Mac OS Ken: Live: Recent Episodes
Ken Ray
Formerly a call-in-show, today Mac OS Ken: Live is Ken taking to YouTube, talking to people who turn up - Monday - Friday at 3:30PM Pacific/6:30PM Eastern. Catch him live on his YouTube channel - YouTube.com/KenRay - or catch the daily audio here!
Sending the live show to live on a farm. But we have some lovely parting emails before we go.
A look at the "most invasive" apps in the App Store, plus wrapping up the daily live deal.
Thoughts around commission changes in the Google Play Store, the disingenuous Mr. Sweeney, and Justin Long's new gig.
Russia is pre-installing apps on iPhones in Russia. China may have found a way around App Tracking Transparency in China. Apple does business in both countries, so... you know... We'll talk about that, plus feedback mourning the passing of HomePod.
A look at the timely/untimely demise of Apple's great, big HomePod. Plus Ming-Chi Kuo says growth is over for AirPods. We're just a bunch of PodPeople!
Remember that thing about iOS 14.5 letting users set new defaults for music players with Siri? You're not going to be able to do that. Personally, I think what's REALLY happening is better. We'll talk about that, plus not getting paid for not leaving work.
Netflix has an answer to TikTok. Amazon has a way to make video game clips. Apple TV+ has a short-form drama on the way. With more time on our hands, super-short content is king. We'll wander through why. At a leisurely pace.
The Coalition for coordinated tech attacks opens a front in Minnesota. We'll talk about proposed legislation there. Plus - Epic and Apple have an actual date in court, and Ming-Chi Kuo has some iPhone rumors.
Target is getting Apple Stores of its own and Facebook makes another half-case for why you want it to track you.
Fisker and Foxconn have done a car deal, which makes Foxconn look like a more interesting Apple Car prospect. That, plus Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives says Apple's biggest mistake in the last decade was not buying Netflix. I don't think so, but whatever.
Apple had a virtual chat with shareholders today. Thanks to Philip Elmer-DeWitt's Apple 3.0, we've got an idea of what some of those questions and answers were. Today, we go over a few of interest.
Representatives in Arizona have attached an amendment to HB2005 that could force open in-app purchases in iOS apps to third-party processors. Buzzwords abound! We'll look at a few.
Apple TV+ previewed a lot of upcoming titles and projects at today's Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour 2021. We'll look at what's coming, what's coming back, and an interesting choice for a returning show. Season Two of "Mythic Quest" seems to be decidedly post-pandemic, even though the world won't be. Thoughts on that and more. Check it out.
Is there negative news today? Yes. But we landed a rover on Mars, so we're talking about positive stuff instead.
Apple shares are down today. We'll take a glance at possible reasons. Plus, Apple's signed a deal with Skydance Animation, which is headed by a guy on the bad side of #MeToo and #TimesUp. We'll talk about Apple's decision.
North Dakota has decided to not upend the Google and Apple app store business models, though legislation in other states is waiting in the wings. We'll go through that story, plus one more letter of "wow, surprise, and what's next."
It's a Feedback Friday! What has wowed folks about Apple over the last 15 years, what has surprised them, and what do they hope/expect to see from Apple over the next 15 years? Interesting answers incoming!
Apple's new AR offering "For All Mankind: Time Capsule" sends ken down a few rabbit holes around realities augmented and virtual, playing games no one knows you're playing, and how he hopes Dan Riccio is spending his time.
After a fight with techno-gremlins, a short consideration of Apple and the digital divide, born of not being able to climb Paramount Mountain with an eight-year old Apple TV.
Tripping through a few stories du jour, including confirmation Hyundai's out of the Apple Car race, who might be in that race, the "failure" of iPhone 12 mini, and an Apple/Cryptocurrency story that I can't get my head around. Plus, what's wowed, what's surprised, and what's next?
A look at flocking to Apple Car and AR rumors. Plus, life's looking more difficult for some 3rd-party Apple accessory makers. Mac OS Ken: Live - It's fun in a cup! (Cup not included)
When Mac OS Ken started 15 years ago, Apple making a new Snoopy series seemed an obvious conclusion. Okay... no it didn't. Neither did a watch. We'll talk about the new Snoopy series, the turns Apple's taken over the last 15 years, plus a late breaking rumor around the car rumors and a tiny bit of feedback.
Talk of AR and VR and Apple Car are inescapable, thus - we cannot escape discussing them today. Financial analysts play with the car rumors, while The Information claims information around a $3,000 headset? We'll talk.
