Stronger data protection from Apple, surprising news out of China, and a slew of OS release candidates. Plus, updated expectations.
Columns & Opinions
Travelin' Tim Talks TSMC
From the Observation Deck, we can see Travelin’ Tim hits Arizona, pricing changes for the App Store, and new homes for HomePod mini.
Supply Chain Chatter and Union/Disunion
Pronouncements on iPhone production, two tales of Apple and retail worker unions, and more on Apple’s advertising pause on Twitter.
Good News On the Apple Front, Mixed Reality and Real Life Saving Features
Positive notes on Apple, news on Apple’s mixed reality plans, and where on earth was iPhone’s first satellite save?
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Travelin' Tim Goes to Arizona, iPhone Production Woes and More
Fresh from the Observation Deck, there’s ugliness around iPhone production, Travelin’ Tim’s off to Arizona, and no rest for developers.
Concerns in China and More On the Terrible Craziness That Is Twitter These Days
Apple and China news, high crazy by tweet, and tweaking Apple’s Crash Detection. Those are the sorts of things we’re noticing from the Observation Deck today.
Lost, Not Deferred, iPhone 14 Sales, Settled Lawsuits and Then Good News
A troubling prediction for iPhone 14 Pros, good news for Apple on the smartwatch front, and a surprising PR move for Apple TV+. These are the sorts of things we see from the Observation Deck today.
Twitter Under Elon Musk Seems to Value Free Speech More Than Truth
Twitter owner Elon Musk has taken aim at Apple, calling it opposed to free speech after it put the brakes on ad campaigns on the platform.
Foxconn Recruitment Efforts, Musk Declares War and a Mélange of Other Apple Tales
The latest recruitment news from iPhone City, Elon Musk takes swipes at Apple, and two tales of retail. That’s today’s view from the Observation Deck.
TSMC Choice of Arizona for Its Chipmaking Plant Makes More Sense Than You Might Think
Questions on why TSMC would choose the desert state of Arizona lead to research, which shows the decision actually makes sense.