Evercore’s still way positive on Apple, negative zero-COVID in China and fighting union with “union.” That’s today’s Observation Deck.
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Big App Store Changes On the Horizon for EU
Another downer note on iPhone sales, little worry over the EU and the App Store, and the next round of OS betas is already rolling.
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.
Your Weekend Gift Shopping List at Amazon, For Your Loved Ones and Maybe You, Too
Heading into the weekend, what’s your gift shopping list look like? Maybe these deals at Amazon will help you save some money.
AI Generates 'Interview' Between Steve Jobs and Joe Rogan Thanks to New Podcast
A new website known as Podcast.ai has posted an “interview” between Joe Rogan and Steve Jobs that was created using AI.
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.
'Pokémon UNITE' Celebrates Its First Anniversary with New Features and Surprises
“Pokémon UNITE” is celebrating its first anniversary. To do that, the game is offering players a series of challenges, features and more.
Review: iPhone 12 Leather Case Provides Elegance and Protection (Journey)
Today we’re looking at Journey Leather Cases for the iPhone 12. Priced at $39.99, the cases are a nice alternative to Apple’s.
Review: WM820 TikMic Wireless Microphone System (Maono)
Today we are looking at the Maono WM820 TikMic Wireless Microphone System. The product is good for content creators and teachers.
Snap Developing Paid Subscription Service Called Snapchat Plus
Reports indicate that Snap is doing internal testing of a new paid-subscription service called Snapchat Plus. The new service will provide new features and options for paying users.
Hyundai, BYD Vehicles To Add iOS Wallet Digital Car Key Support
Changes to an iOS configuration file point to more automakers adding support for Apple’s digital car key feature.
Shot on iPhone 13 Pro Short Film "Life is But a Dream"
An Apple-commissioned short, shot on an iPhone 13 Pro, has been released, as well as a clip showing how it was made.
'BackPack' iMac Shelf Can Hold Accessories on Your Stand
Twelve South has a new BackPack iMac shelf. It comes in different colors to match your device so you can display accessories
Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters Rock Out With The Fraggles
Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters joined with the Fraggles for a new song as part of the Apple TV+ reboot of the Jim Henson series.
Nomad Helps You Get the Gift You Wanted
Now that you’ve got a new iPhone or Apple Watch, you’ll want some stylish accessories. Nomad’s “Get the Gift You Wanted” sale has the goods.
Check Out Schlage’s Upcoming Home Key Smart Lock
Leaked product details from a home improvement retailer give us our first look at what may be the first Home Key smart lock.
Consortium Finalizes Digital Key Release 3.0 for Devices Like iPhone
The Car Connectivity Consortium has published its Digital Key Release 3.0 specification to enable keyless access to supported vehicles.
AWS is Bringing M1 Mac Instances to EC2 Cloud
Amazon announced on Thursday that it’s bringing M1 Mac mini instances to the Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2).
TwelveSouth Offers Up to 75% Off for Black Friday
Whether you want a wireless charger, Apple Watch ActionBand, or a new iPhone case, TwelveSouth’s Black Friday sale has a deal for you.
HaaS: Hay as a Service – Mac Geek Gab 876
Listen as John and Dave share your Quick Tips about Safari Picture-in-Picture, the caveats of Finder’s Drag and Drop, Apple Remotes, and more. Lots of suggestions and ideas about note-taking and idea capturing on-the-go in the episode, many of them from y’all! Then your two favorite geeks even have time to answer a few questions, including a clever workaround for blocking SMS spam. Plus… HaaS folks! It’s gonna be big! Or at least amusing. Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things!
Geek Challenges and Cool Stuff Found — Mac Geek Gab 865
Sometimes there are those problems that just don’t have easy solutions…and that’s when things get fun! Geek Challenges mean you get to join in the fun of helping find the answers. Listen as John and Dave share some of their more troubling troublehooting experiences plus, of course, some Cool Stuff Found to round it all out. Press play and learn five new things!
Review: MPOW M30 True Wireless Earbuds
The MPOW M30 Wireless Earbuds are very good, very useable, and perfectly listenable, low-cost as AirPods alternatives.
Recreate Ted Lasso Biscuits With ‘Binging With Babish’
I watch a lot of cooking shows and one of my favorites is “Binging With Babish.” This week his newest video is recreating the biscuits from “Ted Lasso” on Apple TV+. “Ted Lasso’s optimistic, unflappable energy didn’t just win over the hearts of the footballers he coached; this past year, audiences everywhere were swept up in his Kansas City charm. Now his crumbly, buttery shortbread biscuits can win you over no matter what scumbag ex-husband’s reputation you seek to sabotage, thanks to this simple-but-loving recipe.”
iOS 14.4, iPadOS 14.4 Developer Beta 2 Ready to Download
Apple has released the second developer betas of iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4. It includes a new interaction with iPhone and HomePod mini.