Want a positive spin on the current quarter? Ken tries to convince TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts how great things will look for Apple in Q1FY24 – provided nothing goes wrong. Also – Android is getting one communications app to rule them all (and ditch the green text bubbles). Jeff fills us in on Sunbird.
Opening an Apple Card This Holiday Season Can Net 5% Back on Apple Purchases
A new holiday promotion for the Apple Card finds new applicants receiving 5% cash back on select Apple purchases.
Concerns in China and More On the Terrible Craziness That Is Twitter These Days
Apple and China news, high crazy by tweet, and tweaking Apple’s Crash Detection. Those are the sorts of things we’re noticing from the Observation Deck today.
Google Doodle Allows Users to Create Their Own Game to Celebrate Life of Developer Jerry Lawson
A new Google Doodle now allows users to create their own games in celebration of the life and work of developer Jerry Lawson.
Sunbird App Will Bring iMessage to Android, Ending Blue Bubble vs Green Bubble Bullying
The upcoming Sunbird app for Android will finally bring iMessage to those devices easily and quickly, hopefully ending blue bubble envy.
Apple Exec John Stauffer Leaves Company to Join Online Platform Roblox
Reports indicate that longtime Apple exec John Stauffer is leaving the company to take on a VP of engineering role at Roblox.
Apple Marks World AIDS Day By Highlighting Its Range of (PRODUCT) RED Offerings
Apple is marking World AIDS Day by highlighting its (PRODUCT) RED devices and accessories in its physical retail stores and online stores.
Facebook and Spotify CEOs Lash Out Over Apple's App Store Policies
Facebook and Spotify CEOs slammed Apple’s App Store policies, saying it’s not a good place to be and Apple seemingly gives only the illusion of control.
Apple Original Films Hosts Hollywood Premiere of Will Smith's 'Emancipation'
Apple TV+ has officially held the Hollywood premiere of Will Smith’s ‘Emancipation’ at The Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles.
Music and Video Wrapped and Replayed - TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-01
Year’s end can mean only one thing: War between Spotify and Apple Music. Nick deCourville joins Ken to talk about the end of the year music recaps Wrapped and Replay. Plus – New old content is officially “Included with Apple TV+,” and Will Smith does PR for “Emancipation”
San Francisco Police Department Robots Can Use Deadly Force, Exempt From Asimov’s Laws of Robotics
RoboCop apparently taught San Francisco nothing, as police officials can now deploy robots to use deadly force against dangerous suspects.
Tim Cook and Elon Musk Stroll Around the Duck Pond at Apple HQ
Days after declaring war on Apple, Twitter’s Elon Musk has thanked Tim Cook for a tour of the Cupertino-based tech giant’s HQ.
Apple Releases iOS 16.1.2 with Security Fixes and Crash Detection Optimization
Apple has released an iOS 16.1.2 update for the iPhone that brings security fixes as well as Crash Detection optimization.
Spotify's 2022 Wrapped Experience is Here, Features New Personality Test and More
Spotify has officially announced the release of its 2022 Wrapped experience, including a new “Personality Test” and more.
Apple and Others Face Lawsuits Following Fatal Hingham Crash
Following the deadly crash into the Derby Street Apple Store in Hingham, Massachusetts, two victims have filed lawsuits.
Lost, Not Deferred, iPhone 14 Sales, Settled Lawsuits and Then Good News
A troubling prediction for iPhone 14 Pros, good news for Apple on the smartwatch front, and a surprising PR move for Apple TV+. These are the sorts of things we see from the Observation Deck today.
Court Grants Apple’s $50M Settlement Offer in Butterfly Keyboard Lawsuit
A U.S. court has granted preliminary approval to Apple’s $50 million settlement offer in the butterfly keyboard lawsuit.
New 'The Greatest' Video Highlights Accessibility Features in Apple Products
A new video from Apple, simply titled “The Greatest” highlights the accessibility features found across the companies’ devices.
Apple's Crash Detection Feature Triggers Uptick in Accidental Emergency Calls from Skiiers
Apple’s Crash Detection feature on iPhone and Apple Watch have been triggering more accidental emergency calls.
Apple TV+ Gives First Look at Original Series 'Shrinking' Starring Jason Segel and Harrison Ford
Apple TV+ has unveiled a first look teaser trailer for the new original series “Shrinking” arriving from the people behind “Ted Lasso”.
Report: Global Smartwatch Shipment Grows By 30% In 3Q22, Apple Watch Takes 50% of Total Shipments
Global smartwatch shipment grew by 30% YoY in 3Q22 as India becomes the biggest smartwatch market for the first time.
Our Security and Smartphone Futures - TMO Daily Observations 2022-11-30
Mac Geek Gab co-host Dave Hamilton is really excited about Rapid Security Response coming in iOS 16.2. Ken is as well, though he seems argumentative about it anyway. Also – societal norms around smartphones are still being hammered out, in Dave’s estimation. He’ll drive a conversation about those.
Twitter Under Elon Musk Seems to Value Free Speech More Than Truth
Twitter owner Elon Musk has taken aim at Apple, calling it opposed to free speech after it put the brakes on ad campaigns on the platform.
Apple Unveils New Retail Store Arriving to American Dream Mall in New Jersey
Apple has announced a new retail store opening Dec. 3 within the American Dream mall in New Jersey, the second largest mall in America.