Apple is not in the commercial robot business. Yet. Should it be? John sorts out the issues.
Apple's Unusual Planning to Make Apple TV+ a Success
Apple is gearing up for Apple TV+ in ways we haven’t seen before. That’s because success of this streaming service is so critical to Apple.
Apple's Retail Stores Are Bending But Not Breaking
Bloomberg reports that the magic is gone from Apple’s chain of retai stores. John looks at this complicated issue and then moves on to a metric boatload of the week’s news debris.
The Death of Apple's Magic Touch
Perspectives by different people vary. Sometimes a unique, idiosyncratic view is wrong but thought provoking. And it takes courage to write anyway. This is one of those.
The Merge That's Not a Merge: iOS and MacOS
macOS and iOS need not merge in order to lead the way forward. Perhaps all that’s required are shifting perspectives by the primary generation of users.
How the Social Awkwardness of AirPods Became a Thing
AirPods got off to a slow start thanks to supply constraints. Nowadays, they are plentiful and creating an unintended social issue. John explores.
A Brilliant iMac Review. Trusted Voices
John collects some of the best news items of the week that didn’t make the TMO headlines.
Remember. With Apple, Things Are Never as They Appear
Analyzing a huge corporation like Apple is tough for individuals to do. Accordingly, simple observations are better than trying to concoct theories.
Why Apple Never Even Dreamed of Buying Netflix
Sure, Apple could have bought Netflix. And ruined its reputation.
Apple's Newest Surprise is Occasionally Settling for Second Best
In a few key, non-iPhone areas, Apple has managed to surprise us with a new theme. Settling for second best.
Why Apple May Have Delayed the New iMac
If traditional iMac shipment schedules held, Apple would have shipped a 2018 iMac with Coffee Lake CPUs. It hasn’t happened. John ponders why.
Foldable iPhone Mania Strikes. Fad or Not?
It’s like a fever. Foldable smartphones are on the way. A foldable iPhone probably isn’t far behind. And maybe iPads too.
Apple's Steady Path Towards Family Robots
Apple is a company we trust. Personal robots can be scary. Who better to earn our trust in robots than Apple?
How and When Apple Will Deliver 5G Wireless on its iPhones
There’s been a frenzy of discussion about 5G wireless lately. What can we actually expect from Apple? And When?
Can Apple Walk (Services) AND Chew Gum (Hardware)?
The internet is all over the map trying to figure out whether Apple’s service and hardware strategies for 2019 are going to work well together.
Conspiracy Theories About the Departure of Apple's Angela Ahrendts
Lots of articles are trying to put together a collective, coherent theory about why Angela Ahrendts is leaving Apple.
Apple is Now a Proper Guardian of Valuable News and Our Privacy
Companies that built their fortunes on internet data have too much at stake to preserve authoritative news or privacy. Apple stands in their way.
As Video Streaming Services Proliferate, Apple Knows Only a Few Will Survive
The golden age of viewing TV shows and movies in just a few favored streaming services is about to come to an end. But this new era also opens a door for Apple.
2019 Will Be the Year of the Display and Apple Should Get Ready
With 4K TV sets now mainstream, 8K TVs shipping in 2019, Apple preparing new displays, 4K/HDR streaming in high gear, the pressure will be on Apple to deliver in all its video technologies.
Health Monitoring Will Change the Face of Apple
Health monitoring the data-rich body is becoming big business. Apple is in the thick of it. That will change the face of the company.
