http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/features/apple_context_machine/ en The Mac Observer Copyright 2009 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:06:49 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Facm_193_microsofts_nook_move_tablets_amazon_tv_shows%2F&seed_title=ACM+193%3A+Microsoft%26%238217%3Bs+Nook+Move%2C+Tablets%2C+Amazon+TV+Shows http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm_193_microsofts_nook_move_tablets_amazon_tv_shows/ Microsoft is investing over $300 million in Barnes & Noble’s Nook ebook reader business, Apple’s iPad snagged nearly 70 percent of the tablet market, and Amazon wants you to watch its TV shows. Jeff and Bryan are back with their thoughts on all those topics — plus a few random ideas thrown in for good measure — on yet another Apple Context Machine. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Thu, 03 May 2012 20:03:30 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Facm_192_q2_earnings_refrigerator_toasters_wwdc%2F&seed_title=ACM+192%3A+Q2+Earnings%2C+Refrigerator+Toasters+%26amp%3B+WWDC http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm_192_q2_earnings_refrigerator_toasters_wwdc/ Jeff and Bryan are back with a new Apple Context Machine where they talk about Apple’s record breaking second quarter earnings report, Tim Cook’s take on combination refrigerator toasters, and the just announced — and already sold out — Worldwide Developers Conference. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:15:22 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Facm_191_halloween_special_a_world_without_apple%2F&seed_title=ACM+191%3A+Halloween+Special+-+A+World+without+Apple http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm_191_halloween_special_a_world_without_apple/ In the special Halloween edition of the Apple Context Machine Jeff and Bryan jump into an alternate timeline where Apple never existed to take a look at what our lives might be like without the computing revolution that Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak started over 30 years ago. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Mon, 31 Oct 2011 08:40:58 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Facm_190_for_the_love_of_tablets_and_smartphones%2F&seed_title=ACM+190%3A+For+the+Love+of+Tablets+%26amp%3B+Smartphones http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm_190_for_the_love_of_tablets_and_smartphones/ Amazon looks ready to get into the tablet game, Verizon risks Apple’s wrath by throwing Samsung a little legal love — and speaking of love, it seems Android users don’t have much for their phones. As always, Jeff and Bryan have their own thoughts on what it all means. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:49:55 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fsamsung_seeks_dutch_ipad_iphone_injunction_using_frand_patents%2F&seed_title=Samsung+Seeks+Dutch+iPad%2C+iPhone+Injunction+Using+FRAND+Patents http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/samsung_seeks_dutch_ipad_iphone_injunction_using_frand_patents/ Samsung has asked a district court in The Netherlands for an injunction on all of Apple’s products that utilize a 3G wireless connection banning them from being imported into the country on the basis that they violate four patents. In an interesting twist in the growing patent war between the two companies, the four patents all been deemed “essential patents” That Samsung is required to license to any and all comers under so-called FRAND terms.  News, Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast, iObserver Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:16:10 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Facm_189_the_mobile_markets_crazy_roller_coaster_ride%2F&seed_title=ACM+189%3A+The+Mobile+Market%26%238217%3Bs+Crazy+Roller+Coaster+Ride http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm_189_the_mobile_markets_crazy_roller_coaster_ride/ The mobile marketspace shifted dramatically around Apple this week with two surprise announcements: Google bought Morotola Mobility, and HP is killing the TouchPad and throwing the future of webOS into doubt. That’s plenty to keep Bryan and Jeff busy for this week’s podcast. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast, iObserver, iPhone, iOS, iPad Fri, 19 Aug 2011 19:55:15 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Facm188_idc_iphone_projections_fun_with_dell%2F&seed_title=ACM188%3A+IDC+iPhone+Projections+%26amp%3B+Fun+With+Dell http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm188_idc_iphone_projections_fun_with_dell/ IDC is projecting that Windows Phone 7 is going to become bigger than iPhone by 2015, but Jeff and Bryan don’t think so. They also have some fun at Dell’s expense with some comments from the company about the iPad failing in the enterprise space.  Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:41:06 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Facm_187_ipad_2_xoom_too%2F&seed_title=ACM+187%3A+iPad+2+%26amp%3B+Xoom%2C+Too http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm_187_ipad_2_xoom_too/ Apple released the iPad 2 just a few days ago, so this week we’re going to talk about the new tablet, launch day lines, and more. Motorola is hoping to Xoom up and take some tablet market share from Apple, so we just have to talk about that, too. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:43:22 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Facm_186_macbook_pros_shareholders_and_new_ipads%2F&seed_title=ACM+186%3A+MacBook+Pros%2C+Shareholders%2C+and+new+iPads http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm_186_macbook_pros_shareholders_and_new_ipads/ Apple’s new MacBook Pros are out, the company seems to be opening up to security experts, it’s annual shareholder meeting time again, and we’re just days away from the second generation iPad introduction. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:06:20 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Facm_185_macworld_expo_2011_wrap_up%2F&seed_title=ACM+185%3A+Macworld+Expo+2011+Wrap+Up+-+Products+%26amp%3B+People http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm_185_macworld_expo_2011_wrap_up/ With Macworld Expo 2011 only days behind us, Jeff and Bryan take a look at some of the products they enjoyed seeing, and dive into their impressions on the show, vendors, and sessions. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast, Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo Mon, 31 Jan 2011 22:54:17 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Facm_184_jeff_bryans_christmas_wish_list_for_apple%2F&seed_title=ACM+184%3A+Jeff+%26amp%3B+Bryan%26%238217%3Bs+Christmas+Wish+List+for+Apple http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm_184_jeff_bryans_christmas_wish_list_for_apple/ In this special episode of The Apple Context Machine, Jeff and Bryan present Santa Claus with their Wish List for the holidays this year, including opening up the App Store (just a little), Light Peak for Macs, and a wish that Apple buy Dropbox.  Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Sun, 26 Dec 2010 06:48:59 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Facm_183_microsoft_and_mobile_gaming_ping_and_holiday_gifts%2F&seed_title=ACM+183%3A+Microsoft+%26amp%3B+Mobile+Gaming%2C+Ping%2C+Holiday+Gifts http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm_183_microsoft_and_mobile_gaming_ping_and_holiday_gifts/ Microsoft doesn’t want to lose the mobile gaming market without a fight, Ping gets a Context Machine checkup, and Jeff and Bryan have a few holiday gift ideas, too. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Tue, 14 Dec 2010 15:03:04 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Facm_182_ipads_whole_widgets_loyal_iphone_owners%2F&seed_title=ACM+182%3A+iPads%2C+Whole+Widgets%2C+%26amp%3B+Loyal+iPhone+Owners http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm_182_ipads_whole_widgets_loyal_iphone_owners/ In this episode of The Apple Context Machine podcast, Jeff and Bryan talk about the success of the iPad, analyst recognition of the Whole Widget business model, and a study that found that iPhone users were far more loyal to iOS than other smartphone users are about their own OS. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:53:31 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Facm_181_the_five_spookiest_moments_in_apple_history%2F&seed_title=ACM+181%3A+The+Five+Spookiest+Moments+in+Apple+History http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm_181_the_five_spookiest_moments_in_apple_history/ In the special Halloween edition of the Apple Context Machine Jeff and Bryan count down the top five spookiest moments in Apple’s history. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Sun, 31 Oct 2010 03:50:11 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Facm_180_macbook_air_mac_app_store_att_vs._verizon%2F&seed_title=ACM+180%3A+MacBook+Air%2C+Mac+App+Store%2C+%26amp%3B+AT%26amp%3BT+vs.