Though the company turned in a record September quarter, the average of Apple’s guidance for revenues between $89 billion and $93 billion was below Wall Street expectations of $92.94 billion.
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Apple Breaks Records Again with $62.9B Revenue for Q4 2018
Apple reported $62.9 billion in revenue for its fourth fiscal quarter of 2018 with 46.89 million iPhones sold.
Apple Q4 2018 Earnings Report Scheduled for this Afternoon
Apple is set to host its 2018 fourth fiscal quarter earnings report after the market closes today, November 1st.
Halloween Special, New iPads and Macs, Mr. Ricky Cleans House - ACM 486
In this episode, Mr. Ricky pays a visit. And after Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet discuss Apple’s new iPads and Macs, Mr. Ricky decides it’s time to clean up the mess and set our interns free! All that and more in this Halloween 2018 Special Episode!
Apple Updates Shortcuts App: New Actions for Weather, Alarms, Measurements, Photos, More
This update adds several actions covering weather, alarms, measurements, photos, as well as better HomePod functionality.
iOS 12.1 Available Now, Giving Users Dual SIM Capability and More
iOS 12.1 is here, bringing dual sim capability, more emojis and 32 member Facetime calls to your iPhone.
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Apple Updates Mac mini with More Cores, More RAM, More Storage [Updated]
After only 1,475 days, Apple announced a new Mac mini on Tuesday at the company’s “There’s More in the Making” media event. [Updated with tech specs and other details.]
Super Fast Fiber Optic Data, Apple Product Repair Success Tips - TMO Daily Observations 2018-10-25
John Martellaro and Dave Hamilton join Jeff Gamet to share their thoughts on what to expect from news of potential improvements in fiber optic data speeds, plus they share tips on making the repair process for Apple products smoother and less stressful.
Throttlegate Lessons, Free Apple Video Rumors, Security PSA - ACM 485
In the wake of Apple’s $12 million fine from Italian regulators, Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet ask if the company learned any lessons from Throttlegate. They also update their plans for the show, discuss increasing rumors that Apple’s video content will be free, and offer a security public service announcement.
Apple Customers are Linked to Saudi Arabian Business Interests
Mr. Silver says that because Apple wouldn’t have much to lose, the company should stop all plans with the country and pull out as others have done.
Apple's New Mac Model Numbers, Possible iPad mini Refresh - TMO Daily Observations 2018-10-24
Kelly Guimont and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to talk about which new Macs Apple may have in store for its October 30th media event, plus they share their thoughts on the possibility of a refresh for the iPad mini.
New Mac Models Show Up in Eurasian Database Ahead of Apple's October 30 Media Event
New additions to the Eurasian Economic Competition database hint that Apple has new Macs coming at its October 30th media event.
Apple's iCloud Service Suffering Outage
Almost half of Apple’s iCloud services are in the grip of an unspecified issue.
Steve Carell Joins Jennifer Anniston and Reese Witherspoon Apple TV Show
The Office veteran will play, “a morning show anchor who is struggling to maintain relevance in a changing media landscape.”
Apple's Mystery Manufacturing Space, Intel's 7 nm Problem - TMO Daily Observations 2018-10-23
Bryan Chaffin and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to discuss Apple’s mystery manufacturing space in Silicon Valley, plus they look at Intel’s 7 nm chip manufacturing conundrum.
All 370 Apple Logos from the 'There's More in the Making' Media Event
Alix Rezak of ApplePersian did the hard work of ferreting out 370 Apple logos and then assembling them into one image.
Apple's October 30 Media Event, iPhone X Versus iPhone X - TMO Daily Observations 2018-10-18
Adam Christianson from the Maccast and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to share their thoughts on Apple’s just announced October 30th media event in New York City, plus they debate which is a better upgrade: iPhone XR or a used iPhone X.
Apple Announces October Media Event, iPads and Macs up to Bat
The company is widely expected to announce new iPad models at the event, and some hope there will be new Macs, too.
Dogbot Twerking, Facebook's Portal into Your Home, Listener Mail - ACM 484
In this episode, Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet make an announcement about ACM. They also talk about the cool horror of BostonDynamics’s twerking dogbot. Oh, and Facebook Portal…please. No. Just, please no. The also take a look at some listener email.
Apple Celebrates Mickey Mouse's 90 Anniversary with Limited Edition Beats Solo 3 Wireless Headphones
It’s the 90th anniversary of Mickey Mouse, so Apple and Disney teamed up for a limited edition version of the Beats Solo 3 Wireless headphones showing off the iconic mouse. The headphones include a gray felt case with Beats and Mickey emblems, a special 90th anniversary Mickey pin, a decal, and of course Mickey is printed on the headphones, too. You can pick up the 90th anniversary Mickey Mouse Beats headphones for US$329.95.
Apple Updates Privacy Website with macOS Mojave and iOS 12 Details
Apple updated its privacy website on Wednesday. The site now details security improvements in macOS Mojave and iOS 12, end-to-end encryption for Screen Time and Group FaceTime, improvements to no-tracking for websites, and more. It also includes links for managing your privacy with Apple devices and services, and Apple’s transparency in privacy report. It’s great to see the effort Apple is putting into protecting user privacy, especially since so many other companies are playing fast and loose with our data.
Apple Releases iOS 12.1 Developer Beta 4
No new features are in evidence, meaning this release squashes bugs, optimizes, and generally refines iOS 12.1.
Apple Music Trailer for Carpool Karaoke with Jamie Foxx and Corinne Foxx
Apple has a new trailer out for Carpool Karaoke promoting an upcoming episode with Jamie Foxx and his daughter Corinne Foxx. The trailer feature’s Foreigner’s ripoff of Deep Purple’s “My Woman from Tokyo” “Hot Blooded.” The theme of this episode is father-daughter clashes over what gets played on the car’s radio, which will surely resonate with lots of folks. Jamie Foxx is a great singer, too. Here’s the trailer.
TSMC Apple's Exclusive A13 iPhone Chip Maker in 2019
It looks like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, or TSMC, scored big with Apple again because they’re going to be the exclusive A13 chip provider in 2019.
