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Judge Rules Blocking ICE Tracking Apps Violates First Amendment
A U.S. judge ruled the Trump administration broke the law by pressuring Apple and Facebook to ban ICE tracking tools. A massive win for free speech rights.
Apple Spotlights Local Artists For Spring App Store Ads In Japan
Apple is running a new spring App Store campaign in Japan. This new push features colorful video ads made by thirteen local artists to promote useful apps.
Vibe Coding Caused A Major App Store Submission Boom In 2025
Vibe coding caused a massive App Store review submission surge during 2025. Discover exactly how the tech giant is handling this big influx of mobile apps.
How to Request a Refund From iTunes or App Store
Sometimes, a user just wants their money back. Here’s how to request a refund through Apple services, such as the App Store, iTunes and more.
Apple Q+A with Financial Analyst Rob Black - TMO Show 2024-08-23
Financial analyst, media personality, and Apple shareholder Rob Black joins host Ken Ray to talk investing angles on Apple. How’s Apple Vision Pro doing? What should one make of Apple TV+? What – if anything – could Apple do to scare investors? Rob brings a wealth of insight to The Mac Observer Show.
Apple, Patreon, and Creators with Christina Warren - TMO Show 2024-08-16
GitHub Senior Developer Advocate and “Overtired” co-host Christina Warren joins host Ken Ray to talk about changes forced on Patreon by Apple. Is demanding commission the right move for Apple? What should Patreon do in response? And where do the changes leave Patreon creators? Christina shares her thoughts on the latest TMO Show.
What To Do if WhatsApp Messenger Is No Longer Available in App Store
Here’s what you should do when WhatsApp Messenger is no longer available in the App Store. Follow these steps so you don’t lose your data.
Apple’s App Store Practices Now Targeted in India
India’s antitrust body probes Apple’s App Store payment system, alleging it limits competition and unfairly burdens app developers.
Epic Gets Green Light by Apple in Europe But Must Make Changes
Epic Games Store wins EU battle with Apple, app store coming to iPhones/iPads in Europe despite minor design dispute.
What is App Store's No. 1 App 'noplace', a Combination of X and Myspace?
noplace, a new social media app for Gen Z, combines customizable profiles & real-time text updates like Twitter & Myspace.
Users Can Now Create AI-Generated Music on Their iPhones
New iPhone app by Suno lets users create music with AI. Offers full songs based on text prompts or user-provided sounds.
Epic Has “Submitted the Epic Games Store and Fortnite to Apple”
Fortnite eyes iPhone return in EU via Epic’s own app store, but Apple’s review and fees create hurdles. Let’s see how it goes.
Apple Vision Pro App Store is Now Browsable From Any Device
A web-based version of the Apple Vision Pro App Store is now available
How to Fix Apps Not Showing Up on Apple Watch in 5 Steps
Apps not showing up on your Apple Watch? We’ve got several solutions that all involve just a few quick steps.
How To Turn off App Review Requests on iPhone
Here is a guide to help prevent in-app review prompts on your iPhone. Improve your app experience by regaining control over interruptions.
How To Cancel App Subscriptions on iPhone | A Comprehensive Guide
Wondering how to cancel app subscriptions on iPhone? Check out our step-by-step guide with various ways to cancel an iPhone app subscription.
Healthy iPhones and a Sluggish App Store
A healthy new year for iPhone, a sluggish start for the App Store, and price changes on old gear and new batteries.
Insufferable ATMs and Planting Flags in the App Store - TMO Daily Observations 2023-02-22
The Financial Times seems torn between praise of Apple’s business acumen and disdain for some of its users. TMO writer Nick deCourville and Ken talk that over. Plus – Florida’s A.G. wants Apple to label apps with where they were developed… for safety?
Playing Games with the Mac - TMO Daily Observations 2023-02-08
Apple says the M-processors have set the company up for a place in the games space. TMO writer Nick deCourville joins Ken to discuss the road from here to Apple being a true player on the gaming landscape.
Sideloading and Mixing Realities - TMO Daily Observations 2023-02-02
A federal agency is encouraging Congress to make Apple allow sideloading of apps and third-party app stores on the iPhone. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken for a conversation worthy of Groundhog Day. Plus – Samsung hints at an upcoming AR/VR/MR something.
A Sea of Services Success (and One Glaring Failure)
Eddy “The Butler” on a year of Services, trouble and opportunity in India, and shapes in action. That’s today from the Observation Deck.
A.I. Imitators and A.I. Problem Solvers - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-11
On a day that Apple trumpets the many successes of its Services segment, ripoff ChatGPT apps are infesting Apple’s App Store. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to discuss the issue. Plus – generative A.I. isn’t just for drawing pictures and cheating on term papers anymore. Jeff looks at ways A.I. is building the cures of tomorrow.
Epic Trolling for the New Year - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-03
Epic CEO Tim Sweeney Ended 2022 hinting at Fortnite’s return to iOS in 2023. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts wants to talk about it. Ken doesn’t. They do anyway. Plus – Citi analyst “Gentleman” Jim Suva likes Apple shares at all the levels. We’ll look at his three Apple catalysts for 2023.