Good App Store tidings for the App Store from JP Morgan. So why is Ken talking about September? Also, a HomePod mini PSA and giving the Apple TV+ series "Little America" a second look.
Apple has announced changes around app tracking and iOS 14, while Facebook is FINALLY taking its case for tracking Facebook users to Facebook users.
A small business owner writes in to talk success with Facebook ads. We'll hit that feedback, Plus - In praise of Gene Munster's praise of Katy Huberty.
How analysts felt going into Apple's Q1FY21 earnings call is how they felt coming out. We'll go over raised targets (some grudgingly) and a few notes. Then, Apple marks Data Privacy Day while Facebook mars it. Everybody's got a carton mustache on Mac OS Ken: Live.
Minutes after Apple's call with analysts, Mac OS Ken: Live takes a look at numbers reported, questions asked, answers given, and - perhaps the best part - the rhetoric!
Apple patches three zero-day vulnerabilities in iOS 14.4. That, plus thoughts on Dan Riccio's secret project and 15 years of Mac OS Ken!
Expectations for Apple's Q1FY21 are through the roof. We'll look at some of those. Plus - Dan Riccio is working on a secret! Building a mystery! No point in guessing what it is, but we might try anyway.
Stories of strength and weakness for Apple TV+ in the last two days. We'll shuffle through numbers, with a side of why they don't matter, anyway.
Bloomberg has a rumor about an Apple VR headset. It's kind of unbelievable. Even Bloomberg doesn't seem to believe it. We'll look at what they're saying and whether we should care.
The White House has a new occupant, and the White House website is a bit more welcome. Accessibility changes plus preferred pronouns make the scene. Then - something completely frivolous: Will there be an iPhone 13?
Three firms upped their Apple targets in the past few days - we'll look at who and why. Plus, new numbers on streaming services. We'll look at those and some recent moves by Apple TV+.
Apple's being sued for not removing Telegraph from the App Store. We'll talk about that - Plus, Intel's incoming CEO takes a jab at Apple. Maybe.
Rumors of big changes for Macs on the horizon. We'll talk about those, then hit features YOU want. Plus and interesting bit of feedback around Apple and automobiles. What if we've already got the keys?
I'm in sort of a dark headspace. Wanna help me out? Listen and see what response you have - then send it to me: info@macosken.com. Also - Responding to Jeremy' feedback on REJI! REJI! REJI!
Apple announces major investments in underserved communities, the first Apple Developer Academy in the US, and a learning hub for HBCUs. Today's live show hits the announcement and why it's awesome.
Tim Cook is announcing something on "CBS This Morning" on Wednesday. We'll talk about his calls for accountability over last week's storming of the Capitol, then the fun stuff: What do you think he's announcing?
A couple of weeks ago, we talked about the second most important story for Apple in 2020. I submit Work from Home as a new submission. Plus, listener feedback leads to more talk of Parler.
Apple lowers the boom on Parler, giving the platform 24-hours to seriously start moderating for violent content. That, PLUS Democratic commissioners on the FTC call out Apple and Google for a third-party's scams. So, I guess that's a thing we're gonna keep doing.
Facebook's worry for small business may have been for itself. We'll look at its ATT resistance and the lack of privacy labels for Google apps in the App Store. Plus - rumor and analysis around Apple Car.
The events in Washington Wednesday shook me up. So, I talked about that for a few minutes. It helped me with the other shows, so... here it is.
With the week well underway, a few analysts have penned their first notes of the year. We'll look at those, plus the greening of executive bonuses.
Rough sledding on Wall Street to start the year. We'll take a layman's look at the whys, whats, and huhs. Plus, Unky Gene and Young MC on what'll make 2021 good for Apple.
Assuming Apple Silicon is the top Apple story of 2020, listeners send in suggestions for 2020's runner-up story. Plus - I have a vote for what SHOULD have been the top story. I'll give you a hint: it rhymes with Smontact Shmacing.
Loup Ventures' Gene Munster thinks Apple will be the top-performer among the FAANGs in 2021. We'll look at why. PLUS - a business model breakdown! Because who doesn't wanna hear that...
A strong showing for iPhones and App Store on Christmas. That plus some old technology that's new to me.
A seriously sensible Rod Hall has written a note on Apple Car. That - plus a surprise welcome from a potential competitor in autos for Apple. And App Tracking Transparency shows up in an iOS beta. Ending the week early with this edition of Mac OS Ken: Live
There's talk that MGM is up for sale. People want Apple to buy it. We'll talk about that. Plus, chasing the Apple Car talk - one analyst wonders why, while Elon Musk tweets an old story.
