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Farmers Might Hurt iPhone Production In India and Other Predictions
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Farmers Might Hurt iPhone Production In India and Other Predictions

Ken_Ray · December 20, 2022

A minus and a plus on iPhone, a prediction and a hurdle for iPhone manufacturing, and a fine that might actually be fine for Apple.

A ‘Set and Forget’ Investment and Negative Zero COVID
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A 'Set and Forget' Investment and Negative Zero COVID

Ken_Ray · December 19, 2022

Evercore’s still way positive on Apple, negative zero-COVID in China and fighting union with “union.” That’s today’s Observation Deck.

On Apple Watch Ultra in China, Apple TV+ and Butterfly Keyboards
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On Apple Watch Ultra in China, Apple TV+ and Butterfly Keyboards

Ken_Ray · December 16, 2022

Ultra growth for Apple Watch in China, settlement emails are out for the Butterfly effect, and a couple of Apple TV+ stories.

Big App Store Changes On the Horizon for EU
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Big App Store Changes On the Horizon for EU

Ken_Ray · December 15, 2022

Another downer note on iPhone sales, little worry over the EU and the App Store, and the next round of OS betas is already rolling.

Travelin’ Tim Goes to Japan While Apple TV+ Goes to More Awards Shows
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Travelin' Tim Goes to Japan While Apple TV+ Goes to More Awards Shows

Ken_Ray · December 13, 2022

Make way for gloom, Travelin’ Tim’s travelin’ again, and awards season kicks it in gear. That’s in today’s view from the Observation Deck.

Accentuating the Positive or Something
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Accentuating the Positive or Something

Ken_Ray · December 12, 2022

A couple of positive notes on Apple, producer and consumer news for Apple in India, and, to quote Billy Joel, “Where’s the Orchestra?”

Stronger iCloud Security, China Surprises, and Release Candidates
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Stronger iCloud Security, China Surprises, and Release Candidates

Ken_Ray · December 8, 2022

Stronger data protection from Apple, surprising news out of China, and a slew of OS release candidates. Plus, updated expectations.

Travelin’ Tim Talks TSMC
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Travelin' Tim Talks TSMC

Ken_Ray · December 7, 2022

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
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Supply Chain Chatter and Union/Disunion

Ken_Ray · December 6, 2022

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
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Good News On the Apple Front, Mixed Reality and Real Life Saving Features

Ken_Ray · December 5, 2022

Positive notes on Apple, news on Apple’s mixed reality plans, and where on earth was iPhone’s first satellite save?

Travelin’ Tim Goes to Arizona, iPhone Production Woes and More
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Travelin' Tim Goes to Arizona, iPhone Production Woes and More

Ken_Ray · December 2, 2022

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
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Concerns in China and More On the Terrible Craziness That Is Twitter These Days

Ken_Ray · December 1, 2022

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
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Lost, Not Deferred, iPhone 14 Sales, Settled Lawsuits and Then Good News

Ken_Ray · November 30, 2022

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
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Twitter Under Elon Musk Seems to Value Free Speech More Than Truth

Jeff Butts · November 29, 2022

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
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Foxconn Recruitment Efforts, Musk Declares War and a Mélange of Other Apple Tales

Ken_Ray · November 29, 2022

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
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TSMC Choice of Arizona for Its Chipmaking Plant Makes More Sense Than You Might Think

Jeff Butts · November 28, 2022

Questions on why TSMC would choose the desert state of Arizona lead to research, which shows the decision actually makes sense.

Unrest for ‘iPhone City’ and Actual Cities in China
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Unrest for 'iPhone City' and Actual Cities in China

Ken_Ray · November 28, 2022

Pro iPhones aren’t getting easier to get, unrest in iPhone City and actual cities in China, and St. Louis gives togetherness the slip.

Stirring the Disney/Apple M&A Stew
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Stirring the Disney/Apple M&A Stew

Ken_Ray · November 23, 2022

The tragedy in Hingham may have been an accident, Best Buy warns of too few iPhone 14 Pros, and somebody still wants Apple to buy Disney…

Two Takes on Apple Shares and Eyeing the Twitter Situation
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Two Takes on Apple Shares and Eyeing the Twitter Situation

Ken_Ray · November 21, 2022

Foxconn struggles with space issues, Barron’s offers two takes on Apple stock, and what the heck’s going on with Twitter? All that and more from today’s Observation Deck view.

Preparing for the Holidays and a Few ‘Spirited’ Offerings
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Preparing for the Holidays and a Few 'Spirited' Offerings

Ken_Ray · November 18, 2022

Some iPhone news, a look at holiday shopping and Apple, and some “Spirited” offerings from Apple TV+. That’s from today’s Observation Deck.

A Slow Roll for iPhones and Major League Soccer Plans
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A Slow Roll for iPhones and Major League Soccer Plans

Ken_Ray · November 17, 2022

iPhone 14 Pro production and procurement, a major Major League Soccer announcement, and another Apple store moves towards union.

Apple Buying the Happiest Place on Earth Resurfaces, and Updating Our Updates On Apple’s Updates
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Apple Buying the Happiest Place on Earth Resurfaces, and Updating Our Updates On Apple's Updates

Ken_Ray · November 11, 2022

Foxconn works to get back to normal, updates and updates on updates, and an icky piece of Apple history hits the auction block.

TSMC May Build More in Arizona, China Locks Down AirDrop and More Entertainment News
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TSMC May Build More in Arizona, China Locks Down AirDrop and More Entertainment News

Ken_Ray · November 10, 2022

TSMC may plant a second plant in Arizona, news of updates and betas from Apple, and a wee bit of entertainment news.

Two Tales of Apple and China, Artistic Beats Earbuds and Using Apple Pay at the Grocery Store
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Two Tales of Apple and China, Artistic Beats Earbuds and Using Apple Pay at the Grocery Store

Ken_Ray · November 9, 2022

A trimmed target for Apple, two tales of Apple and China, and my grocery store is finally getting Apple Pay.

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