Updates on the false Crash Detection calls coming from the ski slopes and Twitter nixing third-party clients start us off this week. Then, TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken find mixed-reality, touchscreen MacBooks, and the US government waiting in Mailbag Monday.
Crash Detection
What is iPhone Crash Detection and How to Turn it Off (When Necessary)
Find out when and why you should turn off the iPhone Crash Detection feature, as well as how to turn it off when necessary.
When Supply Met Demand and Crashing a Mountain - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-10
iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max supply and demand have pretty much met. Is this good news, or no? TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk that over. Plus – the falling snow has given rise to false-positive Crash Detections. Jeff and Ken seek a solution.
Nick deCourville's Most Important and Interesting Stories of 2022 - TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-27
TMO writer Nick deCourville continues our week reviewing 2022. His most important story is a mix of Apple events and iOS 16, while crashing at the amusement park really piques his interest.
Cool Stuff Found
iPhone 14 Safety Features Lead to Helicopter Rescue
Two new iPhone 14 safety features helped rescuers locate and save two people who got involved in a serious car accident.
Concerns in China and More On the Terrible Craziness That Is Twitter These Days
Apple and China news, high crazy by tweet, and tweaking Apple’s Crash Detection. Those are the sorts of things we’re noticing from the Observation Deck today.
Apple's Crash Detection Feature Triggers Uptick in Accidental Emergency Calls from Skiiers
Apple’s Crash Detection feature on iPhone and Apple Watch have been triggering more accidental emergency calls.
Apple's Big Gambling Spree - TMO Daily Observations 2022-10-27
If you thought it was bad when Apple added two more ad slots to the App Store, hold Apple’s beer. A slew of ads for gambling apps almost make the ad slot additions forgettable. TMO writer Nick deCourville joins Ken to discuss that. Plus – Nick and Ken talk about how Apple is learning from accidental Emergency SOS notifications.
Lufthansa and AirTag and Safety and Fear - TMO Daily Observations 2022-10-12
Have you been following the Lufthansa/AirTag messaging confusion? Mac Geek Gab co-host Dave Hamilton has and he will fill us in. Plus, Dave and Ken play armchair psychologists: Is Apple selling fear or safety? And is there a difference?
Crash and Bumble Bantr - TMO Daily Observations 2022-10-11
While Apple’s Crash Detection may seem pretty amazing, it’s even more involved than most people know. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk over some new information from Apple execs about the safety feature. Plus – Apple TV+ blurs the line between fiction and reality with a little Bumble Bantr.