Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss right-to-repair battles happening on a new front, and how your iPhone could benefit.
The Mac Observer Show
The Mac Observer Show is coming your way! Hosted by Ken Ray, it’s a different thing than we’ve done before. Not day-to-day news this time. The Mac Observer Show looks at a range of topics with a range of guests. Silicon Valley insiders, experts in various parts of Apple’s business, people knowledgable in other parts of tech… We’re talking AI and foldable iPhones and accessibility and Apple Retail and Apple Vision Pro and so much more.
The Mac Observer Show – every Friday on YouTube, wherever you get podcasts and of course – MacObserver.com.
Episodes
Your iPhone Could Take MasterCard – TMO Daily Observations 2022-02-01
Charlotte Henry and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss reports that your iPhone could also double as a credit card terminal.
Peloton and Apple Don't Sit in a Tree – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-31
Charlotte Henry and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s relationship with Peloton, and how it could/should evolve.
Security Friday: Not Entirely Bad News – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-28
Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news and updates, including fixes and a tip for passwords on iOS.
Thursdays with Bob: Secret iPhone Features – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-27
Dr Mac joins host Kelly Guimont to share a few things he has (re)discovered his iPhone can do and how his life is better as a result.
Ged Maheux of Iconfactory – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-26
Ged Maheux of Iconfactory joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss iCloud syncing problems and how Iconfactory is addressing them.
Mac Accessory Picks – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-25
Jeff Butts joins host Kelly Guimont to share some Mac accessories (Maccessories?) for both desktop and laptop users.
Apple Retail and Corporate Updates – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-24
Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss changes to the rules around visiting UK Apple Stores and the new “new” head of PR.
Security Friday: This Week in (Sad) Data Breaches – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-21
Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss a Safari data leak, encrypted messaging, and as always, a new data breach.
Thursdays with Bob: Modes of Focus – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-20
Bob “Dr Mac” LeVitus joins Kelly to talk about how you can use the new Focus Modes to make your devices work harder for you. (And before you ask, yes Kelly wanted to call today’s “Depeche (Focus) Mode.”)
5G vs Airplane Radar – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-19
Jeff Butts joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the latest in the battle between air traffic and 5G network expansion.
Microsoft's Shopping Spree – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-18
Charlotte Henry and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Microsoft purchasing Activision Blizzard and try to imagine 68 billion dollars.
Accessory Picks for iPhones – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-17
Jeff Butts and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss some MagSafe accessories for your iPhone, and a couple of case picks.
Information Superhighway...to Hell – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-14
Andrew Orr and Kelly Guimont discuss the latest security news including a happy headline, a practical tip, and an uplifting sendoff to the weekend.
Beats Pill Gets Popped – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-13
Charlotte Henry and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the end of the Beats Pill+ and speculate wildly about future product names.
Private Relay and Unified Messaging – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-12
Andrew Orr and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss an issue with iCloud Private Relay and the future of messaging on mobile devices.
Apple Series, Services, and Sports – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-11
Charlotte Henry and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s announcements about services and TV+ possibly broadcasting sports.
Fifteen Years of iPhone – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-10
Charlotte Henry and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss a decade and a half of iPhone and how the landscape has changed.
Security Friday: Smart Home Practical Tips – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-07
Andrew Orr and host Kelly Guimont chat about Security Friday news and updates, including tips on keeping your smart home gear safe and secure.
Thursdays with Bob: Resolutions and Reader Mail – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-06
Bob LeVitus joins host Kelly Guimont to share some feedback from the “Dear Dr Mac Mailbag” and offer some resolution inspiration.
Team Nightmare, CES, and Tips – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-05
Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss some CES announcements and a couple of tips for iPhone users.
Smart Home Tips and CES Announcements – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-04
Jeff Butts joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss smart home CES announcements and a tip for devices that aren’t officially supported by HomeKit.
The Mac Observer Evolves – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-03
Bryan Chaffin, Dave Hamilton, and Serhat Kurt join host Kelly Guimont to discuss changes at TMO and look ahead to the future.
Thursdays with Bob: Make Mine Monterey – TMO Daily Observations 2021-12-30
Dr Mac joins Kelly to talk about upgrading to Monterey, factors you’ll need to consider, and some general upgrade advice.