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Announcements Inside the Yellow iPhone Announcement – TMO Daily Observations 2023-03-08

Announcements Inside the Yellow iPhone Announcement - TMO Daily Observations 2023-03-08

Ken_Ray · 3:02 AM EST, Mar 8th, 2023 · Add Comment

As had been rumored, Apple’s announced big yellow additions to the iPhone 14 line. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk over the Emergency SOS and Apple Pay announcements inside that announcement. Plus – Stay at the pub where Ted Lasso hangs out!

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How to Fix iPhone Stuck on Emergency SOS
How-To

How to Fix iPhone Stuck on Emergency SOS

Arnold Zafra · 8:00 AM EST, Feb 6th, 2023 · Add Comment

When you or somebody else accidentally trigger Emergency SOS on your iPhone, sometimes it might get stuck there. Here’s how to fix it.

What is iPhone Crash Detection and How to Turn it Off (When Necessary)
How-To

What is iPhone Crash Detection and How to Turn it Off (When Necessary)

Arnold Zafra · 2:23 PM EST, Jan 12th, 2023 · Add Comment

Find out when and why you should turn off the iPhone Crash Detection feature, as well as how to turn it off when necessary.

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Jeff Butts’ Most Important and Interesting Stories of 2022 – TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-26

Jeff Butts' Most Important and Interesting Stories of 2022 - TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-26

Ken_Ray · 3:03 AM EST, Dec 26th, 2022 · 1 Comment

TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts kicks off our week reviewing 2022. His most important story is a life saver, while an iPhone feature has a lock on most interesting.

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Cool Stuff Found
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iPhone 14 Safety Features Lead to Helicopter Rescue
News

iPhone 14 Safety Features Lead to Helicopter Rescue

Arnold Zafra · 2:20 PM EST, Dec 15th, 2022 · Add Comment

Two new iPhone 14 safety features helped rescuers locate and save two people who got involved in a serious car accident.

Emergency SOS Via Satellite Expands to UK, Germany, Ireland and France
News

Emergency SOS Via Satellite Expands to UK, Germany, Ireland and France

Arnold Zafra · 10:54 AM EST, Dec 13th, 2022 · Add Comment

Apple announced the availablity of Emergency SOS via satellite feature for iPhone 14 users in the U.K., Ireland, Germany and France.

Apple’s Emergency SOS Via Satellite Feature for iPhone 14 Saves A Stranded Man in Alaska
News

Apple's Emergency SOS Via Satellite Feature for iPhone 14 Saves A Stranded Man in Alaska

Arnold Zafra · 12:12 PM EST, Dec 2nd, 2022 · Add Comment

The iPhone 14 emergency SOS recently saved a man who was stranded in the state of Alaska and activated the feature.

Podcast
Emergency SOS Demo and New Old Content for Apple TV+ – TMO Daily Observations 2022-11-17

Emergency SOS Demo and New Old Content for Apple TV+ - TMO Daily Observations 2022-11-17

Ken_Ray · 3:00 AM EST, Nov 17th, 2022 · Add Comment

When is old content new again? When Apple TV+ uses it to generate buzz. TMO writer Nick deCourville joins us to talk the Cupertino-streamer’s stealth programming plan. First though, TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts walks us through the Emergency SOS via satellite demo on iPhone 14.

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How to Practice Using Emergency SOS via Satellite in Demo Mode
Deep Dive

How to Practice Using Emergency SOS via Satellite in Demo Mode

Jeff Butts · 4:14 PM EST, Nov 16th, 2022 · Add Comment

Apple’s new Emergency SOS via Satellite feature is live, so let’s look at how to practice using it in demo mode.

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A Privacy Lawsuit for Apple and the First Mailbag Monday – TMO Daily Observations 2022-11-14

A Privacy Lawsuit for Apple and the First Mailbag Monday - TMO Daily Observations 2022-11-14

Ken_Ray · 3:00 AM EST, Nov 14th, 2022 · Add Comment

Security researchers say Apple was/is tracking a lot of App Store activity in iOS 14.6. In the time of iOS 16.1.1, this has led to a lawsuit. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk that over. Plus – Twitter and Emergency SOS via Satellite and Steve Jobs’ sandals make it into Mailbag Monday!

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