+Verizon http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm_180_macbook_air_mac_app_store_att_vs._verizon/ Apple updated the MacBook Air and lost its hard drive in the process, the App Store is coming to the Mac, and AT&T is scooping up new customers faster than Verizon. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:41:52 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Facm_179_eric_schmidt_on_google_apple_rims_playbook%2F&seed_title=ACM+179%3A+Eric+Schmidt+on+Google%2FApple+%26amp%3B+RIM%26%238217%3Bs+PlayBook http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm_179_eric_schmidt_on_google_apple_rims_playbook/ In this episode of The Apple Context Machine, Jeff and Bryan talk about Eric Schmidt defining his company by describing Apple, the future of Web apps, and Research In Motion’s PlayBook. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Thu, 30 Sep 2010 23:41:18 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Facm_178_iad_cell_phone_wars_and_ping%2F&seed_title=ACM+178%3A+iAd%2C+Cell+Phone+Wars%2C+%26amp%3B+Ping http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm_178_iad_cell_phone_wars_and_ping/ Yahoo! is sure Apple’s iAd program is doomed to fail, Europe’s cell service providers are tired of Apple and Google horning in on their territory, and Apple has a new music social network. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Thu, 23 Sep 2010 19:24:35 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Facm_177_jailbreaking_iphone_death_knell%2F&seed_title=ACM+177%3A+Jailbreaking%2C+iPhone+Death+Knell+%26amp%3B+iPad+Productivity http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm_177_jailbreaking_iphone_death_knell/ China Unicom is in the jailbreaking business, Bryan has some new Apple Death Knell fodder, and one of our listeners calls us to task over our take on the iPad. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:45:31 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Facm_176_mini_ipads_the_riaa_asustek_sales_woes%2F&seed_title=ACM+176%3A+Mini+iPads%2C+the+RIAA%2C+Asustek+Sales+Woes http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm_176_mini_ipads_the_riaa_asustek_sales_woes/ The rumor mill says Apple is working on a mini iPad, the RIAA thinks you need to listen to FM radio on your iPhone, and Asustek blames Apple’s iPad for its slow netbook sales. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:59:48 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Facm_175_steve_ballmer_new_macs_revolutionary_mac_os_x_10.7_feature%2F&seed_title=ACM+175%3A+Steve+Ballmer%2C+New+Macs%2C+%26amp%3B+Revolutionary+Mac+OS+X+10.7+Feature http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm_175_steve_ballmer_new_macs_revolutionary_mac_os_x_10.7_feature/ In this installment of The Apple Context Machine podcast, Jeff and Bryan talk about Steve Ballmer wanting to compete with the iPad, Apple’s new Mac lineup, and the revolutionary new feature in Mac OS X 10.7 hinted at in an Apple job posting. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Sat, 31 Jul 2010 22:05:08 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Facm_174_indias_tablet_iphone_4_overview%2F&seed_title=ACM+174%3A+India%26%238217%3Bs+Tablet%2C+iPhone+4+Overview http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm_174_indias_tablet_iphone_4_overview/ In this special edition of the Apple Context Machine we take a look at India’s $35 tablet computer and offer our bird’s eye view of Apple’s iPhone 4. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:48:40 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Facm_173_iphone_sales_summer_camp_hulu_plus_and_the_porn_industry%2F&seed_title=ACM+173%3A+iPhone+Sales%2C+Summer+Camp%2C+Hulu+Plus+%26amp%3B+the+Porn+Industry http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm_173_iphone_sales_summer_camp_hulu_plus_and_the_porn_industry/ iPhone 4 sales have already topped 1.7 million, Hulu is launching an iPad subscription service, Steve Jobs is going to summer camp, and the porn industry delt Flash a blow. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:39:10 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Facm_172_jeff_bryan_take_a_special_look_at_the_iphone_4%2F&seed_title=ACM+172%3A+Jeff+%26amp%3B+Bryan+Take+a+Special+Look+at+the+iPhone+4 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm_172_jeff_bryan_take_a_special_look_at_the_iphone_4/ Jeff and Bryan dive into the iPhone 4 launch, weekend sales, features and issues in a special Apple Context Machine. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast, iObserver, iPhone Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:07:51 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Facm_171_ipad_sales_apples_market_cap_and_networks_resisting_the_ipad%2F&seed_title=ACM+171%3A+iPad+Sales%2C+Apple%26%238217%3Bs+Market+Cap+%26amp%3B+Networks+Resisting+the+iPad http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm_171_ipad_sales_apples_market_cap_and_networks_resisting_the_ipad/ iPad sales topped the two million mark in less than 60 days, Apple’s market cap is bigger than Microsoft’s, and several TV networks aren’t exactly excited about streaming shows to the iPad. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Mon, 31 May 2010 23:52:55 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Facm_170_ebook_readers_google_as_savior_and_dells_streak%2F&seed_title=ACM+170%3A+Ebook+Readers%2C+Google+as+Savior%2C+%26amp%3B+Dell%26%238217%3Bs+Streak http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm_170_ebook_readers_google_as_savior_and_dells_streak/ In this episode of The Apple Context Machine: A new study says iPad owners are reading more, Google made Android to save us from Apple, and Dell is streaking into the tablet market. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Wed, 26 May 2010 21:20:58 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Facm_169_iphone_warrants_flash_and_ipad_bling%2F&seed_title=ACM+169%3A+iPhone+Warrants%2C+Flash+%26amp%3B+iPad+Bling http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm_169_iphone_warrants_flash_and_ipad_bling/ The search warrant in the case of the stolen iPhone prototype was opened to the public, Adobe’s founders are a little cranky over Apple’s stance on Flash, Steve Jobs went on the defensive over App Store control, Verizon thinks it can build an iPad competitor, and one man figured out how to make an iPad worth $187,000. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Wed, 19 May 2010 04:18:46 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Facm_168_apple_adobe_microsoft_flash_htc_the_ipad_in_vertical_markets%2F&seed_title=ACM+168%3A+Apple%2C+Adobe%2C+Microsoft%2C+Flash%2C+HTC%2C+%26amp%3B+the+iPad+in+Vertical+Markets http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm_168_apple_adobe_microsoft_flash_htc_the_ipad_in_vertical_markets/ In this episode of The Apple Context Machine Podcast, Jeff and Bryan talk about the ongoing feud between Apple and Adobe concerning Flash, Microsoft licensing its patents to HTC, and the iPad in vertical markets. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Fri, 30 Apr 2010 23:00:51 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Facm_167_pre-ipad_launch_mega_extravagant_extravaganza%2F&seed_title=ACM+167%3A+Pre-iPad+Launch+Mega+Extravagant+Extravaganza http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm_167_pre-ipad_launch_mega_extravagant_extravaganza/ In this special edition of the Apple Context Machine we take a look at what’s in store when you get your iPad this Saturday, including what accessories you might be interested in depending on how you plan to use your brand new magical and revolutionary tablet. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast, iObserver, iPad Fri, 02 Apr 2010 05:07:07 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Facm_166_steve_jobss_health_mac_security_and_ipad_book_prices%2F&seed_title=ACM+166%3A+Steve+Jobs%26%238217%3Bs+Health%2C+Mac+Security+%26amp%3B+iPad+Book+Prices http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm_166_steve_jobss_health_mac_security_and_ipad_book_prices/ Former Apple board member Jerome York wasn’t happy with Steve Jobs hiding his health issues, and Pwn2Own hacking contest winner Charlie Miller plans to share the Safari security flaws he found with the company. Random House is looking for better iPad book pricing, and Mac OS X just turned 9. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Wed, 31 Mar 2010 01:38:09 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Facm_165_jerome_york_the_ipad_and_media_icon_bryan_on_the_road%2F&seed_title=ACM+165%3A+Jerome+York%2C+the+iPad+and+Media%2C+iCon%2C+%26amp%3B+Bryan+on+the+Road http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm_165_jerome_york_the_ipad_and_media_icon_bryan_on_the_road/ Apple board director Jerome York passed away, Rupert Murdoch sees the iPad as the future of media delivery, Fake Steve Jobs creator Dan Lyons is working on a Silicon Valley sitcom, and Bryan dials in from the road. