We finally have the winner of our iPhone 16 Pro international giveaway! Congratulations to Oliver T., and a huge thank you to everyone who participated.
iPhone Maker Foxconn Urges China Government To Ease Zero-COVID Policy
iPhone maker Foxconn’s founder wrote a letter to the Chinese government urging it to ease COVID-19 measures.
More End-to-End Encryption and Giving the Gift of Will Smith - TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-09
Dreamlight Valley resident and TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken today to discuss Apple’s Advanced Data Protection for iCloud. What is it, who needs it, and how does one activate it? Plus – Will Smith is promoting Apple TV+. Too soon?
First US Apple Store Union to Begin Negotiations in January
The Towson, Maryland Apple Store union is set to begin its first contract negotiations in early January, reports indicate.
Will Smith is Giving Audiences Two-Months of Apple TV+ for Free
In celebration of the release of ‘Emancipation’, Will Smith took to social media to offer audiences two months of free Apple TV+.
How To Turn On Apple’s Advanced Data Protection for iCloud
Apple’s Advanced Data Protection for iCloud greatly improves your data security. Here’s how to turn the feature on.
Apple's Employee Giving Program Raises $880 Million for Organizations
Apple has officially announced that its Employee Giving program has raised $880 million over the past 11 years for various organizations.
Stronger iCloud Security, China Surprises, and Release Candidates
Stronger data protection from Apple, surprising news out of China, and a slew of OS release candidates. Plus, updated expectations.
New Holiday Savings Promotion Arrives to Apple Pay
A new holiday promotion for Apple Pay can find customers receiving various discounts and offers for several online retailers.
Apple TV+ Announces 'Hello Tomorrow!' Starring Bill Crudup
Apple TV+ has officially announced the new series “Hello Tomorrow!” starring Emmy Award winner Billy Crudup.
Twitter Blue Subscription on iPhone to Cost $11 Month Upon Relaunch
When Twitter relaunches its Blue subscription, the service will cost more on iPhone than the web. This will help Twitter recoup commissions.
FBI Unhappy With Apple’s End-To-End Encrypted iCloud Backup
The FBI expressed its deep concern about the implications’s of Apple’s upcoming end-to-end encrypted iCloud backup feature.
Super-Apps and Dreamlight Valley - TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-08
TMO writer Nick deCourville brings us two tales of fantasy: The Disney video game Dreamlight Valley is headed to the Mac, and Microsoft is considering a super-app. One of these exposes a few levels of nerd for Ken.
Apple Announces Powerful New User and Data Security Features
Coming soon to an iPhone, iPad or Mac near you, Apple has announced three new user and data security features.
Apple Delivers New Wave of OS Release Candidates
Apple has released a series of various OS Release Candidates for a variety of devices, notably iOS 16.2 and iPad OS 16.2.
French Group Files Complaint Against Apple Over Device Repairability
Reports indicate that a French environmental group is filing a complaint against Apple regarding how the company handles device repairability.
Travelin' Tim Talks TSMC
From the Observation Deck, we can see Travelin’ Tim hits Arizona, pricing changes for the App Store, and new homes for HomePod mini.
'Disney Dreamlight Valley' Arrives for Apple Mac Sillicon Users
“Disney Dreamlight Valley” is now offering early access to the game for Apple Mac Sillicon users when they purchase the “Founder’s Pack”.
Two Women Sue Apple for Illegal AirTag Tracking Incidents
Two women filed a class-action lawsuit against Apple for illegal airtag tracking incidents, calling the device an “unsafe product.”
Apple Wins Patent Battle Against AliveCor Over Heart Rate Monitoring
Apple scored a win in its patent battle against AliveCor; the USPTO reversed a previous ruling of the ITC on heart rate technology patents.
Apple TV+ Lands 10 Nominations at 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards
Apple TV+ has announced that the streaming service has received 10 nominations across six series at the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards.
Pricing Tools for Developers and Things We Didn't See Coming - TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-07
Longtime Apple podcaster Adam Christianson joins Ken to kick around the pricing tools Apple’s opening for developers. Plus – with close to 40-years combined of Apple news under their belts, Adam and Ken talk about what they did not see coming, and what they look forward to seeing.
Apple CEO Tim Cook Says Chips Can Soon Be Stamped ‘Made in America’
Speaking at an event in Arizona, Apple CEO Tim Cook said the tech giant’s chips will soon be able to be labeled as “Made in America.”
Microsoft Looking Into 'Super App' to Directly Compete with Apple and Google in Search Engine Markets
Reports indicate that Microsoft may develop a “super app” that would compete in the search engine market alongside Google and Apple.
Get Your Crunchyroll Anime Fix on Your Mac
Anime fans flock to Crunchyroll from their iPhones and iPads, but you can enjoy the streaming service on your Mac, too.