More details on the Zhengzhou lockdown and another report on Apple’s hiring pause. We also see a bit of a stink around Apple Services synergies.
Columns & Opinions
More Money, More Problems for iPhone City
More money/more problems for Foxconn and its folks, a couple of concerns for Apple’s App Store, and a lot going on around Apple TV+ for kids.
Apple TV+ to Raise Prices: Is the Streaming Service Still Worth Your Money?
Apple TV+ has announced that it will raise its subscription prices, and today we’re looking at whether the new price is worth your money.
I'm Sorry, I Can't Hear You Over All the Noise From That Foxconn iPhone Plant
The noise from Foxconn’s largest iPhone plant gets louder, Apple’s “supercycle” for hardware, and Apple TV+ has a new podcast.
A Delay Delayed by Delays
Production delays delay planned production delays, one bright spot on the smartphone landscape, and reactions to last week’s Apple earnings.
New Earnings and Old Controllers
Sizing up phone sales, prepping for an earnings report, and again with all the OS betas. All that and more from today’s Observation Deck.
Plenty of iPads to Go Around
Turns out there are still plenty of iPads, updated operating systems approach, more Apple TV goodness and the icky state of smartphones.
A New, Confusing iPad Lineup; Confounding Apple TV Specs; and More on iPhone Production
New iPads, Apple TVs to confound, and iPhone production cuts. Check out what we can see from the Observation Deck today.
But Wasn't LAST QUARTER GREAT?!?
A good news/bad news note from Credit Suisse, Apple Watch as sticky attachment, and a chance to own some of Steve Jobs’ stuff.
Apple Helps You Save Money, Pays More Fines, and Other Sightings from the Observation Deck
Spending and saving with Apple Card, $19 million will be fine for Brazil, and streaming titles in plastic form.
Nearly a Third of US Teens Now Own an Apple Watch, Questionable Survey Shows
A recent study indicates nearly a third of U.S. teens already own an Apple Watch. However, maybe we shouldn’t trust those numbers.
It's The Holiday Rage Cannon, Charlie Brown
Fresh from the Observation Deck, PBS won’t get Charlie Brown this holiday season. There’s also new betas and more good news from analysts.
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[U] Exclusive: Lufthansa Correctly Interprets Dangerous Goods Regulations In AirTags Controversy
We have to admit Lufthansa is right that AirTags run afoul of dangerous goods regulations. However, this only points to a need for change.
A Tale of Two Quarters and Bumble-ing into Bantr
Mac shipments are up, but wait, they’re really down. Apple squishes more bugs, and more entertainment coming your way on Apple TV+.
Lufthansa Bans AirTag For All the Wrong Reasons
Faced with growing embarrassment over lost luggage found with the AirTag, one airline is going to far as to ban the item tracker.
Testing Apple's Crash Detection Using Roller Coasters: Here's What I Learned
Several amusement parks are reporting riders setting off Apple’s Crash Detection on roller coasters: we explore why this may happen.
The iPhone 14 Plus Pleases Reviewers, UBS Says iPhone Results May be Flat and a New Apple TV+ Trailer
Apple’s doing well in international courts, UBS says iPhone results may be flat and a new Apple TV+ trailer could show a shoo-in for an Oscar.
Examining Whether The A16 Bionic Chip Is Really Just an A15+
With Apple’s move to an A16 Bionic chip for its iPhone 14 Pro family, benchmarks hint the new SoC might be more aptly named the A15+ instead.
Trolls Gotta Troll, Siri's New Tricks and More From Thursday's Observation Deck Sightings
Trolls gotta troll Apple on price hikes, Siri’s new trick and new beta software. Plus, Apple TV+ news and more from today’s Observation Deck.
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.
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.
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.
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.