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:53:48 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fapples_sexy_app_scandal_and_magic_trademarks%2F&seed_title=ACM+164%3A+Apple%26%238217%3Bs+Sexy+App+Scandal%2C+Newspapers+on+iPad%2C+%26amp%3B+Magic+Trademarks http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/apples_sexy_app_scandal_and_magic_trademarks/ Apple axes sexy iPhone apps from the App Store, the Associated Press is ready for the iPad, and Apple trademarked Magic Trackpad, which was clearly a move to protect a name no one else wanted. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:40:58 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Facm_163_apples_big_investments_and_chinas_hackers%2F&seed_title=ACM+163%3A+Apple%26%238217%3Bs+Big+Investments+%26amp%3B+China%26%238217%3Bs+Hackers http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm_163_apples_big_investments_and_chinas_hackers/ Reports are pointing to iPad pre-orders starting this week, the long arm of the law is reaching out for Google hackers in China, designing Apple's A4 chip cost a truck load of money, Apple's North Carolina data center is really big, and Steve Jobs won another award at an event he didn't go to. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:38:50 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Facm_162_jeff_bryan_talk_macworld_new_products%2F&seed_title=ACM+162%3A+Jeff+%26amp%3B+Bryan+Talk+Macworld%2C+New+Products http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm_162_jeff_bryan_talk_macworld_new_products/ Macworld Expo 2010 may be over, but there's still plenty to talk about. Whether or not the show was a success, what next year's expo may be like, who one TMO Editors' Choice Awards this year, and more are all all up for discussion on this special post-Expo edition of Apple Context Machine. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:00:07 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Facm_161_apples_ipad_and_q1_earnings%2F&seed_title=ACM+161%3A+Apple%26%238217%3Bs+iPad+%26amp%3B+Q1+Earnings http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm_161_apples_ipad_and_q1_earnings/ Apple finally brought its unicorn out of the stable and introduced the iPad this week, more than 140,000 apps are available at the App Store now, and Apple reported yet another record breaking quarter. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:38:30 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Facm_160_psystar_injunction_swype_more_tablet_chat%2F&seed_title=ACM+160%3A+Psystar+Injunction%2C+Swype%2C+%26amp%3B+More+Tablet+Chat+%5BEdited%5D http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm_160_psystar_injunction_swype_more_tablet_chat/ In this installment of The Apple Podcast Machine podcast, Ricky Spero guest hosts with Bryan Chaffin to discuss the injunction Apple won against Psystar, what's shaping into a battle for the next generation's way of inputting text into our mobile devices, and, of course, the ever popular Apple tablet. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:18:15 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Facm_159_psystar_new_iphones_and_app_store_predictions%2F&seed_title=ACM+159%3A+Psystar%2C+New+iPhones%2C+%26amp%3B+App+Store+Predictions http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm_159_psystar_new_iphones_and_app_store_predictions/ In this week's episode of The Apple Context Machine, Jeff and Bryan talk about the special stop Apple's lawsuit express made at the Psystar Smackdown Depot™, Apple getting the TabletMac name from Axiotron, reports of test models for the next generation iPhone appearing in the wild, and IDC's predictions for the App Store in 2010. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast, iPad Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:14:27 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Facm_158_microsoft_news_corp_verizon_att%2F&seed_title=ACM+158%3A+Microsoft+%26amp%3B+News+Corp%2C+Verizon+%26amp%3B+AT%26amp%3BT%2C+The+Remix http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm_158_microsoft_news_corp_verizon_att/ In this week's episode of The Apple Context Machine, Jeff and Bryan talk about Microsoft's rumored efforts to turn News Corp into an exclusive property of Bing when it comes to search engine, as well as the ongoing battle between AT&T and Verizon (with Apple quietly showing AT&T how to do it right). Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:57:57 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Facm_157_microsoft_stores_itunes_vs._palm_pre_itablet1%2F&seed_title=ACM+157%3A+Microsoft+Stores%2C+iTunes+vs.