Bryan Chaffin joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s earnings report, the stock market’s reaction, and how Watches + Headphones = Macy’s.
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Facebook Preparing to Bring Apple Antitrust Fight to Court
Facebook is preparing to bring an antitrust lawsuit against Apple to court, claim that it is abusing its position in the smartphone market.
Apple’s Wearables Business Equal to Fortune 120 Company Macy’s
During Apple’s earnings call on Wednesday, CFO Luca Maestri mentioned that Apple’s wearables business is now worth that of a Fortune 120 company.
Apple Reclaims Title of World's Most Valuable Brand
According to the Brand Finance Global 500 2021, Apple is the most valuable brand in the world for the first time since 2016.
Research Indicates Apple Has Had Its Best-Ever Quarter in India
Apple’s latest earning call will take place on Wednesday, and you can expect to hear lots about progress in India. TechCrunch reported on new research that indicated that last quarter was the company’s best-ever in the crucial market.
Apple shipped more than 1.5 million iPhone units in India in the quarter that ended in December, up 100% year-on-year, making this its best quarter in the world’s largest smartphone market to date, according to research firms Counterpoint and CyberMedia Research. Thanks to the improved sales of older generation iPhone 11, iPhone XR, iPhone 12 and the newer iPhone SE, Apple doubled its market share in India to 4% in the quarter, the research firms said. Overall, Apple shipped more than 3.2 million iPhone units in India in 2020, up 60% year-on-year, Counterpoint said. The shipment growth comes months after Apple launched its online store in the country and offered customers a wide-range of financing and upgrade options, AppleCare+, and lucrative perks such as a free set of AirPods with the purchase of iPhone 11. The company plans to open its first physical retail store in the country later this year.
Apple Celebrates Black History Month 2021 With New Apple Watch
Apple is celebrating Black History Month 2021 with a variety of content as well as a limited edition Apple Watch called Black Unity Collection.
Hardware Engineering Leader Dan Riccio to Transition to New Role, as John Ternus Steps up
Apple executive Dan Riccio is to transition into a new role at the company, to focus on as a “new project,” reporting directly to Tim Cook.
HomePod mini, Arcade, and Waiting for M-Processor Macs, with Bob LeVitus - ACM 542
Bryan Chaffin and Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus have both spent time with the HomePod mini, and they offer their thoughts on what it sounds like, where it’s useful, and who should consider it. They also talk about the value of Apple’s Arcade, especially now that it’s part of Apple One. They also talk about the power of Apple’s new M1 Macs, and discuss if people should buy Intel Macs at all any more.
This is How Seriously Apple Takes Partner Secrecy
Apple, as we all know, loves secrecy. No wonder Hyundai did a quick retreat when it confirmed talks about an Apple car. But, CNBC revealed, the burden placed on partners can go even beyond that.
One example is Corning, which supplies glass for iPhones. Apple has paid the company at least $450 million since 2017 and has highlighted it in its own press releases as an example of an American manufacturing company it supports. But its CEO said earlier this year he wasn’t comfortable talking about the relationship until Corning’s new stronger glass was mentioned during the recent iPhone 12 launch livestream. “I have to tell you that it feels not quite right to use Apple’s name out loud. I still don’t think I’ve ever done that. Inside the company, we have a codename for Apple, we never even say ‘Apple’ inside the company,” Corning CEO Wendell Weeks said on an earnings call in October. “So, if you could see me, I sound like I’m turning a little pink and I am having an anxiety attack, if I read their name out loud.”
Apple's Latest Initiative – TMO Daily Observations 2021-01-13
Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s latest announcement and Apple’s evolving stance as a corporate citizen.
Apple Announces Range of Major New Racial Equity and Justice Initiative Projects
Apple announced a collection of major projects as part of its Racial Equity and Justice Initiative aimed at challenging systemic racism and advancing racial equity across the U.S.
New Year, New Sales Records – TMO Daily Observations 2021-01-06
Charlotte Henry and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s latest press release about the (non?) hangover spending on Services.
CEO of College Futures Foundation Monica Lozano Joins Apple Board of Directors
Apple announced on Tuesday that Monica Lozano, president and CEO of College Futures Foundation, has been elected to Apple’s board of directors.
Hey Ho, Let's Go (To a New Year) – TMO Daily Observations 2020-12-31
Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry (aka Team Nightmare) join host Kelly Guimont to discuss their standout moments of 2020 and send it off properly.
Looking Back At Apple's 2020 – TMO Daily Observations 2020-12-30
Bryan Chaffin and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the year in Apple software and hardware. Tune in to see what stood out!
Apple's Success Despite Ignoring Elon Musk – TMO Daily Observations 2020-12-29
Charlotte Henry and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to chat about Apple’s success in unlikely markets after advice against it (e.g., smartphones/maps/watches).
Reuters Says Apple Car Targeted for 2024, with Possible New Battery Tech
Hot on the heels of Chinese-language Economic Daily News reporting that Apple was targeting September 2021 for release of its unannounced Apple Car, Reuters has a much more likely story saying that Apple is targeting 2024 for release of its auto entry.
Apple Car to Hit the Road in September 2021, According to Auto Supply Chain Leaks
A Chinese newspaper reported that Apple has put in orders to several Taiwanese auto parts manufacturers and plans to release its car in September of 2021.
Apple Places Supplier Wistron on Probation
Apple placed supplier Wistron on probation over the weekend following a recent outbreak of violence at one of its plants in India.
Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency, and CES and the Pandemic, with Jeff Butts - ACM 540
Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Butts dig into the world of cryptocurrency, including some of the different cryptos, how Jeff got into it, the different kinds of “mining,” and where they think it’s headed now. They also talk about the CES tradeshow and the pandemic.
Apple vs Facebook, Facebook vs Privacy – TMO Daily Observations 2020-12-17
Bryan Chaffin and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the latest back and forth between Apple and Facebook over user privacy.
Apple Hits Back at Facebook in Response to Social Media Giant's Newspaper Ads
Apple has hit back at Facebook and defended its stance on iOS privacy, following adverts in major newspapers from the social media giant.
Since 2011 Apple’s Employee Giving Program Logged 1.6 Million Volunteer Hours
Apple posted some statistics for its Employee Giving Program on Wednesday along with some new stories for 2020.
Apple Overhauls Privacy Policy, Makes it Easier to Read
Apple has redesigned its privacy policy page on Monday to make it a bit easier to read and it’s now separated into distinct, clickable sections.