Apple is in advanced talks to buy Intel’s smartphone-modem chip business, both patents and staff, valued at around $1 billion.
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Apple Releases macOS Mojave 10.14.6 with Apple News+ Features, Combo Download Available
While the release includes several bug-fixes, it also adds a couple of new features for Apple News+.
iPhone Could Get 120Hz OLED Display in 2020
Apple is reportedly in talks with suppliers about using OLED 120Hz ProMotion displays in the iPhone and mciroLEDs in the Apple Watch.
iOS 13 and iPad OS, Things We Like and Things We Like Less, with Andrew Orr - ACM 519
Bryan Chaffin is joined by Andrew Orr to discuss Apple’s new iOS 13 and iPadOS, both of which are in developer and public beta. They talk about some of the features they really like—and some features they don’t like at all.
Apple's Engineering Focus, iPod Frustration – TMO Daily Observations 2019-07-17
John Martellaro and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s engineering focus and the use case for the “new” iPod touch.
Apple Brings Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey in for Employee Talk
Apple brought Twitter cofounder and current CEO Jack Dorsey in for a talk with some Apple employees. We don’t yet know specifically what he talked about, but I thought it was an interesting development. We do know that he was speaking to folks in Phil Schiller’s marketing team, according to Bloomberg.
While the address itself didn’t point to a new partnership between Dorsey’s companies and Apple, it was indicative of their bond and existing collaboration. Apple promoted Twitter as an iOS app coming to the Mac this fall, and the social media service is deeply integrated into both the iPhone and iPad. Apple was also among the first retailers to sell Square’s now-common credit-card reader.
Apple Set to Fund Original Podcasts
Apple has planned to fund original podcasts, with executives discussing buying exclusive rights from media companies.
Democrats Draft Bill to Get Big Tech Out of Finance
The Democratic majority on the House Financial Services Committee unveiled a Bill aimed at getting big tech firms out of finance.
Apple without Jony Ive, Services, and Current Macs, with John Kheit - ACM 518
Bryan Chaffin and John Kheit discuss Apple without Sir Jony Ive, why he might have left, and and how it might have gone down. They also discuss the growing role of Apple Services, and the current state of the Mac lineup.
Apple Launches Workshops to Help Young Londoners Stay Clear of Gangs
Apple has launched a series of Tody at Apple sessions in London aimed at helping young people avoid being caught up in gangs.
Apple Joins Other Major Tech Firms to Celebrate London Pride
Apple’s London flagship store got a rainbow makeover as the city celebrated Pride, with a number of major tech firms joining the parade.
Tim Cook Hits Back at Wall Street Journal over Sir Jony Ive Claims
Apple CEO Tim Cook hit back very strongly at suggestions Sir Jony Ive was leaving Apple due to a falling out with the leadership team.
List of Senior Apple Executives Who Have Left Recently
Business Insider, with the pending departure of Apple’s Jony Ive, takes the opportunity to summarize the other senior executives who have left Apple recently. Who they are, what they did, and why they left. Photos provided of almost all.
Apple's (Design) Executive Shuffle – TMO Daily Observations 2019-06-28
Dave Hamilton and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to talk about the departure of Sir Jony Ive and the new Senior VP of Operations.
Japan Display Getting $100 Million Bailout From Apple
Apple is reportedly set to provide $100 million to Japan Display as part of attempts to salvage the struggling smartphone display supplier.
Apple Releases List of iCloud Contributors
Apple has released a list of the third-party software that it has used to make and run iCloud.
The software itself ranges from fonts used in the service to functions such as Javascript libraries, including Google’s Closure Library and the jQuery Foundation’s separate one. While Apple does not disclose which precise elements it uses from these libraries, Google’s one is intended for functions ranging from animation and user interface controls to server communication and text editing.
Foxconn Founder Asks Apple to Move from China
Foxconn founder Terry Gou urged Apple to move some of its production chain from China to Taiwan as trade tensions increase.
Google Cancel iPad-Challenger Tablets
Google has canceled forthcoming tablet products an executive confirmed, with the company no longer trying to challenge the iPad.
Disney+ Has Put Apple TV+ in a Bind
Disney+ won’t launch until November 12, but it’s already putting strategic pressure on Apple TV+. Apple has found itself in a bind.
Apple Could Shift 30% of Output From China
Apple is considering moving between 15% and 30% of its output away from China as a result of trade tensions and a number of other issues.
As Per Deal, Apple Requires Comcast, Charter to Sell Devices
Per various deals to offer the iPhone with certain cellular plans, Apple is making Comcast and Charter sell other Apple devices too.
Mac Pro: All Apologies, Signed Apple Pundits
Apple’s new Mac Pro is a great machine, but John Kheit argues that it leaves a hole for enthusiasts, and that those enthusiasts are walking away from Apple.
Apple TV Strategy by the Numbers
At one time, it was theorized that Apple would make its own TV set, integrated with Apple TV functionality. Instead, Apple has gone one better by seeking to integrate the Apple TV (4K) into TVs made by others. LoupVentures has the strategy and the numbers.
We believe, eventually, many major TVs will embed Apple TV software. This adoption curve may be similar to CarPlay …
Apple’s approach to the living room has been… led by Apple TV which we estimate is now used in 26m US homes monthly (21% of US households). We believe there are 53 million active Apple TVs worldwide.
While this may appear to be the beginning of the end of the Apple TV box, we believe the device will retain unique value. We believe the standalone box will continue …
This is, of course, all about ramping up for Apple TV+ subscriptions.
Apple's New Mac Pro: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, with John Kheit - ACM 515
Bryan Chaffin and John Kheit dig into Apple’s new Mac Pro, covering the good, the bad, and the ugly. They talk specs, costs, some of the things that came out since the keynote, and weigh the very important question of whether they want one. Spoiler, yes, but John’s actually likely to pull the trigger. Bryan also makes sure to give John plenty of room to take his victory laps for the many things he got right leading up to this long-awaited announcement.
