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How Tim Cook Transformed Apple
Almost whatever way you cut it, financially Apple has reached new heights under the leadership of Tim Cook. Bloomberg Businessweek week on how he transformed the company.
In many ways, Cook is now applying the lessons Apple learned building its China manufacturing network to other parts of the business. Its operational prowess has enabled it to churn out more product permutations and accessories. And just as Apple uses its awesome buying power to extract concessions from suppliers, it’s now using its control over an equally impressive digital supply chain, which includes the company’s own subscription services, as well as third-party apps, to generate greater revenue from customers and software developers. In an October report on the tech industry, the House antitrust subcommittee said this influence of its App Store amounted to “monopoly power” and recommended that regulators step in.
Here’s What Phone Carrier ‘Visible’ Has Been Up To Lately
On Tuesday, prepaid carrier Visible shared details about the features it has added lately to its service in an email to customers.
Study Shows Apple Watch Could Predict COVID-19 Before Testing
A study from Mount Sinai researchers found that an Apple Watch could predict a diagnosis of COVID-19 up to a week before testing.
Wistron Plant in India Reopening After Violence, Says Apple
A Wistron plant in India is restarting its operations, Apple announced, after it closed following an outbreak of violence there.
Adobe Adds Document Collaboration to Photoshop, Illustrator, Fresco
Adobe announced on Tuesday new document collaborations for Photoshop, Illustrator, and Fresco.
The Invite to Edit feature in Photoshop, Illustrator, and Fresco allows asynchronous editing on all surfaces across the desktop, iPad, and iPhone (Fresco). Now collaborators can edit a shared cloud document, one at a time. Just save your. PSD or. AI files as cloud documents and send invitations for others to edit them. You can also edit files that have been shared with you. In addition, you can access your shared cloud documents on assets.adobe.com and the Creative Cloud Desktop app.
Twelve South Launches ‘SurfaceSnap’ Cable Organizer
Twelve South has introduced a new product on Tuesday. It’s called SurfaceSnap and it uses genuine leather bands with button snaps to organize your cables.
Apple TV+ Films and Actors Receive Critics Choice Awards Nominations
Apple TV+ has received multiple film nominations for the Critics Choice Awards, on top of the previously announced series nominations.
Awards Season for Apple TV+ - Media+
It’s awards season and, thanks mostly to ‘Ted Lasso’, Apple TV+ is heavily involved. Host Charlotte Henry and The Mac Observer’s Editor-in-Chief Bryan Chaffin get dressed up and walk down the red carpet to take a closer look.
Apple Supplier Dialog Semiconductor Taken Over by Renesas Electronics in US$6 Billion Deal
Apple supplier Dialog Semiconductor is being taken over by Japanese Firm Renesas Electronics, AppleInsider reported. The deal involving the UK chip-maker is worth US$6 billion.
This includes its business in power management, charging and power conversion, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth LE, as well as its expertise in mixed-signal integrated circuits. It is said by the companies that Dialog’s attributes will complement and expand Renesas’ existing portfolio of products. “Dialog has a strong culture of innovation along with excellent customer relationships and serves fast growing areas including IoT, industrial, and automotive,” said Renesas president and CEO Hidetoshi Shibata in a statement. “By bringing Dialog’s talented team and expertise into Renesas, together, we will accelerate innovation for customers and create sustainable value for our shareholders.” The offer value is based on Renesas paying 67.50 euro ($81.17) per share, representing a 20.3% premium over Dialog’s closing price on February 5.
Dan Riccio Leading Work on Apple's AR, VR Headsets
Apple executive Dan Riccio is leading work on Apple’s AR and VR headsets, having stood down as the firm’s head of hardware engineering.
Apple Warned to Include its own Apps in App Tracking Transparency
Europe antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager warned Apple to give equal treatment to all apps, including its own, for the upcoming App Tracking Transparency feature.
'Ted Lasso', 'On The Rocks', Jennifer Aniston Receive AARP Movies For Grownups Awards Nominations
Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso, On The Rocks, Bill Murray, and Jennifer Aniston have all been nominated for the AARP Movies for Grownups Awards.
Project Titan Speculation, Headset Chat – TMO Daily Observations 2021-02-08
Charlotte Henry and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the latest phase of Project Titan news, and some headset speculation.
Apple Orders Kid Series ‘Jane’ Inspired by Jane Goodall
Apple has given a straight-to-series order for “Jane” a series for kids from Emmy Award winner J.J. Johnson, Sinking Ship Entertainment and the Jane Goodall Institute.
Hyundai and Kia Say Apple Car Talks Not Happening
After a recent flurry of stories, Hyundai and its affiliate Kia have denied that they are in talks to collaborate on the Apple Car.
[Updated] iPhone Weather App Now Showing Next-Hour Snow, as Well as Precipitation, Information in UK
Next-hour precipitation and snow information is available in the iPhone Weather app for users in the UK, Ireland, and other places in Europe.
Mountain Dew vs. iPhone and More Fun Stories — Mac Geek Gab 856
Spoiler alert: Sometimes the Mountain Dew wins, folks, but you knew that already. That’s OK, this episode is chock full of Cool Stuff Found, Quick Tips, plus your questions answered about all sorts of issues. Listen as John and Dave — your two favorite geeks — take you on this ride so you can learn at least five new things!
Which of the Most Popular Apps Have Native Support For Apple Silicon?
Apple silicon has been available to consumers for two months now. AppleInsider has a good rundown of the state-of-play, and how many apps have native support for the M1 chip.
So to take a snapshot of how the transition from Intel to ARM is going, AppleInsider drew up a list of 100 major Mac apps. Our list does include ones that are niche but very important in their field — such as the screenwriting app Final Draft… It also includes a range of more technical utilities, plus the kind of general purpose apps that a large number of Mac users have. For each app, we contacted developers, we checked out support groups, and we listed apps as either having native M1 support or not. When an app had native support in beta, we counted that as it at least means the support is coming. Where it was not possible to prove that there was even official beta M1 support, we took that as a no. As of February 5, 2021, the list of 100 apps showed 53 that had native M1 support to at least some degree. And therefore 47 that did not.
Security Friday: App Tracking Transparency and More – TMO Daily Observations 2021-02-05
Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news and updates, and explains Private Click Measurement and why it matters.
Homebrew M1 Support Announced in Version 3.0.0
Homebrew announced a new 3.0.0 of the package manager on Friday. Its most significant change adds support for M1 Macs.
'The Snoopy Show' and 'Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown' Now on Apple TV+
The Snoopy Show has arrived on Apple TV+, and Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown is the latest Peanuts special available on the service.
M. Night Shyamalan Discusses His Influences And 'Servant'
In a video released by Apple, M. Night Shyamalan reflects on his career and influences. He discusses the role of his father, growing up with George Lucas and Steven Spielberg movies, and then going back to the likes of Stanley Kubrick and Alfred Hitchcock. He also details how this helped shape the Apple TV+ series Servant.
iOS 14.5 and watchOS 7.4 Let You Unlock iPhone Using Face ID Whilst Wearing a Mask
New iOS 14.5 and watchOS 7.4 betas indicates Apple may be about to make it easier to unlock your iPhone with Face ID whilst wearing a mask.
Award Nominations, Corporate Sanctioned Shade – TMO Daily Observations 2021-02-04
Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to chat Apple’s latest TV+ nominations and what Apple means when they talk about privacy (it’s Facebook).