+Palm+Pre%2C+%26amp%3B+iTablet http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm_157_microsoft_stores_itunes_vs._palm_pre_itablet1/ In this week's episode of The Apple Context Machine, Jeff and Bryan discuss Microsoft's retail store opening in Scottsdale, AZ, the turf war between Apple and Palm Pre over third-party iTunes support, and the iTablet as an Ebook reader. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast, iPad Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:57:23 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Facm_156_2_billion_apps_china_mms_lawsuits_microsofts_courier%2F&seed_title=ACM+156%3A+2+Billion+Apps%2C+China%2C+MMS+Lawsuits%2C+%26amp%3B+Microsoft%26%238217%3Bs+Courier http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm_156_2_billion_apps_china_mms_lawsuits_microsofts_courier/ In this week's episode of The Apple Context Machine, Jeff and Bryan discuss Apple's 2 billion iPhone app milestone, China's entry into the iPhone market, the lawsuit that accuses Apple and AT&T of lying about MMS support in the iPhone, and the videos circulating on the Internet that show Microsoft's Courier handheld tablet in actio Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:36:45 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fitunes_lp_zune_hd_itunes_royalties%2F&seed_title=iTunes+LP%2C+Zune+HD%2C+%26amp%3B+iTunes+Royalties http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/itunes_lp_zune_hd_itunes_royalties/ In this episode of The Apple Context Machine, Jeff and Bryan talk about Apple's iTunes LP feature and why it's so cool, BMI and ASCAP's grab for cash , and Microsoft's inability to understand its own Zune HD platform. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:30:25 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Facm_154_jeff_bryan_bob_talk_snow_leopard_september_9th_event%2F&seed_title=ACM+154%3A+Jeff%2C+Bryan%2C+%26amp%3B+Bob+Talk+Snow+Leopard%2C+September+9th+Event http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm_154_jeff_bryan_bob_talk_snow_leopard_september_9th_event/ In this week's episode of The Apple Context Machine podcast, Jeff Gamet and Bryan Chaffin are joined by Bob LeVitus to talk about Snow Leopard and Apple's September 9th media event. They're also giving away a copy of Bob's new book, Mac OS X Snow Leopard for Dummies, so tune in to learn more! Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast, Reports, Mac OS, Snow Leopard Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:32:19 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Facm_153_billions_of_apps_lawsuits_china_microsoft_stores%2F&seed_title=ACM+153%3A+Billions+of+Apps+%26amp%3B+Lawsuits%2C+China%2C+Microsoft+Stores http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm_153_billions_of_apps_lawsuits_china_microsoft_stores/ In this week's episode of The Apple Context Machine podcast, Jeff and Bryan change the name of the show, talk about apps, new lawsuits, Apple's efforts to get into China with the iPhone, Microsoft's retail stores, and the ever-popular Mac tablet rumors.  Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Thu, 23 Jul 2009 04:33:27 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fawr_151_-_apples_fifth_ave_cash_cow_windows_7_psystar%2F&seed_title=AWR+151+-+Apple%26%238217%3Bs+Fifth+Ave+Cash+Cow%2C+Windows+7%2C+%26amp%3B+Psystar http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/awr_151_-_apples_fifth_ave_cash_cow_windows_7_psystar/ In this week's episode of the Apple Weekly Report podcast, Jeff and Bryan talk about Apple's latest lawsuits, App Store (re)charges, North Carolina, the Fifth Avenue Apple Store in NYC, Steve Jobs's impending return to Apple, the latest Psystar news, and they have some fun with Windows 7. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Mon, 08 Jun 2009 06:25:59 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fawr_150_psystar_bankruptcy_apple_server_farms_microsoft_zune_hd_fun%2F&seed_title=AWR+150%3A+Psystar+Bankruptcy%2C+Apple+Server+Farms%2C+%26amp%3B+Microsoft+Zune+HD+Fun http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/awr_150_psystar_bankruptcy_apple_server_farms_microsoft_zune_hd_fun/ In this week's Apple Weekly Report podcast, Jeff and Bryan discuss how Psystar ran out of coal to shovel into Apple's Lawsuit Express and filed bankruptcy, North Carolina is hoping to score an Apple server farm, the EU wants one big iTunes Store, and AT&T is doubling its 3G network speed. Steve Jobs looks better. Really. Apple is still rolling out new stores, and Microsoft thinks it has a Zune that can take on the iPod touch. Really. Listen now and subscribe today for free! Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Fri, 29 May 2009 16:29:38 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fawr_149_apple_psychic_lawsuits_napster_itunes_math%2F&seed_title=AWR+149%3A+Apple+Psychic%2C+Lawsuits%2C+Napster+%26amp%3B+iTunes+Math http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/awr_149_apple_psychic_lawsuits_napster_itunes_math/ In this week's Apple Weekly Report podcast, Jeff and Bryan have fun with the psychic who predicts Steve Jobs return to Apple and eventual departure, iPod math, Napster's new pricing plans, Apple lawsuits, and more. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Wed, 20 May 2009 21:07:48 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fawr_148_apple_v._psystar_apple_v._ftc_apple_v._rumors%2F&seed_title=AWR+148%3A+Apple+v.+Psystar%2C+Apple+v.+FTC%2C+Apple+v.+Rumors http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/awr_148_apple_v._psystar_apple_v._ftc_apple_v._rumors/ This week in the Apple Weekly Report podcast:Apple's Lawsuit Express is picking up steam and Psystar is shoveling in the coal, the FTC is looking into Apple and Google's shared board of directors members, and Consumer Reports gave the MacBook top honors. AT&T might do the unheard of and lower iPhone contract prices, the rumor mill is full of Apple, EA and Twitter deals, and a mystery powder cleared out one Apple building. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Mon, 11 May 2009 19:04:56 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fapple_weekly_report_147_apple_hires_more_lawsuits_this_old_house%2F&seed_title=Apple+Weekly+Report+%23147%3A+Apple+Hires%2C+More+Lawsuits%2C+%26amp%3B+This+Old+House http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/apple_weekly_report_147_apple_hires_more_lawsuits_this_old_house/ In this episode of the Apple Weekly Report podcast, Jeff and Bryan talk about Apple's prowl for new talent, a new patent infringement case, shareholders approval of a "Say on Pay" requirement for Apple executives, and how it seems that Steve Jobs really wants to tear down his old house. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Fri, 01 May 2009 19:32:15 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fapples_march_quarter_netbooks_a_billion_apps_baby_shaker%2F&seed_title=Apple+Weekly+Report+%23146%3A+Apple%26%238217%3Bs+March+Quarter%2C+Netbooks%2C+a+Billion+Apps+%26amp%3B+Baby+Shaker http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/apples_march_quarter_netbooks_a_billion_apps_baby_shaker/ Vern and Bryan discuss Apple's record non-holiday quarter, the company's hints about its netbook plans, and how it only took less nine months to download more than one billion apps, though one of those apps, Baby Shaker, caused Apple to issue an apology. And let's not forget the Apple Lawsuit Express, which handed down a guilty verdict and a 19 million dollar judgement against the company. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast, Columns and Opinions, Analysis, Reports, Conferences, Mac OS, Apple Stock Watch, iPhone Mon, 27 Apr 2009 03:37:03 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fawr_145_apple_customer_service_market_share_att_kidneys_more%2F&seed_title=Apple+Weekly+Report+%23145%3A+Apple+Customer+Service%2C+Market+Share%2C+AT%26amp%3BT%2C+Kidneys+%26amp%3B+More%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/awr_145_apple_customer_service_market_share_att_kidneys_more/ In this week's Apple Weekly Report podcast, Jeff and Bryan discuss how Apple was ranked first in a Forrester customer service report even though some don't like higher iTunes prices, how the iPhone is a win for the enterprise, AT&T's exclusive iPhone contract, kidneys, and more! Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:15:50 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fapple_context_machine&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fawr_144_innovative_apple_one_billion_apps_itunes_price_hike%2F&seed_title=Apple+Weekly+Report+%23144%3A+Innovative+Apple%2C+One+Billion+Apps%2C+iTunes+Price+Hike http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/awr_144_innovative_apple_one_billion_apps_itunes_price_hike/ In this podcast: Apple topped BusinessWeek's most innovative companies list again, Apple is giving away a $10,000 iTunes credit and a laptop to celebrate the billionth App Store download, iTunes Store music is now DRM-free, the Nehalem-based Xserve was unveiled, .Mac Homepages are going away, and Microsoft's latest ad shows off the Mac and fails to mention Windows. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:08:41 -0400