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.
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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.
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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.
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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.