Apple Car talk has roared back to life. We'll kick the tires on that story. Plus, maybe Goldman Sachs analyst Rod Hall isn't overly pessimistic on Apple, but overly optimistic on the state of the world?
A glance at the fight between Facebook and Apple - Plus feedback from listeners and viewers!
We're NOT talking about Facebook's attack ad on Apple (much). We're NOT talking about news publishers joining the Coalition for App Fairness. We're NOT talking about big rules for big tech. We're talking about Siri making animal noises. Seriously. That plus a couple of dumb stories tied to AirPods Max.
Yesterday, iPhone expectations were weakening. Today, they're shooting up like a rocket. Can we trust on either take? Pick the one you want. Also - Listener/viewer Feedback on AirPods Max and Fitness+
So many updates! iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and the App Store all have newness. We'll go over some of those. Plus - juxtaposing today's updates with the world at large.
Goldman Sachs analyst Rod Hall has been wrong about Apple for over two-years. So why do I keep talking about him? A look at that, plus Cydia - the App Store before the App Store - is suing Apple for antitrust violations. We'll pay a visit to that story.
Come the first of the year, video streaming services outside of Europe will be required to source 30% of their content from Europe. Would the it were so simple. We'll hit some of the intricacies. Plus - the double edged sword that is a working contact tracing app.
The coolish war between Apple and Facebook continues. While Apple derides companies that gather user data, Facebook subsidiary WhatsApp says Apple's not playing by the rules it imposes on others. Plus - previewing a tomorrow topic and considering the SpaceX Starship SN8 test flight.
Apple has announced AirPods Max. We'll go over some of their features, early demand, and talk about that $549 price.
Rumor has Apple introducing something new on Tuesday. We'll look at what it may or may not be. Plus - The idea of Hardware-as-a-Service is back on people's minds. We're people, so why not? Plus a super interesting idea in Feedback: MacBook SE
Three new shows hit Apple TV+ today, plus a classic Christmas special. A little over a year after its launch, let's take a look at Cupertino's streamer. Plus, AMC's not happy with this week's HBO Max move, and a little bit of feedback.
Warner Bros. will debut new films in theaters and on HBO Max for 2021. They're doing some interesting bridging on the way back to the cineplex. Meanwhile, Apple's head or retail seems to dream of a day when stores are back to capacity. We'll pick our way through those ideas.
Looking at Apple's app picks for 2020, takes on those picks, and my Apple Music 2020 Replay Top 5. Plus, feedback on phones falling in the drink.
Public Citizen has written to the Biden/Harris team saying tech should be kept out of the White House. We'll look at that letter - plus playing ball in France.
Virgin Media has an interesting hardware bundle. Could it be where Apple is going? Also, can Apple take care of One thing first? Also, the $1M developer bubble - when $200,000 = $5,000. Also, bringing HomePod mini home for the holidays.
A first look at bribery charges against Apple's head of security. Plus - Anger at Apple's horn playing and more musical feedback.
Ken's caught in words today. We'll talk about why Harsh Kumar is Monday's hero, and why "Harshing" is maybe a good thing. Plus - an email on music production leads to thoughts on music ubiquity, disposability, and quality.
Taking a look at a Washington Post article and forced labor that might make you angry. Or maybe you'll respect it? That plus week one with HomePod mini!
How are we debating giving people greater control over their privacy? Well, we're not. We'll talk about the people who are. Plus - I am really counting on Mariah Carey. All I want for Christmas is CHRISTMAS ALREADY!
Apple's cutting its commission for developers who make less than $1 million from its App Stores. If they apply for it. After the first of the year. We'll start to get into it. Plus - early takes from Wall Street on the move.
M1 Macs are in the wild. We'll check a few of the reviews. Plus - I got a HomePod mini. How did it go? How does it sound? What did I name it? These questions and more on Mac OS Ken: Live
Early thoughts on Apple's latest version of the macOS, plus problems faced by some making the move.
Apple gives the all clear to head back to Big Sur. So, how big a deal was Thursday's trouble? We'll look at that. Plus - feedback from people who've made the Big Sur trip (or tried to).
First day hang-ups for macOS 11. We'll talk about some of the new features coming to macOS 11 and plans for upgrading.
Proclamations and conversations around Apple's M1, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini announcements. Taking a look at financial firm reactions and whether the announcements were bold enough. Plus, recapping a conversation about whether 16GB of RAM should be a deal breaker.
