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iOS 16 Adoption Rate Hits Close to 69% for iPhones
A report from Mixpanel suggests that the adoption rate for iOS 16 is close to 69% for iPhones, possibly in thanks to the new features.
Twitter Blue Subscription on iPhone to Cost $11 Month Upon Relaunch
When Twitter relaunches its Blue subscription, the service will cost more on iPhone than the web. This will help Twitter recoup commissions.
Pricing Tools for Developers and Things We Didn't See Coming - TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-07
Longtime Apple podcaster Adam Christianson joins Ken to kick around the pricing tools Apple’s opening for developers. Plus – with close to 40-years combined of Apple news under their belts, Adam and Ken talk about what they did not see coming, and what they look forward to seeing.
Apple Announces 700 New Price Points for App Store
The App Store is gaining an almost tenfold increase in the number of price points developers can use. It’s also offering new pricing tools.
Apple Extends Its Self Service Repair Program to Eight Countries in Europe
Apple has officially announced that its Self Service Repair Program is now launching in eight European countries, including the U.K.
Moovit's New Live Location Feature Makes Urban Mobility Easier Than Ever
Urban mobility app Moovit has officially announced the new Live Locations feature, creating even more efficiency for those that commute.
But Just Wait 14 Months - TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-02
Want a positive spin on the current quarter? Ken tries to convince TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts how great things will look for Apple in Q1FY24 – provided nothing goes wrong. Also – Android is getting one communications app to rule them all (and ditch the green text bubbles). Jeff fills us in on Sunbird.
Lost, Not Deferred, iPhone 14 Sales, Settled Lawsuits and Then Good News
A troubling prediction for iPhone 14 Pros, good news for Apple on the smartwatch front, and a surprising PR move for Apple TV+. These are the sorts of things we see from the Observation Deck today.
Bezalel Announces New Prelude X MagSafe Series Featuring Wireless Charging with Style and Function
Bezalel has announced its new Prelude X MagSafe series, offering efficient wireless charging for the iPhone 12 and newer.
Foxconn Freezes Hiring-Blitz for the Weekend Due to Limited Quarantine Space
Foxconn is experiencing a 3-day hiring freeze due to a lack of quarantine space. This news arrives as Apple continues with supply issues.
Kuo Reports iPhone 15 Pro Series to Offer Higher Data Transfer Speeds Thanks to USB-C
According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone 15 will offer faster data transfer speeds in thanks to the switch to USB-C.
DoorDash Introduces New Safety Features for Dashers, Customers and Merchants
Today DoorDash has announced that it will begin unrolling new safety features for Dashers, customers and merchants.
Synchron Clinical Trial Explores Controlling iPhone With Your Brain
An FDA-approved clinical trial is allowing people to control their iPhone or iPad devices using just brain waves.
Foxconn to Quadruple iPhone Factory Workforce In India In Coming Years
In an effort to further diversify itself, iPhone maker Foxconn reportedly plans to quadruple its workforce in India by 2024.
Apple Announces Emergency SOS Via Satellite to Launch Later this Month for iPhone 14 Series
Today Apple has announced that the new Emergency SOS via satellite feature will see release sometime during the month of November.
Foxconn Still Under COVID-19 Lockdown, Expects Revenue Shortfall
Foxconn, Apple’s largest iPhone assembler, reports it will see a revenue decrease because of recent COVID-19 lockdowns.
Apple Beaten to the Punch as YouTube Channel Creates First Folding iPhone
A team known as the Aesthetics of Technology posted a YouTube video detailing their journey into creating the first folding Apple iPhone.
Minus One Bloodbath Plus One Chaotic Mess - TMO Daily Observations 2022-11-08
TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk about how wrong Ken was about Apple shares after the weekend iPhone warning. Then, Jeff has many, many thoughts on the chaotic mess than has been Elon Musk’s handling of Twitter.
How to Restart Your iPhone or iPad Using Siri
New to iOS 16 and iPadOS 16.1, you can now use Siri to restart your iPhone or iPad. Jeff Butts walks you through how it works.
Apple to Continue to Use Qualcomm's 5G Modem for 2023 iPhone Models
Reports from “Bloomberg’s” Mark Gurman indicate that Apple will continue to use Qualcomm’s 5G modems for 2023 iPhone models.
Trying to Retain Workers, Foxconn More Than Triples iPhone Worker Bonuses
Responding to growing discontent and workers quitting, Foxconn is dramatically increasing iPhone worker bonuses in Zhengzhou.
I'm Sorry, I Can't Hear You Over All the Noise From That Foxconn iPhone Plant
The noise from Foxconn’s largest iPhone plant gets louder, Apple’s “supercycle” for hardware, and Apple TV+ has a new podcast.
Employees at Foxconn's iPhone Factory Vent About Strict COVID-19 Restrictions
Workers at Foxconn’s largest iPhone factory are afraid and angry over strict COVID-19 restrictions imposed since last week.