Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman thinks USB-C won’t last long on iPhone, and that Apple will make it a portless device in the relatively near future. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts agrees, while Ken is not so sure. Then, it turns out rollercoasters CAN set off Apple’s Crash Detection. We’ll talk about that on this happy Monday edition of The Mac Observer’s Daily Observations.
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An Intervention Call and a Secret Science Project - TMO Daily Observations 2022-09-29
Two guests on today’s show. First, financial analyst Rob Black joins Ken to discuss Bloomberg’s midweek article that has Apple reducing iPhone orders. Then, TMO’s Nick deCourville reveals his Apple Watch SEcret science project.
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.
More US Parents Are Giving Their Kids the Less Expensive Apple Watch SE as Stopgap Cell Phone
A recent study published by The New York Times reveals that parents increasingly give their children an Apple Watch SE as stopgap cell phone.
Gurman: Apple to Release Watch Series 8, SE, and a Ruggedized Variant for Extreme Sports
Mark Gurman reports that Apple plans to release three new Apple Watch variants, including a ruggedized model for extreme sports.
watchOS 8.1.1 Fixing Apple Watch Series 7 Issue Out Now
The watchOS 8.1.1 update was released on Thursday. It fixes a charging issue with the Apple Watch Series 7, MacRumors reported. I could not see the update available on my SE, even after updating to iOS 15.1.1, so don’t worry if you have an older device and also don’t see it.
According to Apple’s release notes, the watchOS 8.1.1 update addresses an issue that could cause Apple Watch Series 7 models not to charge as expected for some users. Some Apple Watch Series 7 owners have noticed slow charging speeds for their devices, and this update should fix the bug causing the problem.
Your iPhone Now Tells You When Your Apple Watch is Unlocked
Charlotte noticed a new iPhone notification recently, that told her when her nearby Apple Watch had been unlocked.
Apple Watch Now Worn by Over 100 Million People
There is an Apple Watch on more than 100 million wrists, according to analyst Neil Cybart, and there are huge possibilities for growth.
How to Use Your Apple Watch to Find Your iPhone
If you have an Apple Watch, there’s a couple of ways that it can help you find your misplaced iPhone with the ‘Ping iPhone’ tool.
Belgian ISP Telenet Offers Apple Watch eSIM Support
With its new Telenet One Number mobile plan, customers can add their Apple Watch’s eSIM to their plan starting November 13.
Apple Watch SE Overheating for Some Users
The sample size is still small, but a growing number of customers are reporting problems with their Apple Watch SE overheating.
New Apple Watch SE Unboxing
The packaging around the new Apple Watch SE is typically slick, and now pretty thin. That’s because there is no plug for the wall included.
Apple Watch SE Review - High-Quality, Fitness-Focused Wearable For a Hard to Ignore Price
There will always be excitement towards the top end products, but the lower-cost Apple Watch SE feels far from a compromise.
Hands-on with Watch SE, TV App Expansion – TMO Daily Observations 2020-10-05
John Martellaro and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Charlotte’s new Watch SE, and the TV app coming to gaming consoles.
Apple One and Fitness+, Apple Watch vs. Apple Watch, with Charlotte Henry - ACM 535
Bryan Chaffin and Charlotte Henry dig into everything they love about Apple One, Apple’s new bundled services plan. They also have Apple Watch fighting Apple Watch for Charlotte’s affections, and they even have a winner!
Belkin Offers Apple Watch Chargers, Cables and More
Belkin has plenty of accessories for the new Apple products, like chargers, screen protectors, cables, and adapters.
Need an Apple Watch Screen Protector? InvisibleShield Supports New Apple Products
ZAGG brand InvisibleShield has announced screen protectors for the Apple Watch Series 6, Apple Watch SE, and iPad Air 4th-gen.
Time Flies Event Aftermath – TMO Daily Observations 2020-09-15
Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the Time Flies event announcements of new hardware and services.
Apple Launches the Affordable Apple Watch SE
Apple on Tuesday launched an affordable Apple Watch SE model, with Series 5 internals and a body 30% bigger than the Series 3.