Some iPhone news, a look at holiday shopping and Apple, and some “Spirited” offerings from Apple TV+. That’s from today’s Observation Deck.
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Tim Cook Says Apple Still Hiring, Just Being ‘Very Deliberate’ About It
In an interview with CBS Mornings, CEO Tim Cook stresses that Apple is still hiring, but is being more deliberate and cautious about it.
Apple May Start Using U.S. Made Chips as Manufacturer TSMC Potentially Building Second Arizona Plant
Reports indicate that Apple may start using U.S. made chips, as chipmaker TSMC is looking into building a second plant in Arizona.
Two Tales of Apple and China, Artistic Beats Earbuds and Using Apple Pay at the Grocery Store
A trimmed target for Apple, two tales of Apple and China, and my grocery store is finally getting Apple Pay.
Developers Find Apple May Be Tracking User Data on App Store Through iOS
Reports indicate that Apple may be tracking what a users taps on and interacts with in the official App Store, sending the data to Cupertino.
Lockdowns in Zhengzhou, Cupertino's Freezing, and Stinking Synergy
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.
NovaPlus Launches A8 Duo Stylus Pen Designed for iPad, Offers Features at an Affordable Price
NovaPlus is launching the new A8 Duo Stylus, offering an alternative to the Apple Pencil with plenty of features and an affordable price.
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.
tvOS 16.2 Beta Features Siri Voice Recognition for Multiple Users
Reports indicate that the new developer beta of tvOS 16.2 now introduces Siri voice recognition for multiple users.
5 Gift Ideas for the Work-From-Home Folks on Your Shopping List
Give the work-from-home folks on your shopping list the perfect gift, whether it’s better productivity or amazing earbuds.
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.
New watchOS 9.1 Setting Can Greatly Extend Battery Life for Apple Watch Users, Up to 60 Hours for Apple Watch Ultra
A new setting found in the watchOS 9.1 update can greatly extend the battery life of an Apple Watch, notably, the Apple Watch Ultra.
Omni Group Brings Wave of App Updates to its Products Featuring Support for macOS Ventura and iPadOS 16
Today Omni Group has announced updates across a variety of its apps to help support both macOS Ventura and iPadOS 16.
Use the iOS 16.1 Live Activities Feature In These Apps
As of iOS 16.1, app developers can add Live Activities to customize your Lock Screen. We’ve gathered a list of apps offering that feature.
[U: Now Available on Apple Online Store] Level Lock+ Will Offer Apple Home Key Support
Despite confusing reports to the contrary, the Level Lock+ does support Apple Home Key technology and is available now in select stores.
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.
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 Watch Ultra Isn't in Short Supply, But Apple Watch Bands Experiencing Shipping Delays
Mark Gurman’s recent “Power On” newsletter suggest that Apple Watch Ultra bands are experiencing delays through Apple’s Online Stores.
Discounts on Apple Watch 8, iPad mini and the Accessories You Need
They may be almost gone, but there are still a handful of discounts on Apple Watch Series 8. We’ve found several other good deals, too.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Sits for Interview, Discusses Apple and the Future of the Metaverse
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg did an interview with “The Verge”, discussing a variety of topics such as Apple and the Metaverse.
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+.
A LEGO Foosball Table You Can Actually Play Debuts Nov. 1
If you want a foosball table you can build yourself, brick by brick, LEGO has one for you, debuting just in time for the holidays.
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.
Observing the 11th Anniversary of the Passing of Steve Jobs: Celebrating a Legacy
Today is the 11th anniversary of Steve Jobs, and we at “TMO” are taking a brief look into those that are celebrating his legacy.