“iPhone City” isn’t the only city in China seeing protests. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins us to talk societal issues, Foxconn issues, and issues for Apple investors. Then, a Mailbag Monday question from Johnny: If chipmaking needs water, why are chipmakers going to Arizona?
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Major Overseas Client Dumps Chinese AirPods Maker for Certain Orders, Could Be Due to Quality Issues
A major overseas client has reportedly canceled orders from a Chinese AirPods maker as Apple continues to diversify its supply chain.
What Does Warren Buffett's TSMC Investment Tell Us? - TMO Daily Observations 2022-11-16
Warren Buffet doesn’t invest in fads. This used to mean he didn’t invest in tech, though between his Apple holdings and the $4.1B he’s invested in chipmaker TSMC, he’s pretty deep in tech at this point. So – what does that mean for technology? “Daily Tech News Show” host Tom Merritt joins Ken to trip down memory lane and peer into tomorrow.
A Shorter AirDrop and the Happiest Merger on Earth - TMO Daily Observations 2022-11-11
China’s new AirDrop limit may go global in 2023. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to discuss that. Plus, rumor has people inside Disney hoping that Apple will try to buy Disney. Ken and Jeff kick the idea around.
Apple Warns on iPhone 14 Pro Production - TMO Daily Observations 2022-11-07
A press release on a Sunday night? TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk about the bad iPhone news Apple offered and who the news was for. Plus – Major League Soccer may be Apple’s advertising test kitchen for that other football people like so much.
A Louder iPhone City and Considering the Plastic iPad - TMO Daily Observations 2022-11-01
Concerns around iPhone production and COVID lockdowns have grown louder since the weekend. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk through some of those. Plus – was Apple right to shelve a plastic iPad?
Report: It Would Take Eight Years to Remove 10% of Apple's Dependence on China
Bloomberg estimates that it will take eight years before Apple’s dependence on China is reduced by just 10%.
Apple Executive Resigns from Post as Board Member of Ride Hailing Company Didi
An Apple executive has left the board of ride-hailing company Didi due to its failure to gain ground after a Chinese government crackdown.
Apple Warns of Revenge from China After U.S. Representatives Visit, iPhone Shipments May See Impact
A U.S. House of Representatives visiting Taiwan has spurred China into revenge; these acts may complicate iPhone shipments for Apple.
Apple iPhone Shipments in China More Than Double Last Year’s
While most of the smartphone industry struggled with declining shipments, the iPhone is seeing year-over-year growth in China.
Apple's Business Could Be Greatly Disrupted By A Possible China Takeover of Taiwan
Apple’s business disaster scenario might happen as both U.S. and U.K. security chiefs issue warnings about China taking over Taiwan.
Foxconn Is Not Stealing Phones, but Stolen iPhones May Go Overseas
A Reddit user posted that a stolen iPhone ended up in Shenzhen, China. Now, users are explaining why a stolen iPhone may go overseas.
COVID-19 Restrictions Has iPhone Manufacturer Pegatron Looking to Expand Outside of China
iPhone assembler Pegatron announced at a shareholder’s meeting that it’s looking to expand outside of China due to COVID-19 restrictions.
US Senate Bill Would Ban App Stores From Hosting Apps That Accept China’s Digital Yuan
A bill just introduced in the U.S. Senate could bar Apple and others from hosting apps that allow payments using China’s digital yuan.
Local Engineers in China Help Apple to Keep Up with Annual Production Cycle
Apple is now relying on local engineers in China to keep up with its product cycle, whereas previously it sent hundreds of engineers there.
Foxconn Begins Early Recruitment Drive In 'iPhone City,' Offers Larger Worker Bonuses
iPhone manufacturer Foxconn is beginning a large recruitment drive at their Zhengzhou facility. This drive arrives earlier than usual.
FCC Commissioner Pens Letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook In Regard to App Store Censorship in China
FCC commissioner Brendan Carr has penned a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook stating objections toward’s the company’s approach to China.
China Hacking Group 'APT27' Attack German Companies
A China-based hacking group known as APT27 has been targeting German companies in areas such as technology and pharmaceuticals.
Apple's US$275 Billion China Deal Faces Criticism
Details of Tim Cook’s personal interventions with officials in China and a US$275 billion deal signed in order to do business there have been revealed.
Microsoft Seizes Domains From Chinese Group 'NICKEL' Used to Attack Governments
NICKEL is a China-based threat actor that targets governments, diplomatic entities, and NGOs around the world. Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit has disrupted their operation.
MSTIC has observed NICKEL actors using exploits against unpatched systems to compromise remote access services and appliances. Upon successful intrusion, they have used credential dumpers or stealers to obtain legitimate credentials, which they used to gain access to victim accounts. NICKEL actors created and deployed custom malware that allowed them to maintain persistence on victim networks over extended periods of time.
Tencent Music Entertainment and Apple Music Strike Worldwide Deal For Chinese Catalog
Tencent Music Entertainment Group announced that it has struck a deal with Apple Music to make its Chinese catalog available worldwide.
ISPs in the United States Will Start Destroying Huawei Equipment
Last week the FCC start a reimbursement program to replace equipment from Chinese companies like Huawei and ZTE.
Apple and China and Apps – TMO Daily Observations 2021-10-27
Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the iOS App Store in China, and the sudden disappearance of particular apps.
FCC Orders China Telecom Americas Out of the United States
The FCC has revoked and terminated China Telecom America’s services in the U.S., citing Chinese government influence.