A minus and a plus on iPhone, a prediction and a hurdle for iPhone manufacturing, and a fine that might actually be fine for Apple.
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Negative Zero COVID - TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-19
The closed loop at Foxconn’s iPhone City plant in Zhengzhou is open. Most of the plant’s COVID restrictions have been lifted as China pulls a big “never mind” on its zero-COVID policies. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk that over. Plus – Will Smith, AirDrop, and Continuity are in for Mailbag Monday.
On Apple Watch Ultra in China, Apple TV+ and Butterfly Keyboards
Ultra growth for Apple Watch in China, settlement emails are out for the Butterfly effect, and a couple of Apple TV+ stories.
Big App Store Changes On the Horizon for EU
Another downer note on iPhone sales, little worry over the EU and the App Store, and the next round of OS betas is already rolling.
Apple TV+ Explores Soccer Scandal in New Documentary 'Super League'
“Super League: The War for Football” premieres Jan. 13 on Apple TV+, and explores a major soccer scandal that almost reshaped the sport.
Travelin' Tim Goes to Japan While Apple TV+ Goes to More Awards Shows
Make way for gloom, Travelin’ Tim’s travelin’ again, and awards season kicks it in gear. That’s in today’s view from the Observation Deck.
'Pachinko' and 'Severance' Receive AFI Programs of the Year Honors
Both “Pachinko” and “Severance” are receiving honors for the AFI Programs of the Year for 2022, adding to Apple TV+’s awards collection.
Accentuating the Positive or Something
A couple of positive notes on Apple, producer and consumer news for Apple in India, and, to quote Billy Joel, “Where’s the Orchestra?”
How to Stream the New Season of 'Carpool Karaoke' on Apple TV+
“Carpool Karaoke: The Series” is back with all new episodes, and today we’re showing users how to stream it on Apple TV+.
Cool Stuff Found
Apple Unveils Trailer for 'The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse'
Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for the new holiday animated short “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse”, premiering Christmas Day.