Crazy numbers from Counterpoint Research, South Korea’s open for Apple Pay, and the Kremlin has it out for iPhone.
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Team Lasso Heads to Washington and the Value of an Unopened iPhone
Big tech does well post SVB collapse, Apple Retail may hit Mumbai next month, and Team Lasso heads to the White House.
Ted Lasso Goes to Washington - TMO Daily Observations 2023-03-20
Most of the cast of “Ted Lasso” is headed to the White House to talk mental health. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk about some of the great stories on Apple TV+. Plus – the “Steve Jobs” auction revisited, and a quick dip into Mailbag Monday.
TSMC Founder Sees a Darker Timeline
Foxconn may make AirPods in India, the founder of TSMC speaks a scary future, and life imitates art on the moon.
A Reported Chill in Apple Hiring
A cold front across Apple’s hiring line, new help shopping for an iPhone, and possible new wrinkle for Apple in India.
A Cold Front in Apple HR - TMO Daily Observations 2023-03-15
In a familiar sounding story, Bloomberg says Apple has slowed hiring considerably and rescheduled bonuses in an attempt to control costs. TMO writer Nick deCourville joins Ken to discuss that. Plus – An email on Apple TV+ and the first installment of Nick’s Picks!
Making Making in India Easier for Apple
Making making in India easier for Apple, we are not getting enough sleep, and the boy, the mole, the fox, the horse, and the Oscar.
Rushing Mixed Reality and Questioning a Questionable Outlook
A negative note from a forgotten name, ready or not — Apple’s headset approaches, and welcome to the Apple TV+ trailer park.
And Tell Tchaikovsky the News!
Apple Music Classical is finally here (almost), Evercore is stoked over Apple in India, and watching MLB without having to watch MLB.
India Ascends and a Goertek Exec Exits
An Apple target goes higher, Apple’s reportedly eying India more closely, and a bearer of bad news takes the exit.