Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet talk about Apple’s new AirPods Max over-the-ear headphones. They also discuss a proposed law from Ireland that would require 30% of all streaming content to be made in Europe, something that could radically affect Apple TV+. And, Jeff Gamet explains how he broke his iPhone’s camera lens cover and how he replaced it.
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Apple 'Uniquely Positioned' to Launch 360-Degree Bundle
Apple could create a “360-degree bundle” encompassing both hardware and software, according to analysis by investors.
Apple Declines to Sign up in French Big Tech Initiative... For Now
Apple and Amazon have, for the moment, not signed up to a French initiative trying to unite Big Tech behind a set of principles.
Apple Faces France Antitrust Complaint Over Privacy Controls
Apple is facing an antitrust complaint in France over its plans to restrict trackers used in mobile advertising.
Apple Invited to Showdown EU Talks
Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, and Facebook are among the tech companies invited to partake in video talks with the EU next week, Reuters reported. It is to discuss draft rules set to be imposed on them that will be presented by Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton to Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager on December 9.
The video conference on Nov. 24 will discuss the proposed rules, which are known as the Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA). Some companies do not think the discussion will lead to changes at this late stage, people close to the companies said on condition of anonymity. The DSA will require tech companies to explain how their algorithms work and also open up their ad archives to regulators and researchers. The DMA targets online gatekeepers with a list of dos, such as sharing data with rivals and regulators, and don’ts, such as not favouring their own services. Breton has invited chief executives from about 20 companies, which also include Microsoft, Booking.com, Expedia, Trivago, DuckDuckGo, a person familiar with the matter said. It was unclear whether CEOs would take part or send senior executives.
Hands-on with HomePod mini and Big Sur, with Jeff Gamet - ACM 538
Jeff Gamet is back with Bryan Chaffin to talk about his hands-on experience with Apple’s new HomePod mini. How it sounds, how it compares with HomePod, and how it compares with Amazon’s Alexa Echo and Echo Dot. They also run over their hands-on time with macOS Big Sur.
Apple Celebrates 40 Years of its Campus in Cork, Ireland
Apple is celebrating 40-years of its campus in Cork, Ireland – the site which now serves as its European headquarters.
Apple's New Macs, the M1 Processor, and macOS Big Sur, with Jeff Gamet - ACM 537
Bryan Chaffin is joined by Jeff Gamet to dive deep into Apple’s new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini, with special attention on the Apple M1 processor that powers them. They also talk about macOS Big Sur.
Apple Outlines Support For Veterans Programs
To mark Veterans Day, Apple reinforced its backing for veterans and organizations that support them in a variety of ways.
Apple is One of The Firms Discussing Purchase of Podcast-Maker Wondery
Apple is reportedly one of the firms to have held discussions about buying independent podcast-maker Wondery.
Apple to Face Shareholder Lawsuit Over Tim Cook China Sales Comments
Apple will face a class-action lawsuit from a group of shareholders over comments Tim Cook made on an analyst call.
Former Apple Software Engineer David Shayer - BGM Interview
David Shayer worked as an Apple software engineer for 18 years. He worked on the Apple Watch, iPod, and Radar, Apple’s bug tracking system, among other projects. He was an independent Mac software developer for a decade, and clients included Apple, Microsoft, Symantec and the U.S. Navy.
David told about how he learned to program, some of which was on an Apple II and some on a Mac in the 1980s. He went on to tell me about how he was hired by Apple. Twice. The second time he worked on the iPod file system and database. In the process he learned how Apple products are designed, and that included some great stories about Steve Jobs, his design sense, and the iPod team’s interaction with Jobs. There were other fascinating Steve Jobs stories. We finished with his revealing article about how Apple OS software development works.
Media Monday, Apple Event Announcement – TMO Daily Observations 2020-11-02
Charlotte Henry and John Martellaro join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s event announcement, and the first year of TV+.
Mark Zuckerberg Alleges Apple's Privacy Protection's Will Hurt Small Firms
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg used the company’s earnings call to claim that Apple’s planned privacy protection will hit small firms.
Top Global Brand Consultancy Names Apple Brand of The Year
Consultancy firm Interbrand named Apple as it’s Best Global Brand for 2020, beating off tech rivals to claim the accolade.
Earnings and Bundles – TMO Daily Observations 2020-10-30
Charlotte Henry and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s latest earnings report, and newly released subscription options.
.73 EPS [Update]" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.macobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/aapl-stock-graph-wide.jpg" >Apple Beats Estimates with Q4 Results of $64.7B in Revenues and $0.73 EPS [Update]
Apple announced fiscal Q4 earnings on Thursday, with September quarter revenues of US$64.7 billion and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.73, both of which beat Wall Street consensus estimates.
Apple's Search Engine Situation – TMO Daily Observations 2020-10-29
Bryan Chaffin and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s possible search aspirations and what that means for your data.
EU Antitrust Chief Says Breaking up Big Tech 'Doable', But Warns Against it
Attempts to break up big tech firms, including Apple, by the EU are “doable,” albeit risky according to the bloc’s antitrust chief.
James Thomson of PCalc – TMO Daily Observations 2020-10-26
Today, James Thomson of PCalc sits down with host Kelly Guimont to chat about developing apps for Macs through (several) processor changes.
Japan’s Antitrust Regulator ‘Ready’ to Take on Apple
Japan’s antitrust regulator is just the latest in a growing number of countries tackling the business practices of Apple and its App Store.
iPhone 12, HomePod mini, and 5G, with John Kheit - ACM 536
Bryan Chaffin is joined by John Kheit to pore over Apple’s new HomePod mini, the iPhone 12 product line, and the importance of 5G.
App Store Objections and Coalitions – TMO Daily Observations 2020-09-24
Dave Hamilton and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the Coalition for App Store Fairness and new avenues for App Store disputes.
Apple One and Fitness+, Apple Watch vs. Apple Watch, with Charlotte Henry - ACM 535
Bryan Chaffin and Charlotte Henry dig into everything they love about Apple One, Apple’s new bundled services plan. They also have Apple Watch fighting Apple Watch for Charlotte’s affections, and they even have a winner!