Apple announces three new Macs powered by the M1 Apple Silicon SoC. We'll look at those, plus thoughts on the event itself and early feedback from real, live people!
Tech stocks take a hit as Wall Street weighs promising COVID-19 vaccine news. Plus, great expectations around Apple Silicon Mac announcements.
A few hours into first-day orders, wait times lengthen for some iPhone Pro Max models and one HomePod mini. Plus ordering my HomePod mini and feedback from friends of the various shows.
Today, we talk retail in the time of COVID-19: No next-gen consoles in stores, no Genius Bars in England, and a huge emphasis on Black Friday. Plus - Privacy labels are headed to the App Store. We'll look at those. Or will we?
With no clear winner in Tuesday's presidential election and Senate seats still outstanding, tech shares were up like a rocket. We'll examine a possible reason why. Plus - Why it kind of doesn't matter WHAT people think about 5G.
Addressing a couple of financial notes today, and taking a couple of questions (and throwing one back).
Apple invites folks to "One More" event. Apple Silicon seems a certainty, but will there be other stuff? Also - as Apple Services hit other hardware, and as other services hit Apple hardware, are we still seeing a halo effect, or are those days behind?
I find myself irked by some of the reaction to Apple's fourth-quarter earnings. Can Apple One and my return to Apple Arcade help me relax? There may be venting in today's Mac OS Ken: Live.
A surprise beat from Apple, with records records everywhere (iPhone not included). Today, we hit some of the comments from Apple CEO Tim Cook, Apple CFO Luca Maestri, and questions for each from analysts on the Q4FY2020 call.
The Financial Times says Apple is working on an in-house Google alternative. But what about all that money?!? Is there any reason Apple can't have its own search solution AND Google's placement dollars? Plus - moves on ad tracking from France. The moves - not the ad-tracking.
Signs keep pointing to new Macs coming soon. We'll look at a few of those, and consider what we might get when we get it. Plus, corrections! Because who doesn't like to say when they're wrong?
With Apple's fourth-quarter earnings coming this week, we'll take a quick look at what we might hear. Plus - Ken gets called out for something he said last Friday, which was about nine-weeks ago.
No more "free" headphones! No more "free" chargers! We got "free" LiDAR, though. Considering the freebies. Plus, we'll try to track down my lost watch band and hit some feedback from you!
Stores close for COVID, one closes for good, another catches fire, and several shrink. Lots to hit in Apple retail. Plus, a HomePod mini headline that won't leave my head, and a little bit of Feedback.
When the next iPhone says "5G," what does it mean exactly? Considering 5G messaging, today. Plus - Charlie Brown and Ted Lasso rope in The Motley Fool. What winning looks like for Apple TV+.
Signs that iPhone 12 will be the SuperCycle™ many have expected. Plus, the Peanuts gang is moving to Apple TV+. All of that, plus Apple Music TV feedback on Mac OS Ken: Live for 10.20.2020
Maybe we should be talking about iPhone 12 pre-orders and 5G disappointments, but Apple has launched a 24/7 music video channel and THAT'S ALL I CAN THINK ABOUT! So, we'll talk about that. And what we're doing here.
A look at first-day orders for iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPad Air 4. Plus, Bill Gates says Congress should look at big tech companies individually, not as a lump. And he's right.
As the carrier wars reignite, ad groups are already crying foul on some messaging from Verizon. Also - is it 5G that has consumers excited? Or is it just the next iPhone? Speaking of which, are you getting an iPhone 12? (Get the Blue one).
Folks in the Apple watching, Mac OS Ken community sent in their feedback to "Hi, Speed" happenings and points raised here. Comments on 5G, spatial audio, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, HomePod mini, LiDAR, negative Apple sentiment, and more!
5G hits iPhone 12! Four iPhone 12s hit the line-up! There's a HomePod mini on the way! We'll talk it over this afternoon.
It's back now, but the Beats page on Apple's site was gone for a bit. Does that mean anything? Plus - T-Mobile has done a strange promotion to explain/promote 5G. With Betty Crocker. Yes, that Betty Crocker.
According to a study from Global Wireless Solutions, roughly half of US residents with iPhones think their iPhones already have 5G. They don't. Taking a look at those numbers, plus the possibility of a November Apple event.
Apple extends the free trial fro Apple TV+ through the end of January and still sussing this week's biggest story. Was it the antitrust report from Congress? Is it next week's anticipated iPhone 5G announcement? Come along and sound it out.
