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iPhone Set for Record ASPs and Oprah's Deal is Reportedly Done
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.
Apple Pay Later Service May Come Later, in Spring 2023
One feature promised during the WWDC announcement of iOS 16, Apple Pay Later, might not arrive until much later than originally expected.
With James Earl Jones Retiring, Voice of Sith Lord Darth Vader to Live On Through AI
We’re all aware of how fleeting life can be. The voice of such iconic villains as Darth Vader can persist, though, through the magic of AI.
Sales Skew Huge for iPhone 14 Pro and a Surprise Super Bowl Halftime Headliner -
Our Observation Deck today features high interest in the iPhone 14 Pro family, more AppleCare+ coverage and magic in Apple products.
Report Suggests Apple May Unveil New 2022 Macs and iPad Pro Models Through Press Releases, Not an October Event
While we still expect new Mac and iPad models announced in 2022, they may not be notable enough for announcement at an October event.
Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrel Team-Up with Octavia Spencer For Christmas Musical 'Spirited' Arriving to Apple TV+
Reports indicate that Apple TV+ is releasing a reimagining of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”, called “Spirited”, starring Ferrel and Reynolds.
Apple Begins Fully Manufacturing iPhone 14 Models in India
Apple has started manufacturing iPhone 14 models in India and is expected to start selling them in the country this year.
YouTuber Breaks Table Before Breaking the New Apple Watch Ultra in Durability Test
YouTuber TechRax has posted a video detailing the durability of the new Apple Watch Ultra’s screen. The device passes multiple “tests”.
Report: As Demand for iPhone 14 Pro Rises, Apple Might Break Its Global Average Selling Price
A recent report notes Apple is set break its average selling price record of iPhone due to the increasing demand for iPhone 14 Pro models.
Rihanna Will Headline Apple Music's First NFL Super Bowl Halftime Show
Today it has been revealed that Rihanna will headline the first NFL Super Bowl Halftime show sponsored by Apple Music.
The Super Bowl Halftime Magic Show - TMO Daily Observations 2022-09-26
Jeff Butts, Managing Editor of The Mac Observer, joins us today to talk about Apple Music’s sponsorship of 2023’s Super Bowl Halftime Show. Plus, who said anything about moving for iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island? So much magic!
Apple TV+ Lands Two-Season Order for 'Better Call Saul' Co-Creator Vince Gilligan's New Series
Apple TV+ has acquired a two-season order for “Breaking Bad” creator Vince Gilligan’s new series, which will star Rhea Seehorn.
Apple Arcade Receiving Exclusive Version of 'NBA 2K23' Featuring New 'Greatest' Mode
Today Apple has quietly announced that an exclusive version of “NBA 2K23” will be arriving to Apple Arcade in October.
The Super Bowl, Production Shifts and Bug Fixes for the iPhone 14 Line
From the Observation Deck, we see Apple sponsoring the Super Bowl halftime show. It’s asking Foxconn to change priorities and squishing bugs.
Survey Finds Gen Z Can Get Behind the Sounds of Spatial Audio
A survey from Agora, Inc indicates that Gen Z is taking a larger interest in spatial audio: what this could mean for Apple.