Apple announced the availablity of Emergency SOS via satellite feature for iPhone 14 users in the U.K., Ireland, Germany and France.
iPhone 14
Stronger iCloud Security, China Surprises, and Release Candidates
Stronger data protection from Apple, surprising news out of China, and a slew of OS release candidates. Plus, updated expectations.
iPhone Misses Christmas and Musk Misses the Point - TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-06
Foxconn says it’s getting iPhone production back on track. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk righting the ship post holidays. Plus Apple’s pause in Twitter ads was not about Elon Musk nor free speech. It was apparently about propriety and decency. We’ll talk it over.
Good News On the Apple Front, Mixed Reality and Real Life Saving Features
Positive notes on Apple, news on Apple’s mixed reality plans, and where on earth was iPhone’s first satellite save?
Foxconn Expects Full Production Capacity To Resume By Late December to Early January
After falling behind dramatically in its iPhone 14 Pro production, Foxconn believes it will resume full operations in the near future.
Travelin' Tim Goes to Arizona, iPhone Production Woes and More
Fresh from the Observation Deck, there’s ugliness around iPhone production, Travelin’ Tim’s off to Arizona, and no rest for developers.
Apple's Emergency SOS Via Satellite Feature for iPhone 14 Saves A Stranded Man in Alaska
The iPhone 14 emergency SOS recently saved a man who was stranded in the state of Alaska and activated the feature.
Apple's iPhone Production Could Be Reduced by 6 Million Due to Worsening Situation at Foxconn iPhone Plant in China
Apple stands to lose around 6 million units of iPhone production due to the ongoing situation at Foxconn plant in China due to COVID-19.
Protests in China and Chipmaking in Arizona - TMO Daily Observations 2022-11-28
“iPhone City” isn’t the only city in China seeing protests. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins us to talk societal issues, Foxconn issues, and issues for Apple investors. Then, a Mailbag Monday question from Johnny: If chipmaking needs water, why are chipmakers going to Arizona?
Preparing for the Holidays and a Few 'Spirited' Offerings
Some iPhone news, a look at holiday shopping and Apple, and some “Spirited” offerings from Apple TV+. That’s from today’s Observation Deck.
A Slow Roll for iPhones and Major League Soccer Plans
iPhone 14 Pro production and procurement, a major Major League Soccer announcement, and another Apple store moves towards union.
Apple Once Again Allowed to Sell 5G Products, Including iPhone 14, in Colombia
A preliminary injunction barring Apple from selling 5G products, including iPhone 14, in Colombia has recently been lifted.
Emergency SOS Demo and New Old Content for Apple TV+ - TMO Daily Observations 2022-11-17
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.
How to Practice Using Emergency SOS via Satellite in Demo Mode
Apple’s new Emergency SOS via Satellite feature is live, so let’s look at how to practice using it in demo mode.
Alas, iPhone 14 Pro Models Ordered From Apple Today Probably Won’t Arrive By Christmas
If you order an iPhone 14 Pro from Apple now, it is unlikely to arrive in time to put it under your Christmas tree.
Apple Officially Launches Emergency SOS Via Satellite for All iPhone 14 Users
Apple has launched its Emergency SOS via satellite feature, now available to the U.S. and Canada, with more countries following in December.
New Video by Apple Details Capabilities of iPhone 14 Pro's Action Mode
A new video commissioned by Apple highlights the iPhone 14 Pro’s Action mode, showing the camera’s capabilities through a series of tests.
Report: US Customers Prefer iPhone Models With Higher Storage Capacity
A new report said that U.S. customers opted for iPhone models with higher storage capacity when upgrading from base iPhone models.
Japanese Consumers Prefer to Buy Secondhand iPhones Due to Weakening Currency
Reports indicate that Japanese consumers prefer to buy secondhand iPhones due to high prices of new models and the weakening yen.
Apple Issues Update on Problems With Supply of iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max
Apple issued an official announcement about the problems with the supply of iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max due to COVID-19 restrictions in China.
Apple Warns on iPhone 14 Pro Production - TMO Daily Observations 2022-11-07
A press release on a Sunday night? TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk about the bad iPhone news Apple offered and who the news was for. Plus – Major League Soccer may be Apple’s advertising test kitchen for that other football people like so much.
Apple Supplier Pegatron Starts Assembling iPhone 14 in India
Apple’s has Pegatron beginning to assemble iPhone 14 models in India in a move to gradually shift iPhone production away from China.
A Louder iPhone City and Considering the Plastic iPad - TMO Daily Observations 2022-11-01
Concerns around iPhone production and COVID lockdowns have grown louder since the weekend. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk through some of those. Plus – was Apple right to shelve a plastic iPad?
Unrest in iPhone City and the Macs We're Not Getting When - TMO Daily Observations 2022-10-31
COVID is playing havoc with iPhone production and workers are getting tired of it, TMO Mangling Editor Jeff Guts joins Ken on this Halloween edition to talk about production bumps and reading iPhone availability in the months ahead. Plus – the guy who said new Macs next month now says next year instead.