Hitting a few points from Tuesday's House subcommittee antitrust report on Apple, Amazon, Facebook, and Google - with most of the emphasis on Apple. Plus, how could the House report NOT be the biggest story of the week? With another virtual Apple event announced Tuesday, Ken makes the argument that it could be years before we know what this week's biggest story was.
Apple announces the "Hi, Speed" event. We'll look at hopes and expectations. Plus, Capitol Hill is fighting big tech and itself. Preliminary thoughts on the House antitrust report.
Considering the ripples created by the life and work of Steve Jobs. Plus, that time Steve Jobs used his medical condition to do good for millions of people.
The last regular edition of Mac OS Ken: Live, doing what it does and will do on special occasions - taking calls and talking Apple
Batting about the Apple Television and the high cost of selling iPhones. Sponsor Message: Get 10-Percent Off of VMWare Fusion 4 with Coupon Code macosken10 at http://vmware.com/mac
On this last show of the year, Mac OS Ken: Live listeners call in the second most important and second biggest Apple stories of 2011
A short show on random topics, including (but not limited to) uses of tech around the holidays, a DIY MacBook mod, overheating iThings, digital fire, an Apple television, and the Mac OS Ken theme music. Actually that may be every topic.
This week, we go shopping. Listen in for a few non-tech gifts for techies and check the list and links on my Posterous page - http://macosken.posterous.com
In preparation for the holidays we hit the App Store. Plus thoughts from callers on last week's show about a full-on Apple television.
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An unedited 1.75 hours of thoughts and calls remembering Apple co-founder Steve Jobs on the night of his passing
A look at the weird, wobbly world of social networking sites and iPhone versus iPhones versus iPhone's
Catching up on what's been missed: The HPalm TouchPad meltdown, waiting for the next iPhone, and Lost in a Bar 2: No Seriously, Find My iPhone
Still with wonky sound we tackle Lion and new gear and a tiny bit on the 3Q earnings call.
Lion, iPhones, and the value of rumor and speculation! Plus an explanation for the sound quality issue.
This week we talk the fate of the MacBook White, Apple's Fiasco Cut Pro X, and making up a future iPhone strategy.
Brains won't drain, Final Cut Pro X will infuriate, and Apes will rise. Also, people will call.
The one about Apple Retail (kind of but not really) and funny accents (kind of but not really)
Last meeting before we ascend to the iCloud. And the choir sings, "When we all get to WWDC"
The angry edition of Mac OS Ken: Live, talking tech stories that tick us off. Also, we welcome a few new callers to the mix. In an angry way. Audio is a bit overmodulated. This also makes me angry.
The one about Google I/O, tin-foil hats, and what Apple might do with music and Nuance Communications
On prying iThings, the right time to upgrade personal tech, and Apple's 2Q FY2011 earnings call
The second one with all the iOS apps. For a full list, hit up my Posterous page - http://macosken.posterous.com
This week we talk iOS 4.3 and whether it inches us closer to the cloud. Also - paying five-bucks for Xcode 4 and fighting ghosts in the machine.
Calls on the Apple shareholders meeting, new MacBook Pro rumors, and speculation around the March 2 Apple event
One of the ones about the Verizon iPhone and the webOS ecosystem and iPad 3 speculation. Join in!
The live show returns with looks at Macworld Expo 2011 and The Daily and counting tablets as PCs
When to pull the trigger on tech and is there room in your life for single-purpose devices
The Pre-Black Friday edition of Mac OS Ken: Live - featuring non-tech gifts for techies. Plus the occasional thoughts on iOS 4.2. Happy Holidays people. Now get out there and BUY!
This is just another call-in show. That you'll never forget. Covering the Beatles, trucks, minis, and more.
This week we consider what Apple is growing on its data farm and whether the iPad is a computer
Try as I might to talk about the Sept 1 music event we mostly talk Apple TV rumors. It is a little over modulated. Sorry about that. Hey - be sure to enter for your chance to win a free Drobo S or Drobo FS from Data Robotics. Do that at http://drobo.com/macoskenlive
Messages from the world before later on: Newspapers, books, radio, and TV as we move to new media delivery methods
The one with all of the apps. For a list and links point your browser to http://macosken.posterous.com
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This week is mostly about renewed rumors of an iPhone for Verizon. This is a podcast of the Mac OS Ken: Live call-in show - every Wednesday at 10pm Eastern/7pm Pacific on UStream.tv