The iPhone surges despite a smartphone slump, while China flexes its censorship powers in Hong Kong. Plus, our podcast gets a special guest.
Columns & Opinions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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+.
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.
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!
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.
Apple Financials, a Pay Cut for Tim Cook and More Apple TV+ Entertainment
Financial news around Apple, something is broken at Twitter, and Apple TV+ talk. That’s wrapping up the week on the Observation Deck.
More Suggestions of Mixed Reality, Mac Beats PC and Targeting Big Tech
realityOS seems more real, the Mac beats the PC market, and President Biden targets “big tech.” That’s a glimpse from the Observation Desk.
A Sea of Services Success (and One Glaring Failure)
Eddy “The Butler” on a year of Services, trouble and opportunity in India, and shapes in action. That’s today from the Observation Deck.
When iPhone 14 Pro Supply Met Demand
Good news (maybe) on iPhone availability, Apple Maps can help you find a place to park, and as snow falls, false Crash Detections rise.
Reality Isn't Real, Man, But It Could Be Soon
Mixed reality predictions for Apple, iPhone takes a totally expected hit, and more Apple history up for auction.
Apple Orders Are Fine, Mixed Reality Is Slightly Delayed and New Fitness+ Options
Fresh from the Observation Deck, calling shenanigans on the Nikkei story, Ming-Chi Kuo talks mixed-reality, and new features for Fitness+.
Apple Regains Financial Ground, France's Fines and More
News from the financial front, a fine and a remodel for Apple in France, and new and returning titles for Apple TV+.
The Good and the Bad News, and a Glimpse at What Might Have Been
Today from the Observation Deck, good news for “iPhone City,” bad news from Nikkei Asia, and a look at what might have been…
Analysts Still Love Apple Even As Battery Replacement Gets Pricier
“Gentleman” Jim’s still big on Apple, battery replacement costs are going up, and health and fitness in the “year of you.”
5 Ways to Write C++ Code on Your Mac
This article, written for students learning C++ on the Mac, shows several different ways to get started.
Home a Major Issue for Apple
Home is a “Major Issue” for Apple, Apple leads on smartphone sustainability, and sticking the year of the rabbit in your ear.
Improvements in iPhone 14 Pro Supply and Free Stuff on Apple TV+ to Ring In the New Year
iPhone 14 Pros are easier to get, but some aren’t sure it’ll stay that way. There’s also a few free shows to ring in the new year.
China's COVID Crisis Is the Gift That Keeps On Giving
China’s COVID crisis may keep hitting Apple, iPad grows Apple in India, and the Apple/AliveCor fight continues.
New Home App Is Kaput and No NFL Sunday Ticket on Apple TV+
Eying HomeKit, Apple asking too much from the NFL and a weird bug that only seems to affect the iPhone 14 Pro models.
Much More Than Zero COVID
A report of COVID in iPhone City, news of Mac production and repair, and the end is near for Dark Sky. That’s today from the Observation Deck