on an international scale.
Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to offer some gift ideas based on Apple gear they use and love, and share a bit of their own wish lists.
Dave Hamilton and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to share gift picks for the Apple fans on your list, and even some ideas for everyone else.
Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news and introduce a rating system for how worried to be about certain stories.
Dr Mac joins Kelly to chat about troubleshooting your Mac: Where to start, what to look for, and when to call in backup (or your backups).
Jeff Butts and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss legislation dealing with Grinchbots and a few gift picks.
Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s Music and Podcast awards for 2021, and chat about the winners and some interesting categories.
Charlotte Henry and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Jack’s departure from his job(s) at Twitter, and share some shopping options.
Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss security tips for traveling, and some good things to check when you get to your Turkey Day Destination.
Charlotte Henry and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Adele’s comments/Spotify’s stance on the shuffle option, and new HomePods options.
Ben Surtees of Surtees Studios joins Kelly to chat about writing Mac software, and the Bartender utility that makes #NotchLife easier.
Andrew Orr and host Kelly Guimont discuss the abundance of security news this week including some hardware issues and This Week in Data Breaches.
Dr Mac joins Kelly with a Monterey update, and discussing Popclip among other “first tier” apps to install when starting fresh.
Today, Kelly sits down with Kyle Wiens, CEO of iFixit, to discuss Apple’s announcement of Self Service Repair and what it means for users.
Jeff Butts joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss a forgotten Apple Watch feature and look forward to new Apple TV content…down at Fraggle Rock.
Bryan Chaffin and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss how Apple and Facebook are headed for a new type of battle.
Andrew Orr and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss security news, This Week in Data Breaches, and new uses for Precise Location data.
Dr Mac joins Kelly to discuss his rough upgrade path to Monterey, and point out some considerations you should make before clicking ‘upgrade.’
Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the announcement of Apple Business Essentials and why this is a big deal for a lot of users.
Jeff Butts and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the latest developments in smart home networking and why it matters to your home.
John Martellaro joins host Kelly Guimont to share the latest tv shows he’s watching and Kelly offers a few picks of her own.
Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss some good Security Friday news, an update on previous news, and a gift idea for everyone.
This week Dr Mac joins Kelly to talk about his recent road trip, and some lessons learned along the way about media and what to take with you.
Jeff Butts and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss quizzes and job ads that are definitely too good to be true.
Jeff Butts joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss smarthome gifts, and some ideas for easy gift giving to help people get started with smart devices.
Bryan Chaffin and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s latest earnings and native Apple Silicon support for Dropbox.
Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news and updates including who can get into your phone now, and a massive bug bounty.
Dr Mac joins Kelly to talk about Live Text, a new feature of iOS 15 and macOS Monterey, all the ways it feels magical, and some good uses.
Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the iOS App Store in China, and the sudden disappearance of particular apps.
Jeff Butts and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the new version of macOS, including new and future features.
John Martellaro joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the new processors and how John might have a worthy successor to his Mac Pro.
Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news and updates on ransomware and hacking, and share how your Watch can make you safer.
Today Dr Mac joins Kelly to talk about batteries, fast and slow charging, and generally making sure you don’t run out of power (even at Disneyland!)
Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the revised AirPods and why the new Apple Music Voice plan might actually make sense.
Dave Hamilton and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the Unleashed event and what new processors mean for iMacs and more.
Charlotte Henry and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to recap today’s “Unleashed” event and go over all the announced products.
Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news, including This Week In Data Breaches and willful misunderstanding of “hacking.”
Dr Mac has his iPhone 13 Pro Max in hand, and joins Kelly to talk about his new love including some specific changes he particularly likes.
Jeff Butts and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss AirPods and their expanding role as instruments of health, not just audio.
Charlotte Henry and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the freshly announced Apple Event happening October 18.
Jeff Butts joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the possibility of CarPlay controlling more than music, and the latest AirPods firmware update.
Andrew Orr and Kelly Guimont talk about the latest Security Friday headlines including Twitch and a new standard for ID on phones.
Bob joins Kelly to talk about the setup process on a new device, and some things to look out for if you’re upgrading.
Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss a quick Zoom tip, and a (seasonal) story about the horrors of an overstuffed inbox.
Charlotte Henry and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the ten (!) years since Steve Jobs passed.
Today Kelly sits down with Aaron Hockley of TechPhotoGuy.com to chat about his new book and taking phone calls with your camera.
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Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news including Mozilla’s product guide and an AirTag attack.
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- Cloudflare Moves to Fight Email Phishing and Improve Email Routing
- AirTag Zero Day Found That Could Steal Your iCloud Password
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- Researchers Hack Apple Pay to Steal Money With Visa
- iOS 15: Here's How to Set Up an iCloud Data Recovery Contact
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Today, Dr Mac joins Kelly to chat iPhone deals! If last week convinced you to upgrade, this week helps you find the best way to get it done.
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Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss their favorite features (so far) in iOS 15, and a small bit of media news.
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- iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 Are Optional Updates
- WWDC 2021: watchOS 8 Gets Updated Keys, Breathe and Fitness+ Workouts
- Apple Fitness+ is Coming For Calm, Headspace
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- Apple Maps in Major Cities Gets 3D View
- Major Apple Maps Update Rolling Out in Italy
- How to Change the Address Bar and Website Tinting in Safari in iOS 15
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Jeff Butts and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss email filtering tactics and how to control who has access to your inbox.
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- iOS 15: How to Generate Email Aliases With ‘Hide My Email’
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- 1Password Adds Email Aliases Powered by Fastmail Called 'Masked Email'
- How to Filter Email Messages Using Sub-Addresses
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Bryan Chaffin and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss first impressions of the newly released iPad mini and iPhone 13.
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Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont for a round of Security Friday news, including ransomware, hacking, and a way to protect your Apple Card.
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- macOS Finder Bug Lets Certain Files Run Arbitrary Commands
- New Apple Card Security Feature Lets You Change Your CVV
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Dr Mac joins Kelly to talk about new iPhones, what to look forward to if you do upgrade, and tips on what makes it a good time to do so.
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Charlotte Henry and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss first impressions of the new iOS 15, including Focus and notification styles.
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- Apple Releases iOS 15.1 Developer Beta
- I’ve Seen the Future of Do Not Disturb
- Safari 15 For Mac Now Available to Install
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Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s Emmy results, and all the recent updates to every single software platform.
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- Apple Security Updates Fixed iMessage Flaw Used by Pegasus Spyware
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- Apple Releases iOS 15 With Live Text, Shared With You, Focus, and More
- The iOS 15 Device Support List is Long and Admirable
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Andrew Orr and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss their picks for iPhone cases and MagSafe gear.
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- PopSockets Announces its First iPhone Case, 'PopCase'
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Andrew Orr and Kelly Guimont discuss Security Friday news and updates, including new phishing scams and sketchy wifi networks.
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- Coinbase Adds Option for Two-Factor Authentication Security Keys
- Apple Security Updates Fixed iMessage Flaw Used by Pegasus Spyware
- Security Researcher Finds CloudKit Bug That Broke Apple Shortcuts
- 'GetHealth' Leaks Apple HealthKit Data With 61 Million Records
- Researchers Uncover a Phishing Kit Used by Two Criminal Gangs
- 'SSID Stripping' Can Trick You Into Joining a Malicious Wi-Fi Network
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Today, Dr Mac joins Kelly to talk about the magic of multiple monitors without buying a whole new display. And margaritas. But mostly screens.
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