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.
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Notes Ahead of Apple's 1Q23 Earnings
Notes ahead of Apple’s earnings, details around HomePod, and the last of Apple Store’s original doors closes.
You A.R. What You Eat - TMO Daily Observations 2023-02-01
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.
Two Sides of Foldable iPads
A fight over foldable iPads, Apple’s in trouble with the NLRB, and remembering the year that just started.
The Foldable iPad Fight - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-31
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.
Market Share, Apple Shares, and Surf's Up
Checking iPhone shares in China, analysts send notes ahead of Apple earnings, and HomePod starts playing hard to get.
Virtual Assistant Issues and How/Why to Mastodon - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-30
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.
The iPhone Succeeds Where Others Falter and Chinese Censorship in Hong Kong
The iPhone surges despite a smartphone slump, while China flexes its censorship powers in Hong Kong. Plus, our podcast gets a special guest.
The State of Streaming with Charlotte Henry - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-27
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.
Loosening Restrictions and Holding a Grudge
How over COVID is Apple? A “silent war” over a long held grudge, and “Mac OS Ken” turns 17. That’s what we see from the Observation Deck.
Holding a Grudge and Loosening Restrictions - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-26
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?
Evercore Loves the M2, the DoJ Goes After Google and More
One financial type loves Apple’s M2, the DoJ goes after Google, and Apple ushers in Data Privacy Day. That’s today’s Observation Deck view.
Movies and Mac Memory Lane - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-25
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: [email protected]
Recapping Apple's OS Updates
Apple OS updates, banks eyeing Apple Pay users, and the bilingual, international, comic-book-based wine show you’ve been waiting for.
Examining Security Keys with Duane Waddle - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-24
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.
Pondering the Big Tech Layoffs
Morgan Stanley senses the dawn, a look at Big Tech’s big layoffs, and news of a couple of App Store investigations.
Looking at the Big Tech Layoffs - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-23
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.
Lowered Targets and Strange Bedfellows
Targets drop on Apple shares, wheels are in motion for Apple manufacturing in India, and lots of new shows headed to Apple TV+.
From One Frying Pan to Another? - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-20
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.
Huge HomePod Heads Back to Market
The big HomePod returns, OS updates hit next week, and new offerings for Black History Month. That’s today’s view from the Observation Deck.
The Big HomePod Returns - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-19
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.
New Macs, Changes at Foxconn and More Activity Challenges
New Macs and processors to power them, a change in Foxconn’s iPhone ranks, and so many activity challenges!
New Macs: From Rumor to Reality - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-18
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).
It Used to Be a Rumor
It’s new Mac Tuesday, notes from financial folk, and Apple honors MLK. That’s today’s view from the Observation Deck.