Tim Cook in London, Oprah’s Apple TV+ deal lapses, and more good iPhone 14 Pro news. All that and more from today’s Observation Deck.
New 'OG App' Provides Instagram Alternative Without the Meta Clutter
Two developers have created an alternative to Instagram known as the OG App, which aims to remove the clutter found on the official Meta app.
Yale Announces Matter-Compatible Smart Locks
Yale, a long-time manufacturer of HomeKit-compatible smart locks, has recently added Matter support to its most popular product family.
OmniFocus 4 for Mac Joins Mobile Apps in TestFlight
The Omni Group has launched its first TestFlight build for Mac, OmniFocus 4. The Mac app joins iOS and iPadOS testing already in progress.
Amazon Offers Up Latest MacBook Air with Up To 10% Savings Off Retail
If you’re in the market for a new M2 MacBook Air, Amazon is offering significant savings off the normal retail price.
Walmart Enters the Metaverse with Two 'Immersive Experiences', Likely a Move to Advertise to Children
Walmart is entering the Metaverse with two “immersive experiences”, that is likely a thinly-veiled attempt at marketing toys to children.
Apple Delays Adoption of India's Satellite-Based Geolocation System
Apple pushed back the adoption of India’s satellite-based geolocation system, asking for more time before it can implement the change.
Security Researchers Find Ten Adware iOS Apps in the App Store Engaging in Ad Fraud
Researchers found 10 adware iOS apps in the App Store deluging users who installed them with ads on their iOS devices.
iPhone and Prices and India and Oprah - TMO Daily Observations 2022-09-27
iPhone ASPs are headed higher – not once, but twice! Plus iPhone 14 production starts in India and Oprah and Apple TV+ redefine the nature of their association. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins us to break it all down.
Spending a Week With the Apple Watch SE: Should You Get it Over the Series 8?
Today we’re taking a look at the new Apple Watch SE and seeing if the features not found in the device still make it a worthy purchase.