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WWDC Keynote Quick Take – TMO Daily Observations 2020-06-22
Bryan Chaffin, Charlotte Henry, and John Martellaro join host Kelly Guimont for a quick analysis of the WWDC Keynote just after it finished.
macOS on ARM and WWDC, HomePod Hopes with Jeff Gamet - ACM 532
Bryan Chaffin is joined by Jeff Gamet to discuss macOS and Mac hardware on ARM processors, along with their ideas about how much we might see at WWDC. They also discuss their hopes for HomePod and how it might improve.
WWDC Wishlists – TMO Daily Observations 2020-06-16
Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss what they’re looking forward to seeing in the WWDC keynote next week.
WWDC Speculation: ARM Mac Rollout – TMO Daily Observations 2020-06-15
John Martellaro and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss what the ARM Mac rollout could look like next week at WWDC 2020.
Former AAPL Exec Joanna Hoffman Speaks about Anger On Facebook
Is the rise of anger on Facebook something the social media giant encourages? Former AAPL exec Joanna Hoffman is afraid it might be.
Apple Helps Fight Childhood Sexual Abuse
Apple and 17 other leaders in the tech industry are working to fight the growing problem of childhood sexual abuse and exploitation.
WWDC Details, Apple's Charitable Efforts – TMO Daily Observations 2020-06-11
Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss WWDC details, as well as Apple’s charitable efforts for racial equity and COVID-19 aid.
Apple's Alleged ARM Announcement – TMO Daily Observations 2020-06-09
Bryan Chaffin and John Martellaro join host Kelly Guimont to discuss reports of Apple announcing new processors at WWDC later this month.
Apple Industry Analyst Rene Ritchie - TMO BGM Interview
Rene Ritchie has been covering personal technology for over a decade. He currently hosts his own YouTube channel where he provides news analysis and insight on Apple and related technologies and culture. He also co-hosts MacBreak Weekly on the TWiT network and writes a column every Monday for iMore. He is the former Editor-in-Chief of iMore.
Rene and I discussed an incredible range of Apple topics: the MBP’s awful 720p FaceTime camera, the aging iMac design, the future of iMac Pro, the Butterfly keyboard, Rene’s enthusiasm for Apple and the trustworthiness of the company. I also got to know Rene better as we chatted about growing up with Macs, his love of Apple Watch bands, Pokémon and years of studying martial arts. Rene finished with several tips for video podcasters.
Security Friday: Wiping Devices, Password Project – TMO Daily Observations 2020-06-05
Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news, how to wipe your devices, and Apple’s open source password project.
Apple Publishes Tim Cook 'Speaking up on Racism' Statement Following George Floyd Killing
Apple has published a statement from Tim Cook responding to the death of George Floyd – an edited version of an internal memo.
Apple to Face Lawsuit Over Tim Cook iPhone Demand Comments
Apple has to face part of a lawsuit over claims it concealed falling demands for iPhones, particularly in China.
Rounded Rectangles, AR Companions – TMO Daily Observations 2020-06-03
Andrew Orr and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Steve Jobs’ rectangle preference, and what an AI companion could look like.
Apple's Charitable Efforts, Music App Updates – TMO Daily Observations 2020-06-02
Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s support for to the Equal Justice Initiative and other orgs in the wake of George Floyd’s death, and changes to the Music app for #BlackoutTuesday.
Apple Siri Grading Whistleblower, Podcast Exclusivity, with Andrew Orr - ACM 530
Bryan Chaffin and Andrew Orr talk about surveillance capitalism and the former Apple employee and Siri grading whistleblower who recently went public. They also discuss the growing battle for podcast exclusivity between the tech giants and Spotify.
Unreliable Entities, Sustainability Reports – TMO Daily Observations 2020-05-18
Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry join Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s inclusion on China’s “naughty” list and corporate responsibility.
Apple Product Releases, Digital WWDC, and What-We-Wish-Apple-Made, with Charlotte Henry - ACM 529
Bryan Chaffin and Charlotte Henry discuss what seems like a blistering pace of new Apple products, even in the midst of a pandemic. Charlotte explains why she is so excited about the digital version of Apple’s World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC) coming in June, and they both look at the product they wish Apple would make.
Apple's AirPod Success Story – TMO Daily Observations 2020-05-12
Charlotte Henry and John Martellaro join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the success of Apple’s AirPods line, and how they compete vs other headphones.
Apple Is More Responsive to Customers, But Still Goes a Little Marie Antoinette, with John Kheit - ACM 528
Bryan Chaffin is joined by John Kheit to look at a couple of contradictory things about Apple. The first is that there is no doubt that Apple under Tim Cook is more responsive to customers than it was under Steve Jobs. And yet, Apple still has some “let them eat cake” Marie Antoinette aspects about it, too.
Apple Awards $10 Million to Firm Producing COVID-19 Sample Collection Kits
Apple has awarded $10 million ro COPAN Diagnostics, which produces sample collections kits crucial to Covid-19 testing.
Why Apple Cares About ARM – TMO Daily Observations 2020-05-06
John Martellaro and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss ARM processors, what exactly they are why Apple wants to develop them.
WWDC 2020 Announced – TMO Daily Observations 2020-05-05
Bryan Chaffin and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss WWDC 2020, and making lemonade from the hand of lemons we’ve been dealt.
Apple Earnings Chat – TMO Daily Observations 2020-05-01
Andrew Orr, Bryan Chaffin, and John Martellaro join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s earnings, and what was said (or not) during the call. With a bonus trolling that Kelly totally fell for.