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.
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iPhone Building Builds Momentum, Supplier Flex and More
More iPhones made in India, and Apple gives in to TSMC’s price hike. All that and more, as seen through the telescope of our Observation Deck.
Covering All the Gs with RCR Wireless News Editor Peter Cohen - TMO Daily Observations 2022-10-05
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.
The Latest Observations: Good News, Bad News, iPhone 14 Delays and Emancipation
Good and bad news for Apple, wait times for certain iPhone 14 models, and Apple TV+ sets a release date for historical drama Emancipation.
Letting the Dust Settle on iPhone 14 Plus and Emancipation - TMO Daily Observations 2022-10-04
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.”
Playing Ping Pong with Apple's Immediate Future
Apple’s stock prices, shipping delays, and Tim Cook on AR and VR. Plus we see the tragic first news of Crash Detection doing its job.
Testing Crash Detection and Anticipating AR and VR - TMO Daily Observations 2022-10-03
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.
Bad Vibes on Wall Street and Good Vibes "As Seen on TV" - TMO Daily Observations 2022-09-30
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.
Analysts Say, "What did Bloomberg Say?"
Apple’s suffering poor sales, or maybe not. The company’s next earnings call is scheduled. Ming-Chi Kuo predicts the future, and more.
An Intervention Call and a Secret Science Project - TMO Daily Observations 2022-09-29
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.
Sales Numbers, New Betas and Bugs, and Fresh Teardowns Seen From the Observation Deck
The iPhone 14 Pro looks good financially, but not the bae models. New betas, bugs, and teardowns. Quite a bit to see today from the OD.
Things You Should Not Do with Your Apple Watch Ultra - TMO Daily Observations 2022-09-28
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: [email protected] or @tmodaily on Twitter.
iPhone Set for Record ASPs and Oprah's Deal is Reportedly Done
Tim Cook in London, Oprah’s Apple TV+ deal lapses, and more good iPhone 14 Pro news. All that and more from today’s Observation Deck.
iPhone and Prices and India and Oprah - TMO Daily Observations 2022-09-27
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.
Sales Skew Huge for iPhone 14 Pro and a Surprise Super Bowl Halftime Headliner -
Our Observation Deck today features high interest in the iPhone 14 Pro family, more AppleCare+ coverage and magic in Apple products.
The Super Bowl Halftime Magic Show - TMO Daily Observations 2022-09-26
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!
The Super Bowl, Production Shifts and Bug Fixes for the iPhone 14 Line
From the Observation Deck, we see Apple sponsoring the Super Bowl halftime show. It’s asking Foxconn to change priorities and squishing bugs.
A Day with iPhone 14 Pro and Apple Squishes Bugs - TMO Daily Observations 2022-09-23
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.
Buying Watches and Detecting Crashes with Nick deCourville - TMO Daily Observations 2022-09-22
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.
Sales for iPhone 14 Pro Go Nuts, Latest Betas Show Refinement and More from Today’s Observation Deck
Highlights from today’s Observation Deck: financial analysts say iPhone 14 Pro demand is great, 5G is even faster now, and more.
Looking at iPhone 14 Pro Sales and Stating the Obvious - TMO Daily Observations 2022-09-21
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!
Reconsidering iPhone 14 and Jeff's Big Bug Hunt - TMO Daily Observations 2022-09-20
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.
A Look at iPhone 14 Pre-Orders and Who's the New Guy? - TMO Daily Observations 2022-09-19
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?
MacOS KenDensed: Google’s Browser Snooping & Tim Cook’s Shareholder Party
Google: Sidestepping “Don’t be Evil” Some day we may look at the side of the barn and see that the rule reads, “Don’t be too evil.” The Wall Street Journal ran a piece late last week, highlighted by Wired,that said Google intentionally worked its way around Safari’s default privacy settings, attaching specific types of cookies…