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How to Recover Contacts from iCloud for iPhone
Losing a contact can be detrimental to one’s day: here’s how to recover contacts from iCloud for your iPhone. Users will have some options.
The iPhone Succeeds Where Others Falter and Chinese Censorship in Hong Kong
The iPhone surges despite a smartphone slump, while China flexes its censorship powers in Hong Kong. Plus, our podcast gets a special guest.
How to Delete Multiple Contacts on iPhone
Your list of contacts may contain more people than you would like. Worry not, as there’s a way to delete multiple contacts on your iPhone.
Reality Isn't Real, Man, But It Could Be Soon
Mixed reality predictions for Apple, iPhone takes a totally expected hit, and more Apple history up for auction.
Download the macOS Ventura 4K Wallpapers
Along with several new features, macOS Ventura also includes new wallpapers, available in stunning 4K resolution: here’s how to download them.
The Good and the Bad News, and a Glimpse at What Might Have Been
Today from the Observation Deck, good news for “iPhone City,” bad news from Nikkei Asia, and a look at what might have been…
The Good, the Bad, and That Sounds Ugly - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-04
Good news from “iPhone City,” news goes bad for Apple from Nikkei, and The Information has information about an ugly sounding mixed-reality headset from Apple. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken kick it all around.
iPhone 15 Pro Could Feature Titanium Frame, Haptic Buttons, 8GB RAM
A new research note from analyst Jeff Pu suggests the iPhone 15 Pro series will feature a titanium frame, 8GB of RAM and more.
Hear More Clearly Using Live Listen With AirPods or Beats Headphones
When you need to hear a bit more clearly, Live Listen helps you use your iPhone as a microphone to your AirPods or Beats headphones.
China's COVID Crisis Is the Gift That Keeps On Giving
China’s COVID crisis may keep hitting Apple, iPad grows Apple in India, and the Apple/AliveCor fight continues.
Jeff Butts' Most Important and Interesting Stories of 2022 - TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-26
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.
How to Use Memoji with Your iPhone
This guide will show you how to use Memoji on your iPhone, allowing you to create custom photos and videos to send to friends and family.
Self Service Repair and a Year of Apple TV+ - TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-22
What do relatively recent Macs and a proposed battery rule have in common? TMO writer Nick deCourville says Apple’s Self Service Repair may be the answer. Plus, Nick and Ken look at some of their favorite Apple TV+ titles of 2022.
Farmers Might Hurt iPhone Production In India and Other Predictions
A minus and a plus on iPhone, a prediction and a hurdle for iPhone manufacturing, and a fine that might actually be fine for Apple.
How-To Christmas and Predicting 2023 - TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-20
If you’re giving electronics this holiday season, there are some steps you might want to take ahead of time. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts fills us in. Plus – Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives has a few predictions for the new year. Ken and Jeff kick them around.
Negative Zero COVID - TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-19
The closed loop at Foxconn’s iPhone City plant in Zhengzhou is open. Most of the plant’s COVID restrictions have been lifted as China pulls a big “never mind” on its zero-COVID policies. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk that over. Plus – Will Smith, AirDrop, and Continuity are in for Mailbag Monday.
Big App Store Changes On the Horizon for EU
Another downer note on iPhone sales, little worry over the EU and the App Store, and the next round of OS betas is already rolling.
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.
How to Customize Live Activities Update Frequency
As of iOS 16.2, it’s now possible to customize the update frequency of Live Activities for individual apps. Here’s how to do it.
Review: Shargeek's 35-Watt Retro Charger Brings Power and Fun Design
Today we’re reviewing the Shargeek 35-Watt Retro GaN Charger, which offers fast and efficient charging with a super-cool design.
Travelin' Tim Goes to Japan While Apple TV+ Goes to More Awards Shows
Make way for gloom, Travelin’ Tim’s travelin’ again, and awards season kicks it in gear. That’s in today’s view from the Observation Deck.
Tim Cook Publicly Acknowledges Sony's Contribution to iPhone Camera Sensors
Tim Cook publicly acknowledged Sony for continuously developing world-class image sensors for the iPhone camera.
Where iPhones Are Sold and Some Christmas Carols - TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-13
CIRP says where iPhones are sold in the states may be a weak point for Apple. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken discuss that. Plus – talking over SNL’s very bloody parody of “A Christmas Carol” and Apple Pay.