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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Stories Financial Analysts Tell - TMO Daily Observations 2023-03-07
Goldman Sachs has traded an Apple bear for an Apple bull, and suddenly it’s a “Buy” with a $199 target. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk over tales told by financial analysts. Plus – “Ghosted” is ghosting the cineplex and there may be a new yellow iPhone peeking over the horizon.
Confusing Positives and Tempting Apple TV+ Content
As we close out the week, we see opaque takes on iPhone demand, Apple grows a workforce in India, and dinosaurs are back in action.
Healthy iPhones and a Sluggish App Store
A healthy new year for iPhone, a sluggish start for the App Store, and price changes on old gear and new batteries.
Apple Thinks Mastodon Has Legs - TMO Daily Observations 2023-02-20
TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to discuss stories that may speak to sentiment around Apple, and social media’s plans to nickel and dime users for security. Plus — A vote of confidence for Mastodon from Apple.
Services, Threats, and Stumping for iPhone 14
Considering Apple Services, in defense of the entry-level iPhone 14, and iFixit breaks the latest HomePod.
iPhone 14 Repairability: Apple Exec Shares His Thoughts
Apple exec Richard Dinh recently gave details about the repairability of the non-Pro iPhone 14 series, and an analyst looks at iPhone sales.
Lower iPhone Prices? You know what THAT means... - TMO Daily Observations 2023-02-07
Lots of Monday headlines said that Apple had cut the price of iPhone 14 Pro in China. But did it? And if not, who did and why’d they do it? TMO managing editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk that over. Plus a tale of lost luggage three-months in the making, undone by an AirTag.
It Used to Be a Rumor
It’s new Mac Tuesday, notes from financial folk, and Apple honors MLK. That’s today’s view from the Observation Deck.
Whispers of New MacBook Pros and iPhone Sales - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-17
With a new MacBook Pro announcement rumored for today, TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken question what might make a laptop exciting again. Plus – continuing to size-up iPhone sales for the current quarter.